Knitting patterns inspired by your favorite time traveling heroine. Updated 2/28/23.
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Free Patterns
Claire Inspired Cowl
Outlander inspired neckwarmer based on the this capelet worn by Claire. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Web version is free. PDF available for purchase.
Brianna's Reunion Capelet
Inspired by Brianna's Capelet in season 4 episode 9, this wrap is knit in garter stitch and shaped with short rows. Capelet can be easily adjusted for different sizes by adding/removing pattern repeats. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Designed by Scottish Princess for the Facebook group Outlander Pattern Central.
- Get the free pattern
- Get information about Outlander Pattern Central
- Brianna's original costume was created by Knitsome Studio who offers finished capelets for sale.Get the pattern from the original designer Knitsome Studio
Claire's Blue Cardigan
Web version is free. Inspired by the blue cardigan worn by Claire in the final episode of Outlander season 5 "Never my love", this is textured knitted cardigan in Irish moss stitch knit flat. Sizes Bust 32 / 34 / 36 / 38 / 40 / 42 inches. Designed by Louise Bollanos. Worsted weight yarn. You can purchase a pdf version.
Claire's Cable Wrist Warmers
Cabled fingerless mitts inspired by the guantlets worn by Claire in season 2 of Outlander. Though not an exact reproduction, I think these fit better. Knit flat and seamed. Designed by Louise Bollanos. Worsted weight yarn. Web version is free. You can purchase a pdf version.
Brianna Cowl
Sideways garter stitch cowl inspired by the cowl worn by Brianna in Season 4 of Outlander, similar to the one worn by Claire in earlier seasons. Knit flat with 2 strands of bulky yarn held together with large needles. Designed by Louise Bollanos. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free. You can purchase a pdf version.
- Get the free pattern - web version
- Get the pdf version as part of a set on Etsy
- See the Ravelry page
Outlander Carolina Shawl
Striped garter stitch triangle shawl inspired by the shawl worn by Claire in Season 4 of Outlander - Drums of Autumn. Designed by Louise Bollanos. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free. You can purchase a pdf version.
Boar Hunt Capelet
Inspired by this neckwarmer worn by Claire this capelet is knit bulky weight yarn. Designed by Julia Salzer.
Breeze Capelet
Inspired by Brianna's Capelet in season 4 episode 9, this wrap is knit in garter stitch and shaped with short rows. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Designed by Pamela Grossman. I'm not sure if this is free for a limited time only.
- Get the free pattern
- Get the recommended Plymouth Yarn Gina Chunky yarn at Amazon
- Brianna's original costume was created by Knitsome Studio who offers finished capelets for sale.Get the pattern from the original designer Knitsome Studio
When In Scotland Shawl
Inspired by the shawl Claire wears in the Rent episode, this triangle shaped shawl is knit in garter stitc. Easily customizable it can be knit in any number of colors and stripes, to any size, with any weight of yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Rilana Riley-Munson. Pictured projects by tbears99 who felted hers and AnneLiseL who added a button closure.
Outlander Cable Arm Warmers
Fingerless mitts inspired by the the cabled fingerless mitts that Claire uses to keep warm in gathering medicinal plants. Featuring a 3 strand cable cuff, the pattrns includes options for knitting with a thumb hole. Designed by Scottish Princess. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by Leannkelley1027 and theclosestknit.
Sassenach Shrug
This is Polly Foo Foo’s interpretation of the shrug that Claire wears. Pictured project by akaz27
More Free Patterns
Sassenach Cowl
This statement infinity scarf was inspired by Claire’s cowl and knit in garter stitch with 2 strands of bulky yarn held together on huge needles. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Kristen Brooks. The top pictured project is by Jennifer Rosbrugh who has an amazing costuming website HistoricalSewing.com. The second project is by ickyblackcat.
Brianna Honeycomb Scarf
Scottish Princess’s scarf was inspired by the scarf Brianna wore in season 2 finale “Dragonfly in Amber”.
Rendezvous Cowl
Cathy Payson designed Red Heart’s version of Claire’s cowl. Easy fast cowl knit flat in garter stitch with super bulky yarn.
Mrs. Fitz’s Fingerless Gloves
Marie Svendberg Eriksen designed these mitts after the mitts Mrs. Fitz wears.
Highlander Cowl
Claudia Maheux designed this faux fur cowl inspired by Claire’s warm cowl. Also called Brimstone Faux Fur Cowl.
