Outlander Cowl Crochet Pattern
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You will have seen this cowl/scarf that Claire wears in season 1, episode 3 ‘The way out’.
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Outlander Claire’s Crochet Cowl
If you have been watching the Outlander TV series, in season one, Claire wore a very distinctive chunky brown cowl.
Inspired by the knitted cowl she wears during her travels into the past, this is a crochet version.
The design of the cowl is made in one piece, then seamed, so that you can wrap it around your neck twice.
A great project for any beginners
The cowl pattern in this post is a great beginner project for anyone who is learning to crochet.
If you have never crocheted anything before, this would be a really easy accessory for you to begin with.
The Outlander cowl is crocheted using a large hook size and super bulky yarn, making this an easy and quick make.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This cowl pattern is great for any beginner.
- You should be comfortable making a slipknot (how to make a slip knot (step by step)) and creating a chain (how to start a crochet chain).
- How to single crochet (SC).
- How to double crochet (dc) for beginners.
- You should also know how to HDC.
- You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns (how to read crochet patterns for beginners).
- And understanding crochet abbreviations and terms (US + UK).
Outlander Cowl Crochet Pattern
Notes
The cowl works up quickly and the design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable project.
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Skill Level – Basic (For beginners)
Gauge –
- 7 sts / 5 rows in 10x10cm/4×4 inches. (In pattern)
- Gauge doesn’t matter much for this project.
Measurements/Size
- Length (laying flat and not stretched out before seaming) = 54 inches/ 137 cm
- Width (laying flat and not stretched out) = 8 inches/21 cm
- One size
- You can easily adjust the size of the cowl (to make it smaller or larger) by working fewer or more rows than given in the pattern.
- You will need more yarn to make a larger size (1 ball of yarn).
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- 2 x Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick – Color = Barley.
- Total yarn needed – 340g/212 yds/194m
- Any UK Super Chunky/USA Super Bulky/AUS 14 Ply yarn will be suitable for this project.
Hook
Notions
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
You can get a free PDF download of all US and UK crochet terms and abbreviations here. – Crochet Abbreviations And Terms (US + UK)
- CH – Chain
- Cont – Continue
- DC – Double crochet
- HDC – Half double crochet
- Patt – Pattern
- Rep – Repeat
- RS – Right side
- SC – Single crochet
- SP – Space
- Sl-St – Slip stitch
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- WS – Wrong side
Pattern
Make a slipknot and CH 16.
- Row 1: 1 SC into the 2nd CH from hook, 1 SC into every CH to the end of the row, turn,
- Row 2: CH 2, 1 HDC into every st to the end of the row, turn,
- Row 3: CH 3, 1 DC into every st to the end of the row, turn,
- Row 4: CH 1, 1 SC into every st to the end of the row, turn,
Rep rows 2-4 a further 20 times or until you run out of yarn.
Finish by working a Sl-St into the final st and leaving a length of yarn of around 20 inches for seaming.
To make a larger size you can add one more ball of yarn.
It is easy to adjust the size as you work, test it out against yourself and see if you need to make it longer.
You can also make it wider if you want to by chaining more sts at the start, CH 18, or even 20 for a much bulkier wider cowl.
Making Up
- Weave in all loose ends.
- Seam the ends together on the right side of the work, using the mattress stitch. – Mattress Stitch – How To Seam Knitting
- You can sc the seams together instead if you wish.
More Outlander Crochet Patterns
This pattern is part of my Outlander crochet collection, you can see the other Outlander crochet patterns here or take a look at the patterns below;
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Outlander Knitting Patterns
If you also love knitting, check out these free Outlander knitting 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
- Outlander Claire’s Cable Knit Wrist Warmers
- Beret Knitting Pattern (Beginner Friendly!)
