Outlander Capelet Knitting Pattern

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 colors 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 color.

It is very easy to wear and can be worn wrapped around the shoulders or draped as a shawl.

It is cozy 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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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 22 rows in garter stitch.

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.

Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List

• CO – cast on
• Cont – Continue
• K – knit
• P – purl
• St(s) – stitch(es)
• Rep – repeat
• YO – Yarn over

Pattern Instructions

Yarn A = Grey / Yarn B = Brown / Yarn C – Black

1. With Yarn A – CO 46sts (S/M) 66 sts or more (L)
2. K 2 rows
3. P 2 rows
4. Cont – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows
5. Change to Yarn B – K 2 rows
6. Change to Yarn C – P 2 rows, K 2 rows
7. Change to Yarn B – P2 rows
8. 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,
9. Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
10. Change to Yarn C – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
11. Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
12. 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,
13. Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
14. Change to Yarn C – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
15. Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
16. 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,
17. Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
18. Change to Yarn C – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
19. Change to Yarn B – K2 rows, P2 rows,
20. 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,
21. Change to Yarn B – P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
22. Change to Yarn C – K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows,
23. Change to Yarn B – P2 rows, K2 rows,
24. Change to Yarn A – P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows, K2 rows, P2 rows,
25. 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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