Knitting has always been a popular pastime, but in recent years, it has experienced a surge in popularity due to its therapeutic benefits and the rise of DIY culture. Knitting patterns have become a way for fans to express their love for their favorite shows, movies, and books. One such series that has captured the hearts of many knitting enthusiasts is the Starz Outlander series. So today we’re going to talk about free Outlander knitted patterns for you to try!
Set in 18th century Scotland, the Starz Outlander show has inspired a wide range of knitting patterns that pay homage to the beautiful garments worn by the characters. From cozy shawls to comfy cowls and cute fingerless gloves, these patterns are not only beautiful but also a way to transport oneself into the world of Outlander. Many popular patterns have been inspired by the show and we’ve curated 25 of the best Outlander knitted patterns in this article.
The nice thing about these Outlander knitted patterns is that the vast majority of them are actually very beginner friendly. Most of the knitted accessories and garments on the show aren’t particularly complex. In fact, I think that the simplicity of the pieces are part of what draws people to them. After all, a shawl or a cowl doesn’t have to be hard to make in order to be stylish!
Whether you are looking to add a few pieces from the show to your everyday wardrobe or you are trying to recreate one of the costumes from head to toe, you are sure to get a great start by checking out the free Outlander knitted patterns in this list. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
Outlander Carolina Shawl
Hands down, the most common types of Outlander knitted patterns that you will see are for shawls. There are many different shawls that are worn on the show, most of them by the main character Claire. This design was inspired by the Shawl that Claire wears in season 4. The free knitting pattern is available in 3 sizes and calls for just knit and purl stitches along with yarn overs.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Alize Superlana Maxi (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Through the Stones Gauntlets
A cute pair of fingerless gloves can be a great addition to any outfit whether you are off to the bookstore or out for a walk. You can make these Through the Stones Gauntlets using knit, purl, and cable stitches. They are knit in the round on double pointed needles. There is no thumb hole because the top of the gauntlets are meant to rest just above the wrist.
Designer: Scottish Princess
Yarn: James C. Brett Aztec (Aran Weight #4)
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Brianna’s Reunion Capelet
Claire gets a lot of screen time in the show but her fiery daughter Brianna is just as watch worthy, in my opinion. You can recreate the stunning capelet she wears in season 4 by following along with this free pattern. Basic garter stitch gives this piece its notable texture. Special techniques involve slip slip knits, knit 2 togethers, and working in short rows.
Designer: Scottish Princess
Yarn: Loops & Threads Charisma (Bulky Weight #5)
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Outlander Fingerless Mittens
Outlander knitted patterns don’t get much easier than this! The unadorned fingerless mitten pattern is knit flat in stockinette stitch with a couple rows of garter stitch accents on either end. Super bulky yarn makes this project go by quickly and it also makes it easier for beginner knitters to see their stitches.
Designer: Joan Janes
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Lana Grande (Super Bulky #6)
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Claire’s Rent Shawl
Here’s another shawl design for you, this one inspired by the one Claire wears in episode 5 of season 1. The episode is titled “Rent” hence the name of the shawl design! The pattern calls for knit and knit 2 together stitches along with yarn over increases. There’s also a bit of intarsia colorwork involved.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® Heathers (Worsted Weight #4)
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The Gathering Cowl
One of the most iconic accessories that Claire dons in the show is her oversized cowl. Doesn’t it just look like the coziest thing you’ve ever seen in your life? You’ll definitely want to make one for yourself, especially because it is so easy. The piece is knit flat in garter stitch and then the ends are joined together with an invisible seam.
Designer: Whiletheyplay
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Roger’s Ribbed Beanie
Brianna’s beloved Roger makes an appearance in season 4 wearing this simple ribbed hat. What it lacks in complexity, it makes up for in coziness! Besides, men don’t usually want or need any sort of frills or fancy stitches in their accessories. The pattern is made entirely using 1×1 rib stitch knit in the round.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Rowan Kid Classic (Aran Weight #4)
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Brimstone Faux Fur Cowl
Claire also wears a fur cowl sometimes in the show. This piece feels a little bit more luxurious but it isn’t any more difficult to make than the other cowl, as long as you’re familiar working with faux fur yarn. It is knit flat in garter stitch and then the ends are sewn together. As an added boon, the faux fur hides the seam.
Designer: Claudia Maheux
Yarn: Louisa Harding Yarns Luzia (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Outlander Claire Cowl
This Outlander Claire Cowl is actually two designs in one. Both cowls are knit flat in garter stitch and are long enough to wrap around your neck twice. One is knit using a single strand of super bulky weight yarn and the other one uses two strands and larger needles to make an extra bulky version.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky #6)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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Outlander Clan Cuff Boot Toppers
Sharp eyes may have spotted the boot toppers that the Mackenzie clan men wore in season 1. You can make a pair for yourself or the men in your life in a jiffy. The pattern uses a 3×3 rib stitch worked in the round with some shaping in the form of knit 2 togethers.
