Claire’s Tassel Shawl Crochet Pattern

In this post, you will see Claire’s Tassel Shawl Crochet Pattern.

This is a replica of Claire’s shawl seen worn in Outlander season 1 episode 8 ‘Both Sides Now’, episode 10 ‘By The Pricking Of My Thumbs’, and episode 15 ‘Wentworth Prison’.

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The Yarn you Need

• I used Alize SuperLana Maxi (100g (3.53 oz)/100mt (109 yards) – in color 240 – Dark Brown for the main body of the shawl (for the quantities you need please see the pattern info below).
• This yarn is a wool/acrylic blend and is very soft to the touch.
• For the black stripe, I used Alize SuperLana Maxi (100g (3.53 oz)/100mt (109 yards) – in color 60 – Black.
• You can substitute this yarn with any yarn that is bulky weight (05).

Yarn Substitutes

• I love this chunky – Hobby Lobby
• Lion Brand Hue + Me
• Comfort chunky – King Cole
• Softee chunky – Bernat
• Chunky cakes – Caron
• Re: Treat – West Yorkshire Spinners
• Simply chunky – Paintbox yarns

More Outlander Patterns

This pattern is part of my Outlander crochet collection, you can see the other Outlander crochet patterns here or take a look at the patterns below;

• Crochet Claire’s Rent Shawl From Outlander
• Outlander Shawl Crochet Pattern {Claire’s Carolina}
• Outlander Cowl Crochet Pattern
• Carolina Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern
• Fraser’s Ridge Mittens Crochet Pattern
• Claire Outlander Shawl Crochet Pattern {Fraser’s Ridge}

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:

This shawl pattern is great for beginners.

• You should be comfortable making a slipknot (how to make a slip knot (step by step)) and creating a chain (how to start a crochet chain).
• How to half double crochet.
• How to double crochet (dc) for beginners.
• You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns (how to read crochet patterns for beginners).
• And understanding crochet abbreviations and terms (US + UK).

Claire’s Tassel Shawl Crochet Pattern

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Notes

The shawl works up quickly and the design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable project.

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Skill Level – Basic (For beginners)

Gauge

• 8 sts / 5 rows in 10x10cm/4×4 inches. (In pattern)
• Gauge doesn’t matter much for this project.

Measurements/Size

• Length – (laying flat and not stretched out) = 34 inches/ 86 cm
• Width (wingspan laying flat and not stretched out) = 72 inches/183 cm
• One size
• You can easily adjust the size of the shawl (to make it larger) by working more rows than given in the pattern.
• You will need more yarn to make a larger size.

The Supplies You Need

Yarn

• 6 x Alize Superlana Maxi – Color 810 (Dark Brown)
• Total yarn needed – 600g/654yds/600m
• Any UK Chunky/USA Bulky/AUS 12 Ply yarn will be suitable for this project.

Hook

8 mm (US L-11) hook

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US crochet terms.

You can get a free PDF download of all US and UK crochet terms and abbreviations here. – Crochet Abbreviations And Terms (US + UK)

• CH – Chain
• Cont – Continue
• DC – Double crochet
• HDC – Half double crochet
• Patt – Pattern
• Rep – Repeat
• RS – Right side
• SP – Space
• Sl-St – Slip stitch
• St(s) – Stitch(es)
• WS – Wrong side

Pattern

Make a slipknot and ch 11.

• Row 1: 2 dc in 5th ch from hook. 1 dc in each of the next 2 ch. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 3 dc in last ch, turn.
• Row 2: ch 2, 2 hdc in the first dc. 1 hdc in each st to the ch-2 sp (this is the middle V of the shawl). (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) all in the ch-2 sp. 1 hdc in each st to last dc. 3 hdc in the last dc. turn.
• Row 3: ch 3. 2 dc in the first st. 1 dc in each st to the ch-2 sp (this is the middle V of the shawl). (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in the ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each st to last dc. 3 dc in the last st. turn.

Rep rows 2 and 3 a further *22 times.

*This is where you can make it larger depending on your preferences, you can keep repeating rows 2 and 3 until you get your desired size.

*Please note if you make it smaller you may need less yarn and larger you will need more yarn.

• Finish by doing an Sl-St into the last ch, secure the yarn, leaving a small length of around 4 inches, and cut.
• Weave in all loose ends.

Tassels

• Make 3 tassels from the yarn of your choice.
• I would suggest doing this before you start the shawl, to make sure you have enough yarn.
• Stitch one tassel to each corner point of the shawl.

You can see a tutorial on how to make tassels and attach them to the shawl here.

Finishing And Blocking

You may wish to block your shawl, you can do that as follows:

• Make sure all ends are woven in using a tapestry needle or method of choice.

For Wool fibers…

• Gently block by filling a sink or water basin with lukewarm water, and add a small amount of rinse less wool wash.
• Place the items in the water and gently massage out any air bubbles.
• Drain water, gently squeezing out any excess water from the item, then roll in a towel, and stomp on the towel roll to remove any more excess water.
• Lay the item out on a towel to approx. finished wingspan measurements and allow to dry completely.

For Acrylic Fibers…

• Acrylic yarn can be blocked through steam blocking.
• This method works because steam blocking uses heat to slightly melt and mold plastic fibers in acrylic yarn into the desired shape.
• Wet and spray blocking do not work because they do not apply heat, only water.

Blocking Tutorial

To learn more about blocking please see this tutorial here – Blocking Knits – How To Block Knitting Guide