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PATTERN INFO:
This cowl was inspired by the warrior tabards worn by the team of women who serve as the special forces for the fictional African nation of Wakanda, the Dora Milaje. They are the best and strongest of their people. Well-versed in martial arts, weaponry, and diplomacy, these women are a force to be feared and admired.

The cowl starts with a square motif, and chevrons are worked on two sides of the center pattern. Using a single skein of fingering wt yarn, the ends are joined by a decorative
button. It can be worn with the motif in the front or in the back of the neck.

Required Skills
Basic Crochet skills
Half double crochet
Basic decreases
Puff St
Finished Measurements 8.5” x 33.5”/ 21.6 cm x 85 cm

Materials
Sample 1 (multi with sparkles): (1) skein Forbidden Fibers Co Pride, colorway Okoye (70% Superwash Merino/20% Nylon/10% Stellina; 495 yards /4oz (453 m /113g))
Sample 2 (rusty tonal) (1) skein Madelinetosh Tosh Sock, colorway Saffron (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 395 yds/4oz) Note: two different dye lots were used.

US F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook; (1) ⅞” (23mm) button with shaft; darning/tapestry needle; sewing needle; coordinating thread

Gauge 19 sts and 10 rows = 4” (10cm) square in Half Double Crochet