Designer: Jennifer Jackson
Yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool (Aran Weight #4)
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Highland Forest Shawl
Adding a belt around a shawl is a great way to modernize it and enhance your figure too. You can make the Highland Forest Shawl using just knit stitches and yarn overs. There’s a subtle black stripe along the bottom edge of the shawl that contrasts nicely with the rich forest green color.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Alize Superlana Maxi (Super Bulky Weight #4)
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Sassenach Cowl
Here’s a tweed version of Claire’s iconic cowl. Using super bulky weight yarn held doubled really helps cut down on time spent knitting and increases that coveted squish factor. There’s only 8 stitches in each row, and it’s all knit stitches, so this piece works up extremely quickly.
Designer: Kristen Brooks
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Tweeds (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Brianna Honeycomb Scarf
Outlander knitted patterns for Claire’s accessories are abundant, but the pieces inspired by the other characters can be just as cute. Brianna wears a similar honeycomb scarf in Season 2. You can make one for yourself using knit and purl stitches along with right and left leaning 4 stitch cables.
Designer: Scottish Princess
Yarn: Patons North America Classic Wool Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Tiodhlac Gauntlets
Experienced knitters know that sometimes more challenging projects can also be more fun. After all, it can be a bit tedious doing just stockinette stitch. The pattern for these attractive gauntlets calls for knit, purl, and slip stitches along with knit 2 togethers. It creates a lovely textured diamond pattern on the surface of the work.
Designer: Bloom Studio
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® Superwash Sport (Sport Weight #2)
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Outlander Claire’s Blue Cardigan
Do you recognize this blue cardigan from the last episode of season 5? It looks lovely layered over a tartan dress and belted around the middle. The pattern is knit flat in pieces using irish moss stitch and then seamed. It’s finished off with pretty little silver buttons.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® (Worsted Weight #4)
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Cable Wrap
Claire doesn’t have a wrap like this in the show, but she does have some fingerless mittens with a similar cablework detail. I think this voluminous wrap would look right at home in the Scottish highlands! The 24 stitch cables deliver tons of texture and really make this wrap extra special.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Alize Lanagold Classic Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Donalda Gilchrist Mitts
Claire may be the star of the show but there’s plenty of knit inspiration to be found in the minor characters too. This fingerless mitten design is named after the character that inspired them. The pattern calls for knit, purl, and slip stitches along with mini cable stitches. Cable ridges appear vertically as you knit, but the mittens are seamed horizontally.
Designer: Polly Foo Foo
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Outlander Claire Gloves
Even beginner knitters will have no trouble making these fingerless gloves! The pattern uses 1×1 rib stitch knit flat on straight needles. There’s no shaping involved so you won’t have to worry about increasing or decreasing. The thumb holes are created upon seaming. If you can knit a dishcloth, then you can knit these gloves!
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: La Mia Natural Wool (Worsted Weight #4)
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Highland Lass
Here’s another take on the cute capelet that Brianna sports in season 4. The piece is knit double stranded in garter stitch using short rows for shaping. It’s a practical piece that’s perfect for layering and easy enough to dress up or dress down to suit the occasion.
Designer: The Creative Threadery
Yarn: Lana Grossa Super Color (Bulky Weight #5)
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Outlander Beret
An oversized beret is perfectly Scottish in every way. This one is knit flat and sewn together using the mattress stitch to make the seam nearly invisible. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with knit front backs, knit 2 togethers, and purl 2 togethers.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® Heathers (Worsted Weight #4)
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Sassenach Tassel Shawl
Adding tassels on each end of a triangle shaped shawl is such an easy way to add a touch of style. This garter stitch design uses just knit stitches along with knit front backs to increase the stitch count. Super bulky weight yarn will make the project grow quickly on your needles.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Rowan Big Wool (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Outlandish Bodice
Talk about a head turner! As far as Outlander knitted patterns go, this might be the most intricate design on the list. Special techniques include cable stitches, kitchener stitch grafting, picking up stitches, icord bind off, and applied icord. Still, the effort is well worth the reward for such a stunning piece.
Designer: Bonnymath Designs
Yarn: Rowan Felted Tweed (Worsted Weight #4)
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Fraser’s Ridge Mittens
I’ve long been a fan of fingerless gloves because they make it easier to grip the steering wheel when I drive. They’re also just plain cute – especially this textured pair! This design is knit flat in broken rib stitch. The thumb hole is created when you seam the gloves up the sides.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Alize Lanagold Classic Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Rendezvous Knit Cowl
Amp up the drama with this voluminous cowl design from Yarnspirations. Made using garter stitch worked back and forth on straight needles, the design uses only knit stitches. No purl stitches? No knitting in the round? No shaping? Sign me up!
Designer: Cathy Payson for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart Grande (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Outlander Shawl
It seems that many Outlander knitted patterns call for super bulky weight yarn, but my stash has much more worsted weight yarn than anything else. If you’re like me, then you’re sure to appreciate this particular Outlander shawl since it is knit double stranded using aran weight. The pattern uses just knit and knit front back stitches.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Alize Lanagold Classic Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free knitting pattern!
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Final Thoughts on Outlander Knitting Patterns
Now I’ve got the hankering to pick up my needles and watch some Outlander! How about you? Real quick before you go, let me know in the comments below which of these Outlander knitting patterns was your favorite!
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