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.
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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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!)
Above – Claire Beecham Randall from Outlander wearing a chunky knitted infinity scarf.
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 images below, the costumes are just amazing!
Outlander Knits
If you are new to knitting and want to learn how to knit there are many easy tutorials on various stitches and techniques here.
There are also many great oversized sweater knitting patterns – take a look at this post and find something you can make for fall.
For more free Outlander patterns take a look at this post here.
Outlander Fingerless Gloves – Get the free pattern here!
For more free Outlander inspired patterns you may also be interested in:
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Fraser’s Ridge Fingerless Mittens Pattern
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Cabled Cabin Fingerless Gloves Pattern
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The Brianna Cowl Pattern
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Outlander Fingerless Gloves Pattern
Claire’s Cable Wrist Warmers – Get the free pattern here!
If you are into making scarves, take a look at these free scarf knitting patterns that are perfect for fall and winter.
Find the perfect knitting pattern and get those needles out, this type of project will see you through Netflix marathons of Outlander throughout the fall and keep you cosy once finished.
Get the free fingerless gloves pattern here.
There are also the Outlander Pattern Collections that you can view in my shop below:
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Outlander Pattern Collection – featuring 20 patterns
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Outlander Gloves and Arm Warmers Collection – featuring 10 patterns
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Outlander Shawls, Wraps and Scarves Collection – featuring 10 patterns
Take a look at this roundup of Outlander knits below and get some ideas >
*Click on the pink link to view the knitting pattern*
1. Claire’s Cowl Knitting Pattern
Claire’s cowl pattern by Shelli Westcott is available as a free Ravelry download.
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. Highland Travel Shawl Pattern
This Highland travel shawl by Carolyn Macpherson is available for sale on Ravelry.
*When I first wrote this post, this pattern was free, since then it is now for sale.
6. Claire’s Shrug Pattern
Claire’s shrug pattern by Kalurah Hudson is available as a free Ravelry download.
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 🙂
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 🙂