Outlander Cowl Free Crochet Pattern – quick and easy to make, even for beginners.
Outlander Cowl Crochet Pattern – Three weeks ago I underwent knee surgery to fix a chronic knee problem I’d had for many years now. For the first number of days after my surgery, I was lucky enough to have my dear mother-in-law Lynda come and stay with me during the day while my husband was at work. She was a great nurse and during our time together we decided to watch a series called Outlander.
If you’re not familiar with this TV series from Starz, Outlander is a historical time travel drama based on the best-selling books by Diana Gaboldon. The storyline follows the passionate relationship between two lead characters, combat nurse Claire and the chivalrous and handsome Scottish warrior Jamie. Diana Gaboldon is one of my mother’s all-time favorite authors – at times I’m sure my father felt pangs of jealousy the way my mom would blather on and on about leading man Jamie. This American-British series takes place in Scotland during the mid-1700’s. Outlander is worth watching for the scenery and costumes alone. Their costume designer, Terry Dresbach, is simply amazing and she runs a wonderful website full of her sketches and photos of her costumes. The knitwear, in particular, is drool-worthy.
Inspired by Claire’s cowl in Outlander I decided to see if I could come up with something similar. Of course, Claire’s cowl (seen here) is knit so it’s impossible to get the exact same design and drape but I thought I’d give it a go – a great project being that I was bedridden for a couple of weeks. After a few attempts, I finally settled on this design.
It’s very easy and works up really quickly – this can be done in one evening. I loved the first one I did so much I made a second cowl with a different yarn.
The outlander cowl is very easy and works up really quickly – this can be done in one evening. I loved the first one I did so much I made a second cowl with a different yarn.
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OUTLANDER CROCHET COWL PATTERN
NOTES: Pattern in U.S. crochet terminology
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
MATERIALS:
- Hook: U.S. P/11.5mm
- Worsted weight size 4 Yarn – Right now we’re loving Cascade 220. It’s 100% wool, and is completely soft and cozy. You’ll need about 3 skeins/ 128 yds each. You can purchase Cascade 220 from our yarn store here.
- Darning Needle & Scissors
ABBREVIATIONS:
- st = stitch
- ch = chain
- hdc = half double crochet
FINISHED SIZE: 17” tall, 28” circumference.
NOTES: Making a half double-crochet in the back loop isn’t as scary as it sounds. If you’re not familiar with crocheting this way see the photo below to help you know where to find the back loop. To crochet in the back loop of a stitch, insert your crochet hook underneath the back loop only and make your hdc as usual.
The front loop is the one that is closest to you and the back loop is the one that is furthest from you when you hold your crochet work.
PATTERN:
Made by holding 2 pieces of yarn together throughout the pattern.
Make a slip knot and chain 32.
ROW 1: hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook, hdc in each st across row, ch 2, turn.
ROW 2 onwards: hdc in the back loop of each st across the row, ch 2, turn. Repeat row 2 until the total length reaches 28” in length.
Finish: Carefully sew those two edges together from the inside/wrong side using the whip stitch and weave in ends.
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This PDF pattern also provides you with a bonus crochet tips and tricks pdf.
Click here to purchase an ad-free PDF of this pattern for your convenience.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this free pattern. If you’d like to get your hands on more crochet patterns check out this great book: Crocheted Scarves and Cowls: 35 colorful and contemporary crochet patterns
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Lea Fullerton
November 20, 2015 at 8:41 PM (4 years ago)Cannot wait to try your patterns
Audrey
December 10, 2015 at 5:03 PM (4 years ago)Love the pattern! So simple but really does look similar to the knit cowl. I was wondering if you doubled the yarn with the second cowl using the Homespun yarn?
Jamey
January 20, 2016 at 11:10 AM (3 years ago)Yes Audrey, I doubled that yarn too. It was a little thicker but still worked beautifully.
~ Jamey
Ashley
December 19, 2015 at 8:53 AM (4 years ago)Do you think his pattern would work using one strand of super bulky size 6 yarn instead of 2 strands of worsted size 4? I have some lion brand hometown USA yarn I want to use.
Jamey
January 20, 2016 at 11:09 AM (3 years ago)I’m not sure Ashley but you could give it a try. I think the main thing is to chain to the suggested 17 inches if 32 chains aren’t quite enough. I’m a big fan of experimenting – if it doesn’t work, rip it out.
~ Jamey
Lisa Schramke
January 24, 2018 at 4:46 AM (1 year ago)Hi Ashley, did the hometown work for you?
I have the same
Lisa
Fran Sherwood
September 26, 2018 at 2:58 AM (10 months ago)Usually, 2 strands of ww yarn will equal bulky yarn, not super bulky.
Gina Hart
December 28, 2015 at 8:28 AM (4 years ago)This is beautiful!! Thank you!!
Rebecca
January 14, 2016 at 5:03 AM (4 years ago)Is the first photo crocheted? I love it!
Jamey
January 19, 2016 at 11:12 AM (3 years ago)Hi Rebecca! Yes, both of these cowls are crocheted with the same pattern. Enjoy.
~ Jamey
Ruth
June 8, 2016 at 4:10 AM (3 years ago)Loved it. Thanks so much for sharing. I made one for me and one for my friend ( we both love the show too, by the way).
Amie
September 22, 2017 at 4:02 PM (2 years ago)Hi! I’m a beginner and I’m having trouble getting my cowl to look like the picture. I did the entire thing and realized that mine did not look like the picture, so I started from scratch which is frustrating, but I wanted to get it right. I watched a bunch of videos on half double crocheting in the back loop and I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. It seems like I’m doing all of the steps right, but the end product looks differently. Instead of having two v’s in the front, it looks like a straight line.
Ildiko
October 7, 2017 at 2:16 AM (2 years ago)Hello, I love this cowl, looks awesome! Did you use two strands of yarn with the second cowl? (clouds yarn) Thank you
Peggy
November 16, 2017 at 3:10 PM (2 years ago)I love your patterns! I made a version of the Outlander shrug/cowl last winter that was a huge hit with everyone. Also, it made a fantastic infinity scarf. Thank you for sharing your creative genius!
Karissa
January 12, 2018 at 6:46 AM (2 years ago)I LOVE this pattern. I used just one strand of super bulky yarn, and it still works! However, I can’t get the cowl to lay around my neck as pictured; mine drapes/hangs down instead of up closer to my neck like a turtle neck. Did I do something wrong? Maybe I needed to chain less?
AmyT
January 18, 2018 at 6:59 AM (1 year ago)Hi, what colorway of yarn did you use for the brown one? I LOVE it. I didn’t see a match on the Cascade 220 link though.
katie
March 5, 2018 at 9:34 AM (1 year ago)The best pattern for a cowl. Thank you
Rachel O'Neill
May 30, 2018 at 3:23 PM (1 year ago)How do you get it to sit right?
The top bit doesn’t seem as close as the pic makes out it ought to. Mine falls down.
@rachelisoneill on Instagram for a pic (can’t put it in here)
Grace
January 18, 2019 at 10:26 AM (6 months ago)Thank you for providing this pattern! What yarns were used in the photos? I love the light colorway.