This post explores the stunning knits seen in the TV show Outlander, including many beginner, intermediate and advanced Outlander knitting patterns.
If like me you have been watching the Outlander TV series, you have probably noticed the beautiful knitted pieces that the main character Claire wears.
The story follows a married nurse Claire Beecham Randall who travels to Scotland with her husband.
Upon finding some ancient ruins, she time travels to Scotland in 1743 and meets up with the handsome rogue Jamie Fraser.
*All images of the Outlander cast are copyright to Starz.com and have been sourced here*
Outlander Knitting Patterns
Romance and adventure follow in all three seasons, going from Scotland to 1950’s America – but I can’t say too much because it will ruin it for you!
I have bought the Outlander book series written by Diana Gabaldon so I can find out more about the story but I’m still on the first book.
Throughout the shows seasons, Claire is often seen wearing a variety of knitted items, including – shawls, capes, cowls and infinity scarves.
The patterns in this roundup are mostly easy for beginners, with some intermediate choices too.
Basic knowledge of knitting is all that is required for you to get started.
The Outlander knitting patterns below have been chosen with variety in mind, from knitted cowls and hats to fingerless gloves, there is something for everyone.
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Inspired By The Outlander Series
If you haven’t watched it already – you really should!
The story is really great, with a bit of everything thrown in there – romance, action, plot twists, period costumes and fantasy time travel.
I ordered the box sets for my mom for Christmas and she binged watched them over a weekend – she couldn’t get enough! (and she is a HUGE fan of Jamie of course!)
My favourite type of drama is a period drama and this series goes from various years (with the time travel) from early 1700’s Scotland to France ( in the court of Louis XV) and then the USA in 1948.
The knitwear in the series is mainly seen in Scotland and as you can see from the image below, the costumes are just amazing!
Above – Claire Beecham Randall from Outlander wearing a chunky knitted infinity scarf – get the free pattern here.
Visit the Outlander Pattern Collection Ebooks in my shop below:
The ebook pattern collections below are all ad-free and easy to print out.
- Outlander Pattern Collection – featuring 20 patterns
- Outlander Gloves and Arm Warmers Collection – featuring 10 patterns
- Outlander Shawls, Wraps and Scarves Collection – featuring 10 patterns
See The Carolina Shawl Pattern Here.
The Outlander Patterns…
*Click on the pink link to view the knitting pattern*
1. Claire’s Cowl Knitting Pattern
Claire’s cowl pattern by Handy Little Me is available as a free pattern or an ad-free PDF in my pattern shop.
2. Fingerless Gloves Pattern
Donalda Gilchrist Samhain fingerless gloves pattern by Polly Foo Foo.
3. Highland Beret Knitting Pattern
The MacTavish hat pattern by Marly Bird is available for sale on Ravelry.
4. Claire’s Cable Cuffs Knitting Pattern
The cable cuffs knitting pattern is available for free by Handy Little Me.
5. Claire’s Rent Shawl Knitting Pattern
This Rent shawl pattern from Handy Little Me can be made in a range of sizes.
There is also a video to help you make the shawl.
6. Claire’s Shrug Pattern
Claire’s shrug pattern by Kalurah Hudson is available as a free Ravelry download.
7. Cable Knit Arm Warmers
Make a pair of twisted cable knit arm warmers with this free pattern from Handy Little Me.
8. Fingerless Gloves Just Like Brianna’s!
Make a pair of fingerless gloves inspired by the gloves Brianna wears in the reunion episode in season 4.
Designed by Handy Little Me.
9. Fingerless Gloves Pattern
Make a pair of easy beginner fingerless gloves inspired by the gloves/arm warmers Claire wore in seasons 1 and 4.
Designed by Handy Little Me.
Are you an Outlander fan?
Which one do you want to make?
Let me know in the comments below.
Rhonda says
These patterns are not available free on ravelry. Is there a code to get them free?
handylittleme says
Hello, sorry, I don’t have a code for any of the patterns that are for sale on Ravelry. You could always search Pinterest for free pattern alternatives? Thanks for visiting the site 🙂
Kristin A Emilsdottir says
This is a wery strange komment “Is there a code to get them free?” This person have put a time and effort to make this patterns, it is a huge work to make a pattern, I know because I have tried to make a few. You are asking in real : Can I get this for free, do you need a mooney for your work???? Well if you dont neet yours salary, send them to me 🙂
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Kristin, thanks for understanding how much work goes into making the patterns, writing them up, getting testers, photographing/editing them (or paying for a photographer) and then getting everything together!
It does take a lot of work and the ads on the site help to pay for me to make all of these patterns – plus everyone who buys a copy to download 🙂
I am currently making a new Outlander collection so that will be coming this year!
Thanks for your support, I hope you enjoy the patterns,
Louise
Karen Mosdell says
Claire’s shrug pattern. Where can I find it?
handylittleme says
Hello, this pattern is available as a free Ravelry download – which means you have to be able to log into Ravelry to access it. here is the link – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-gathering-2
Thanks so much for reading and I hope that helps 🙂
CAROLYN FOSTER says
I would love to find the ‘real’ knitting pattern for the wrap around shawl. I can’t seem to find that pattern. Patterns close to the wrap around but not pne that actually wraps all the way around your waist. Do you have that pattern?
handylittleme says
Hello, Lion Brand have a shawl pattern you may like here -http://www.lionbrand.com/outlander-the-series-wavering-both-sides-now-shawl-knit.html which could possibly wrap around. There is also this one on Etsy -https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/560703218/pdf-knitting-pattern-claires-rent-shawl?ref=related-1
I don’t have any patterns for that shawl in my own collection. Thanks for reading and I hope that helps! 🙂
Margaret says
Lovely knits! What do you think of the sleeveless knitted pullover/vest that Claire wears in the early season when she is in Scotland just after the WWII? Three rows of vertical cable in a stocking stitch garment.
handylittleme says
Hello Margaret, Thank you for your comment, I will have to have a look for the knitted pullover you mention, I can’t think of what it looks like! I need to re-watch the entire series of Outlander soon! I just love the costumes 🙂
Dottie says
That wrap around shawl is a basic design that living historians like myself use in our presentations. It was worn in the 18th and 19th centuries throughout Europe and North America. It is called a Sontag or a Bosum Buddy. If you Google these names you will find knitting and crochet patterns, some in Ravelry even. Lots of fun to knit and believe me on a cold day they keep you warm (along with a good shawl and fingerless gloves).
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Dottie, thank you for your comment, I am really interested to know more about the history of the shawls/wraps.
I will definitely be doing some research into this and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge 🙂
Thanks for visiting and happy knitting!
Jessica says
I recently discovered the Outlander series and was searching around for a pattern similar to the #5 Highland Traveling Shawl listed. I’m a beginner but it looks quite simple on Claire so I figured I could replicate it with a bit more knowledge.
I don’t know why but it never occurred to me someone else would have already done the work of tracking down the pattern and conveniently labeling it as “Outlander inspired”. 🙂 I could have saved myself a lot of time if I had just typed “Outlander” and “Knitting Patterns” into google. lol.
Anyway, thank you so much for putting this list together! I greatly appreciate it!!
Louise Bollanos says
Hello Jessica, I’m so happy you like the list of patterns, I hope you find something that you want to make! 🙂