Faux Fur Scarf Pattern {Easy + Quick Knit}
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.In this post, you will see the design inspiration behind this faux fur scarf pattern.
If you are obsessed with faux fur yarn you are not alone!
Easy and quick to knit with you can make something cosy to wear in a short amount of time.
Inspired by the fur cowl that Claire wears in Outlander season 1, episode 2 ‘Castle Leoch’.
Scroll down for the free pattern or you can purchase a printer-friendly ad-free PDF here.
Outlander Cowl Knitting Inspiration For The Pattern
This faux fur cowl was mainly inspired by a fur cowl that the character Claire Fraser is seen wearing in the Outlander TV series.
Outlander is known for its amazing costumes and knitwear, often worn by Claire Fraser and her daughter Brianna.
As many of you may know already I am a great fan of the show and have designed many Outlander patterns.
Worn in the image below with the Castle Leoch Cable Cuff Arm Warmers Pattern.
View my Outlander Knitting Patterns here.
Photographed In Doune Castle
The photographs of this scarf were taken in and around Doune (pronounced ‘Doon’) castle in Scotland.
This castle was shown in Outlander season 1 as Castle Leoch, the fictional seat of clan MacKenzie.
During my recent Outlander tour – I thought this was the perfect location to do a photoshoot!
Related Post: Outlander Tour In Scotland Review From Edinburgh
The Yarn You Need – Faux Fur Yarn
The yarn I used to knit the cowl was Sirdar Alpine – Luxe Fur Effect Yarn 50g in the color Brindle 0403.
This yarn was super soft to knit with and produced a really warm and luxurious scarf to wear.
However, at times it proved very difficult to see what was happening with the stitches, and one time I dropped a stitch and couldn’t see how to fix it so had to pull it out to start over.
It also twisted easily when I joined in the round, so had to be very careful when doing that too.
A Substitute Yarn You Can Use…
You can substitute this yarn with Lion Brand Go Faux Fur Yarn 100g.
This is a similar-weight yarn and may be easier for some of you to find.
Please note that the yarn I used came in 50g skeins and the Lion Brand yarn is 100g.
You can read more about substituting yarn in patterns here. – How To Substitute Yarn In A Knitting Pattern
More Yarn Substitutes
- Knit Picks – Fable Fur
- Cascade Yarns – Furliscious
- Loops and Threads – Fur
- King Cole – Tufty
- Scheepjes – Furry Tales
- James C Brett – Chinchilla
More Outlander Patterns
There are many more Outlander patterns in this collection, ranging from shawls, cowls, and scarves to fingerless gloves and arm warmers.
Visit the Outlander Pattern Collection Ebooks in my shop below:
Popular Patterns
- Outlander Carolina Shawl Pattern
- Claire’s Rent Shawl Knitting Pattern
- Outlander Cowl Knitting Pattern (Claire Season 1)
- Journeycake Sontag Shawl Knitting Pattern
- Jenny’s Shawl Knitting Pattern (Outlander Knit)
- Outlander Brianna Fingerless Gloves Pattern
- Beret Knitting Pattern (Beginner Friendly!)
- Fraser’s Ridge Outlander Shawl Pattern
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any beginner or advanced beginner knitters.
Faux Fur Scarf Pattern
- Get the ad-free, printable PDF pattern HERE.
- Get the Shawls, Wraps + Cowls Ebook here.
- See ALL of the Outlander Pattern Ebooks here.
Notes
The faux fur scarf knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
Copyright Info
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Skill Level – Easy
Size
Finished measurements – laying flat and unstretched = Length = 18 inches / 46 cm
Width = 13 inches / 33 cm at the narrowest point (the neck) and 21 inches / 53 cm at the widest point (The shoulders).
You can easily adjust the size by casting on fewer or more stitches.
Gauge – 10×10 cm / 4×4 inches = 12 rows/8.5 sts
The Supplies You Need…
Needles
Yarn
- 5 skeins of Sirdar Alpine Luxe Fur Effect Yarn – 50g/33m/36yards approx / color Brindle – 0403
- Substitute with – Lion Brand Go For Faux Yarn 100g
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
Notions
Abbreviations
- CO – Cast on
- K – Knit
- K2tog – Knit two stitches together
- P – Purl
- PM – Place marker
- Rep – Repeat
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
With 10 mm (US 15) 24″ circular needles, cast on 72 sts, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
Round 1: *K2, P2 – *rep to the end of the round.
Rep round 1 until your scarf is 8 inches long from the cast on edge.
The next section of the scarf is decreased in stages and knit in garter stitch.
You may have to change to 16″ circular needles if the scarf becomes too tight for you to knit on 24″ circular needles – or you can just use the magic loop technique. (View tutorial – Magic loop knitting | step by step)
- Next round – *K10, K2tog – rep from * to the end of the round (66 sts).
- Knit 6 rounds.
- Next round – *K9, K2tog – rep from * to the end of the round (60 sts).
- Knit 6 rounds.
- Next round – *K8, K2tog – rep from * to the end of the round (54 sts).
- Knit 5 rounds.
- Next round – *K7, K2tog – rep from * to the end of the round (48 sts).
- Knit 5 rounds.
- Next round – *K6, K2tog – rep from * to the end of the round (42 sts).
- Knit 5 rounds.
Cast off very loosely (going up a needle size if required).
Sew in all loose ends.
You can see more Outlander Knitting Patterns here.
