The Outlander capelet pattern has been inspired by Brianna’s 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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Outlander
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.
You can see a roundup of Outlander Knitting Patterns here.
Outlander Knits
You can also see the other seven patterns in my Outlander collection here;
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Fraser’s Ridge Fingerless Mittens
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Cabled Cabin Fingerless Gloves
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The Brianna Cowl Pattern
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Outlander Fingerless Gloves Pattern
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Celtic Cable Fingerless Gloves Pattern
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Outlander Claire Gloves
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Claire’s Cable Knit Wrist Warmers
Free Knitting Patterns
If you are new to knitting and want to learn how to knit there are many easy and free patterns on my website, just take a look at my knitting pattern library, with patterns for women, men, baby, kids, pets and the home.
For the capelet pattern, I used three different coloured yarns, grey, brown and a dark grey that looks almost black.
The capelet can be worn with the collar up high, or looser around the shoulders.
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.
Outlander Capelet Knitting Pattern
See the free pattern below, or you may purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop HERE.
There is also the Outlander Pattern Collection which features 12 PDF patterns – You can see that HERE.
Skill Level – Easy/beginner
Materials
- 1 x 100g dark grey
- 2 x 100g light grey
- 1 x 50g brown
- Any bulky weight yarn (05) / yarn weight chart
- I used Alize Lanagold Superlana Maxi.
Tools
- 8mm (US 11) knitting needles – I used my interchangeable needles on a 24″ cable as there were many stitches – I did not join in the round to knit.
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Button
Pattern Instructions
Yarn A = Grey / Yarn B = Brown / Yarn C – Dark Grey
- With Yarn A – CO 46sts
- 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 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.
Notes
The capelet knits up quickly in super bulky yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
You are welcome to sell items knit from this pattern, I just ask that you give pattern credit to Handy Little Me and link to www.handylittleme.com in any listings. Thank you!
Size – Women’s small/medium
Length = 47 inches
Width (laying flat and unstretched) = 16 inches
Gauge = 6 sts in 6 rows in 2 inches.
Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List
CO – cast on
Cont – Continue
K – knit
P – purl
St(s) – stitch(es)
Rep – repeat
YO – Yarn over
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