• Home
  • Suggest A DIY
  • DIY Newsletter

Knitting

Patterns, projects and techniques


CraftGossip.com may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.
  • About CraftGossip
  • Our Network
    • Bath & Body Crafts
    • Candle Making Ideas
    • Crochet Ideas
    • Cross Stitch
    • Edible Crafts
    • Felting Patterns
    • Glass Art
    • Home & Garden Ideas
    • Indie Crafts
    • Jewelry Making
    • Kids Crafts
    • Knitting Patterns
    • Lesson Plans
    • Needlework
    • Party Ideas
    • Polymer Clay
    • Quilting Ideas
    • Recycled Crafts
    • Scrapbooking
    • Sewing Patterns
    • Stamping
    • DIY Weddings
    • Not Craft Ideas
  • Giveaways
  • Roundups
  • Christmas
  • Search
  • Our Store

Review: Highland Outlander Knits

April 28, by Sarah White. 1 Comment

Highland Knits book reviewI’ve never read any of the Outlander books or watched the television series based on them, but I know the time-traveling romance set in the Scottish highlands is appealing to a lot of people for a lot of reasons. Knitters swoon at the storyline as well as the knits worn by the characters, which inspired designers to take on some of the garments shown in the series or projects inspired by the show and books in the book Highland Knits: Knitwear Inspired by the outlander Series.

Even if you’re not a fan of the series, there are lots of lovely patterns here, starting with the super-bulky, long, reversible, shape-shifting Time Traveler Reversible Vest by Karen Clements. Jennifer Jackson’s triangular Rent Collection Shawl is inspired by Clare’s shawl and uses intarsia to make the striped edging.

Clements’ Lallybrough Shrug is another easy, super bulky project that can be customized to fit, while the Sassenach Cowl by Kristin Brooks is another classic from the show that couldn’t be easier — it’s a Garter Stitch cowl worked with super bulky yarn held double (get the pattern free from Amazon through the end of April 2016).  And Kalurah Hudson’s cabled, knee-high Standing Stones Socks are perfect for keeping toes warm on the moor or anywhere else. Check out all the patterns on Ravelry.

Classic Scottish style combines with easy modern elements like large scale and simple stitch patterns to make an evocative collection that’s also easy to fit into everyday life, which is great regardless of whether you’re a fan of the series.

About the book: 112 pages, paperback, 16 patterns (skill level is not given, but most are good for beginner to advanced beginner knitters comfortable with cables and a bit of shaping). Published by Interweave/F+W, April 2016. Suggested retail $22.99. Use code OUTLANDER20 at Interweave to get 20 percent off if ordered before the end of April 2016.

So if you are looking for knitting patterns from the Outlander series then this is a great start to finding the Highland patterns.

Looking to buy your Yarn online? Check out these online yarn specials.

Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only group to get, well, knitting patterns, ask questions and gain inspiration for what to knit next.

Check out these books dedicated to Knitted Cowl Patterns still looking for more cowl patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Next Pattern:

  • Book Review: Outlander Knitting
  • The Perfect Knit for Outlander Fans, and Everyone Else
  • Book Review: Martin Storey's Easy Cable & Aran Knits
«
»

Comments

  1. Mckee says

    October 26, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I purchased the book a few weeks ago. I just finished the sassanach cowl, and I came very close to running out of yarn on my 50th row. It said to knit 78 rows! And had I knitted all of those without running out of yarn, it would have been way to long and not fit right. So I stopped at 50. And I have a question for you or anyone else that has made the time travelers vest, how many stands of yarn do you use, all 3? Just wondering because it didn’t say.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Have you read?

Combine Knit and Crochet in the Sutton Shawlette

The Rory Baby Blanket Knit Pattern

A Colorful Sweater Knitting Pattern for Kids

Use Up Your Stash on the Stripey Turtle Tank

Book Review – Universal Yarn Uptown Favorite Afghans

Explore

Beginner Book Reviews Craft News and Events Free Patterns hat Knitting Articles Of Interest Knitting Patterns Knitting Technique & Ideas Quick scarf shawl patterns Sweaters

Support Us




RSS From The Network

  • Great collection of creative gift packaging embellishments
  • Clear Slime Recipe and Ocean Slime for Kids
  • Combine Knit and Crochet in the Sutton Shawlette
  • How to Make Your Own Sew In Labels
  • Modern Farmhouse Style Towel Trims Crochet Pattern
  • The Rory Baby Blanket Knit Pattern
  • “Currently Doing” Teen Layout
  • Apple Shaped Gift Box for Teacher
  • How to Make Punch Needle Threaders
  • Knotted Corner Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial

Trending popular ideas

What to Do with Single Skeins of Sock Yarn
This May Be the Perfect Summer Cardigan Pattern
The Basics of Knitting a Baby Blanket
A Colorful Way to Knit a Shawl
Bottom Up Sweaters to Knit
Use Up Your Stash on the Stripey Turtle Tank
How Do You Read a Knitting Pattern?
What Are Yarn Bowls for, and How to Make Your Own
Summer Sock Knitting Pattern
Delightful Sweater Knitting Pattern

Pick Your Blog

  • Sewing
  • Knitting
  • Quilting
  • Crochet
  • Home & Garden
  • Recycled Crafts
  • Scrapbooking
  • Stamping
  • Polymer Clay
  • Cross-Stitch
  • Edible Crafts
  • Felting
  • Glass Art
  • Indie Crafts
  • Kids Crafts
  • Jewelry Making
  • Lesson Plans
  • Needlework
  • Bath & Body
  • Party Ideas
  • Candle Making
  • DIY Weddings
  • Not Craft
  • Free Craft Projects

Copyright © 2022 · CraftGossip | Start Here | Contact Us | Link to Us | Your Editors | Privacy and affiliate policy