Outlander-Inspired Wrap Shawl- Free Crochet Pattern
I am so happy with how this shawl came out, so I just had to write up a pattern so you could do it too! It’s super beginner-friendly, and a great project to just stitch away at on the couch. I haven’t watched Outlander myself, but the knitting and crochet shown have permeated my pattern recommendations. If you’ve seen any of my creations, you’ll know it’s just my style: rustic and natural. This style of wrap/tie-back shawl is so simple but so interesting to me, with perfect functionality. It’s great for everyday activities, keeping your hands free while still providing a lot of warmth to your upper body.
Crochet this shawl along with me in my YouTube video and enjoy some peaceful crafting ambiance.
I had such a good time making this shawl. In using the naturally-colored wool yarn, I felt really connected to knitters and crocheters from days past, how much effort it took to make a quality garment, even shearing and spinning the wool. I felt like I walked in their shoes just a little bit. Even through how the simple shapes of historical garments hold up to this day; a simple triangle makes an easily sizeable piece, a rolled collar, wrap front, and cape-like back.
Materials
- 6mm hook
- Worsted weight yarn. Approx. 550 yds of Color A, 220 yds of Color B.
- Yarn shown is I Love This Wool Naturals in Brindle and Toasted Almond (Discontinued)
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Notes
- Ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch.
- Great for beginners (uses ch, dc, sl st)
- I used this shawl pattern as a base.
- Final Measurements: 62 inches along the top, and 35 inches down the middle
- Adjust size by adding or subtracting rows.
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Pattern
- Start with Color A
Row 1: MC, ch 3, dc 2, ch 2, dc 3, pull MC tight.
Row 2: ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc in each stitch until ch-sp. In ch-sp (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2). Dc in each stitch until last, dc 2 in last stitch.
Rows 3-32: Repeat row 2.
Rows 33-36: In Color B, repeat row 2.
Rows 37-40: In Color A, repeat row 2.
Rows 41-44: In Color B, repeat row 2.
Cut yarn, Fasten off. Weave in ends.
- Now to make the ties.
In color B, attach yarn to outer corner, ch 75, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch. Sl st into the shawl, Fasten off, weave in ends. Repeat on the remaining outer corner.
I hope you enjoy crocheting your own Outlander wrap shawl as much as I did. It’s the best method of time travel, and I hope it brings some magic to your everyday adventures! I would love to see your creations, so please feel free to share them with me or comment if you have any questions.
4 Comments
Heather M Lindsay
do you have any pictures of how it ties in the back?
Sheepberry Crafts
I have a Reel on Instagram that shows it at the end. Just cross over the front, bring the corners together in the back, and tie the straps. Reel Here.
Jennifer
I followed the directions and yet still not long enough to wrap around my body. I am by no means a large person, 5’7″ 135 lbs. The more rows I add, then the back gets longer and longer and yet still can’t wrap around. Not sure how to correct this.
Sheepberry Crafts
I’m SO sorry I didn’t see this comment sooner! Unfortunately, you may have to frog and change the angle of the starting triangle if adding rows is not yielding the results you’d like. I would advise instead of 2dc, ch2, 2dc in each chain space, you dc, ch2, dc instead. This should make the triangle shallower, allowing you to add more rows without the back getting too long. A more similar triangle to this shawl: https://wilmade.com/such-simple-shawl/ as an example. Please let me know if I can help you any more!