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 kilt style pin.
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Inspired By The Outlander Knits
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.
Brianna’s Reunion Capelet Pattern
Inspired by Brianna Fraser wearing beautiful knitted pieces, the capelet is knit flat and then held into place with a large button fastening.
I knit the cape with the idea that it creates a cosy shrug, wrapping into your shoulder and crossing over to fasten.
I decided to add a large button to fasten, but you could also use a large pin, which would make it more versatile.
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.
You can see a roundup of Outlander Knitting Patterns here.
More Outlander Knits
You can also see some of the other patterns in my Outlander collection here;
- Fraser’s Ridge Fingerless Mittens
- Cabled Cabin Fingerless Gloves
- The Brianna Cowl Pattern
- Outlander Fingerless Gloves Pattern
- Celtic Cable Fingerless Gloves Pattern
- Outlander Claire Gloves
- Claire’s Cable Knit Wrist Warmers
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.
There are also the Outlander Pattern Collection Ebooks you can view in my shop below:
- Outlander Pattern Collection – featuring 20 patterns
- Outlander Gloves and Arm Warmers Collection – featuring 10 patterns
- Outlander Shawls, Wraps and Scarves Collection – featuring 10 patterns
Outlander Capelet Knitting Pattern
Purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
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 = 6 sts in 6 rows in 2 inches.
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) or super bulky (06) / 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 24″ 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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Nedra Bottieri says
As I was watching Outlander I kept thinking and wishing that someone would create patterns. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
handylittleme says
Hello Nedra! Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so happy that you like the patterns 🙂
Marge Lawrence says
Would this pattern work with Madelinetosh A.S.A.P., 2.5 stitches to 1 inch? using US 13 needles?
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Marge, yes the pattern would still work with super bulky yarn and a larger size needle – but it may be larger in size than stated in the notes of the pattern. You can try it out against your self as you knit to see how the sizing is going, but it is really flexible with this design. 🙂
Marcia Greenberg says
Help, where do the yar overs come in? Thanks so much
Marcia
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Marcia, the yarn over is in step 8 of the pattern – this is for the buttonhole. If you want to add a button to fasten – like in the photos then this yarn over will create a buttonhole. if you don’t want to close it with a button, then you can leave that out. You could close it with a pin or brooch or something else. I hope that helps 🙂
Marcia says
Wonderful. My eyes skipped right over that.
Kathy says
Can you give the type of yarn & color numbers you use for the Outlander capelet pattern. I’m having a hard time finding just the right colors.
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Kathy, I will add the colour numbers for the Alize Superlana Maxi to the pattern. They can be purchased from Yarn Street online if you want to use the same yarn type.
Grey – 208 or 21
Brown – 240
Black – 60
I hope that helps! 🙂
Kathy says
Thank you so much! Since Christmas I have taught myself how to knit, I have always been a crochet person but now I’m loving the two needles! I have read all of the Outlander books & watch the series on Starr’s. Thank you for bringing the Shawls & wraps to life.
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Kathy, thank you so much for your kind words and I am so happy you like the patterns! I hope you enjoy making them 🙂