Claire’s Cabled Capelet
Designed by Annie Modesitt, this flattering capelet inspired by this look features intermediate techniques and requires approx 180yds of bulky weight yarn.
Romantic Capelet
Cathy Payson designed Red Heart’s version of Claire’s capelet. Sizes from X-Small to XX-Large. Knit in super bulky for a quick, cozy project.
Wood Garlic Gauntlets
Designed by Julia Salzer, inspired by fingerless mitts worn by Claire.
- Get the free pattern in Julia’s free collection of Outlandish Knits
- See more Wristwarmer Knitting Patterns
Donalda Gilchrist Samhain Mitts
Designed by Polly Foo Foo after the pair of mitts like we see Donalda Gilchrist wearing in the Rent episode during the wonderful wool waulking scene.
- Get the free pattern
- Get the yarn recommended by the designer
- See more free Fingerless Mitts Knitting Patterns
Outlandish Arm Warmers
And speaking of the wool waulking, this pattern by Elyse D is inspired by Claire’s arm warmers.
Mistress Beauchamp’s Cowl
Love the cable pattern on the cabled fingerless mitts that Claire uses? Jill Bickers designed this cowl featuring the cable design. Pictured project by klahner
Outlander’s Need a Hug Shrug
Want even more of cable pattern on Claire’s mitts? Deborah Chase created this shrug featuring the cable design. Knit as a rectangle and seamed.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
- See more Easy Shrug Knitting Patterns
Sassenach Shrug
This is Polly Foo Foo’s interpretation of the shrug that Claire wears. This version was created in one skein of Berroco Peruvia Colors, but could be done in variegated browns as Claire’s was.
Outlander Clan Cuff Boot Toppers
Jennifer Jackson’s interpretation of the boot toppers that the men from Clan MacKenzie wear.
Oh Jamie, My Jamie Socks
Maryse Roudier was inspired by Jamie Fraser to create these socks with the stag and crown from the
Fraser Clan crest and a strawberry for extra symbolism.
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Patterns for Purchase
Sassenach Shawl
Outlander wrap inspired by the shawl that Claire wears in many episodes of season one. Suitable for beginners according to designer. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Knit Play Love who also sells the finished shawls.
Claire's Herb Garden Shrug
Outlander shrug inspired by the shrug that Claire wears in season one. Suitable for beginners according to designer who also says it can be knit in one afternoon. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Knit Play Love who also sells the finished shrugs.
Outlander Carolina Shawl
A lovely rustic-look garter stitch triangle shawl with stripes on the bottom inspired by the shawl worn by Claire in Season 4 of Outlander - Drums of Autumn. Designed by Sandie Russo (KnitzyBlonde). Bulky weight yarn.
The Original Brianna's Capelet
The designer of the original capelet worn by Brianna in season 4 episode 9 has published her updated knitting pattern. The original capelet was purchased by Outander's costume designer and used in the show. This versatile capelet can be worn many different ways. Designed by Knitsome Studio who also sells finished capelets if you don't knit.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get the recommended Lion Brand Scarfie yarn
- Get a made-to-order capelet from the original designer Knitsome Studio
Jenny’s Shawl
A soft and practical everyday shawl, designed to look like the shawls worn by Jenny Murray, Mary MacNab and Janet Murray around the farm. Long, curved, rustic, garter-stitch shawl with (wrap & turn) short rows that make a soft ruffle along the lower edge Designed by Knitzy Blonde.
Claire’s Wedding Shawl
Monique Boonstra used detailed photos provided by costume designer Terry Dresbach of the lace shawl Claire wears in Episodes 9 and 12 to create the pattern for The Shetland Stars Square Shawl. Exquisite!
Highland Knits
16 knitting patterns from Interweave inspired by Outlander including the mitts, rent shawl, cowls, shrug, and more.
Claire’s Shaulette Cape
Inspired by this shawl that Claire wears.
Apothecary Cuffs
Designed by Carolyn Macpherson, after the cabled fingerless mitts that Claire uses to keep warm in gathering medicinal plants. No longer free.
Highland Travel Shawl
Designed by Carolyn Macpherson inspired by the shawl in the Rent episode. No longer free.
Oatmeal Bonnet
Designed by Carolyn MacPherson, this lightly fulled (felted) bonnet is inspired by Highland bonnets like Dougal wears. No longer free.
