Pattern Tara Kjolen / Tara dress

Pattern Tara dress 

This pattern includes Tara dress long and short sleeves. 

Tara dress is worked top down on a circular needle. The ribbing at the neckline is worked with double thread, 1 thread ISAGER Alpaca 1 and 1 thread ITO Sensai. The ribbings at cuffs and hem are worked with 3 threads: ISAGER Alpaca 1, ISAGER Trio 1 and ITO Sensai. The rest of the dress is worked in ISAGER Alpaca 1 and ISAGER Trio 1.

Elevate your wardrobe with the Tara Dress, shown in three striking colorways. Discover the refined Burgundy version, knitted in ALPACA 1 No. 36, Trio 1 Bordeaux, and ITO SENSAI Coke—rich, warm hues to make a statement in any season. The Green Tara Dress pairs Alpaca 1 color THYME, Trio 1 THYME, and ITO SENSAI Pool Green for a fresh, natural look inspired by lush landscapes. For bold energy, the Red version features Alpaca 1 No. 21, Trio 1 Strawberry, and ITO SENSAI Red—vivid, playful, and unforgettable.

Whether for everyday comfort or special occasions, the Tara Dress brings together beautiful yarns and sophisticated design—crafted to flatter, designed to make you shine. 

Sizes and measurement:   

Tara dress is a flattering dress with slight decreases at the waist and knees.

All measurements were taken flat.

Sizes: SMALL - MEDIUM - LARGE - X LARGE - XX LARGE 

Chest circumference: approx 100 cm - 105 cm - 110 cm - 115 cm - 125 cm

Lenght (from shoulder): approx 88 cm - 90 cm - 92 cm - 95 cm - 98 cm

Short sleeves: approx 11 cm - 11 cm - 12 cm - 12 cm - 13 cm

Long sleeves: approx 40 cm - 40 cm - 41 cm - 42 cm - 43 cm 

Recommended needles: Circular needle 4 mm (80 cm / 100 cm, 40 cm or Magic Loop), needle 3,5 mm for ribbing neckline.

Gauge: 22 sts x 32 rows in stockinette stitch on needle 4 mm = 10 cm x 10 cm.

20 sts in structure pattern A1 on needle 4 mm = 10 cm - Alpaca 1, Trio, ITO Sensai / Silk Mohair

27 sts in structure pattern A2 / A3 on needle 4 mm = 10 cm – Alpaca 1 and Trio

Yarn: ISAGER Alpaca 1 (100% alpaca - 400 m / 50 g. Yarn Weight Lace) , ISAGER Trio (50% linen, 30% cotton, 20% hamp - 350 g / 50 g. YArn Weight Lace ) og ITO Sensai (60% mohair, 40% silke - 240 m / 20 g) or ISAGER Silk Mohair (210 m / 25 g. Yarn Weight Lace)

Amount Tara dress long sleeve;

Size S 200 g Alpaca 1, 250 g Trio, 20 g ITO Sensai

Size M 200 g Alpaca 1, 250 g Trio, 20 g ITO Sensai

Size L 250 g Alpaca 1, 300 g Trio, 20 g ITO Sensai

Size X L 250 g Alpaca 1, 300 g Trio, 40 g ITO Sensai

Size XX L 300 g Alpaca 1, 350 g Trio, 40 g ITO Sensai

Yarn amount Tara dress short sleeve;

Size Small 150 g Alpaca 1, 200 g Trio, 20 g ITO Sensai

Size Medium 200 g Alpaca 1, 200 g Trio, 20 g ITO Sensai

Size Large 200 g Alpaca 1, 200 g Trio, 40 g ITO Sensai

Size X large 200 g Alpaca 1, 250 g Trio, 40 g ITO Sensai

Size XX large 250 g Alpaca 1, 250 g Trio, 40 g ITO Sensai

Note that the measurements only apply if the correct gauge is maintained throughout.

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Design and pattern Arnhild Skatvedt