The Outlander capelet pattern has been inspired by Brianna’s reunion capelet from the TV series Outlander.
Not identical to the original, this capelet has a more simple shape, allowing it to be worn in a couple of different ways.
It can be held together with a large button to fasten or if you have a shawl pin.
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Inspired By Brianna’s Reunion Capelet
If you have been watching the Outlander TV series, Brianna wears a knitted capelet when she reunites with Jamie in season 4.
The capelet inspired me to make my own design, using similar colours and creating a similar shape.
The cape has been knit in rib on straight needles, not including short rows for shaping, but rather to be worn as a crossed over cape for warmth.
You can see a similar capelet with short row shaping here – Brianna’s Capelet Outlander Knitting Pattern.
You can see a roundup of Outlander Knitting Patterns here.
More Outlander Knitting Patterns
Whenever I watch Outlander I just love to look at the costumes and see how beautifully they are pieced together.
This capelet could be made in stripes as seen in the photos or all in one colour.
It is very easy to wear and can be worn wrapped around the shoulders or draped as a shawl.
It is cosy and warm to wear, so would be ideal for those who get cold working at their desk or could be worn under a thick jacket in freezing temperatures.
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- The Ultimate Outlander Collection – With 39 Knitting Patterns.
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- Outlander Pattern Collection 2019 – With 21 Knitting Patterns
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should be comfortable working the purl stitch.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Outlander Capelet Knitting Pattern
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Skill Level – Easy
Notes
The capelet knits up quickly in bulky yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Size – Women’s small/medium
Length = 47 inches
Width (laying flat and unstretched) = 16 inches
*To make this in a larger size – cast on more stitches – this will not affect the striped pattern in any way only the size.
Gauge = 10 x 10 cm /4 x 4 inches = 11 sts and 15 rows
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- 1 x 100g black (Alize Superlana Maxi – 60)
- 2 x 100g light grey (Alize Superlana Maxi – 208 or a darker grey 21)
- 1 x 100g brown (Alize Superlana Maxi – 240)
- Any bulky weight yarn (05), chunky, 12 ply or super bulky (06), super chunky, 14 ply/yarn weight chart
- I used Alize Superlana Maxi Yarn.
- You can purchase Alize yarns from YarnStreet or on Etsy.
- Yarn substitute – Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
Needles
- 8mm (US 11) knitting needles – I used my interchangeable circular needles on a 40″/100cm cable as there were many stitches – I did not join in the round to knit.
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Button or shawl pin if you don’t want to have a button.
Pattern Instructions
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List
- CO – cast on
- Cont – Continue
- K – knit
- P – purl
- St(s) – stitch(es)
- Rep – repeat
- YO – Yarn over
Yarn A = Grey / Yarn B = Brown / Yarn C – Black
- With Yarn A – CO 46sts (S/M) 66 sts or more (L)
- K 2 rows
- P 2 rows
- Cont – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows
- Change to Yarn B – K 2 rows
- Change to Yarn C – P 2 rows, K 2 rows
- Change to Yarn B – P2 rows
- Change to Yarn A – K2 rows, P2 rows, K7, YO, K to end of the row, K 1 row, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn C – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn A – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn C – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn A – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn C – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn A – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn B – P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Change to Yarn C – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows,
- Change to Yarn B – P2 rows, K2 rows,
- Change to Yarn A – P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
- Cast off. (knit)
Making Up
Weave in any loose ends.
Stitch the button into the place where you want it to go.
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