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INTRODUCTION
Oh, Outlander, how we love ye... the breathtaking drama and raw intensity of Claire and Jamies romance, the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highland landscape. But perhaps what mesmerizes us most is the texture, the depth, the earthy magnificence of... those unforgettable knits. We swoon.
From the signature Sassenach Cowl to the fan-favorite Rent Collection Shawl, our Highland Knits pattern collection captures the rustic yet undeniably feminine beauty of these Outlander-inspired pieces. Evincing the muted yet rich hues of the Scottish hillsides, this sumptuous gathering of chunky, tweedy designs summons the best of both worldsat once easy to knit and abounding with dramatic impact. Feeling adventurous? Our sixteen gorgeous patterns can be crafted from traditional yarns or your own handspun fibersbut whichever you choose, the story is all yours.
And while Claire may have donned her beloved knitwear against the backdrop of eighteenth-century Castle Leoch, youll find these evocative pieces embody a classic sensibility and versatility that effortlessly transcend time. Corset, tartan, or your favorite well-worn denim, they all have a place in Highland Knits.
Now, we invite you to lose yourself in the romance, the character, and the drama of the coming pagesand hope to inspire you to create pieces youre sure to fall in love with over and over and over again.
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PROJECTS
TIME TRAVELER REVERSIBLE VEST
When crossing centuries or just running errands, versatility is key. This unusual wrap can be worn several ways: belted or open, with a shorter collar and a longer vest (as shown) or turned upside down for an oversized collar.
Designed by Karen Clements
Finished Size
About 16" (40.5 cm) across back and 30" (76 cm) long.
Yarn
Bulky weight (#6 Super Bulky).
Shown here: Cascade Yarns Magnum (100% wool; 123 yd [112.5 m]/8.82 oz [250 g]): #9748 mocha heather, 3 skeins.
Needles
Size U.S. 19 (15 mm): 16" (40 cm) and 24" (60 cm) circular (cir) needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Tapestry needle.
Gauge
6 sts and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Rev St st.
STITCH GUIDE
Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st)
Row 1: (RS) Purl.
Row 2: (WS) Knit.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pattern.
Notes
Circular needle is recommended to accommodate large number of sts. Do not join; work back and forth in rows.
This vest is a rectangle worked vertically, but turned and worn horizontally with the purl side on the RS so the collar shows the knit side.
FRONT
With longer cir, CO 45 sts. Do not join; work back and forth in rows.
Beg with a WS row, work in Rev St st (see ) for 25 rows, ending after a WS row.
Shape Armhole
Row 1 (RS): P12, BO 14 sts kwise, p19.
Row 2 (WS): K19, use the backward-loop method (see ) to CO 14, k12.
BACK
Cont to work 30 rows in Rev St st, or until piece meas desired width across shoulders, ending after a WS row.
Shape Armhole
Rep Rows 1 and 2 of previous armhole.
FRONT
Cont to work 25 more rows in Rev St st, ending after a RS row.
BO all sts.
FINISHING
Block piece to measurements.
Armhole Trim
With shorter cir and WS (knit side) facing, beg at lower edge of armhole, pick up and knit 14 sts along first half of armhole, 1 st between CO and BO, 14 sts along rem half of armhole, then 1 st between CO and BO30 sts. BO all sts kwise.
Rep for second armhole.
Weave in ends.
MISTRESS BEAUCHAMPS CAPELET
Subtle lace details dress up this effortless capelet. A cross between a cowl and a shrug, this wonderful alternative to a jacket warms your shoulders while keeping your hands free.
Designed by Karen Clements
Finished Size
About 3434 (40, 4514)" (88.5 [101.5, 115] cm) in body circumference.
About 17 (20, 20)" (43 [51, 51] cm) long.
Capelet shown meas 40" (101.5 cm) in circumference.
Yarn
Bulky weight (#6 Super Bulky).
Shown here: Cascade Yarns Magnum (100% wool; 123 yd [112.5 m]/8.82 oz [250 g]): #0075 charcoal, 2 (2, 2) skeins.
Needles
Size U.S. 19 (15 mm): 24" (60 cm) circular (cir) needle.
Size U.S. 35 (19 mm): straight or cir needle (optional for BO).
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Stitch markers (m); waste yarn (optional); tapestry needle.
Gauge
6 sts and 8 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette st with smaller needles, worked in the rnd.
Notes
Capelet is knit from the top down.
Place different-colored markers for capelet and beg of rnd to easily tell them apart.
Tips are given for adjusting the size of this capelet to fit your body. If adjustments are made, more yarn may be required than what is listed in the yarn requirements.