GARRUS VAKARIAN

Garrus Vakarian is a fictional character in BioWare’s Mass Effect franchise, whi acts as a party member (or “squadmate”) in each of the three games in the original trilogy. Garrus is a turian, one of the various alien species in Mass Effect, and is voiced by Brandon Keener.

He was initially introduced in the first game as a C-Sec officer tired of all the rules and regulations his job includes. Come Mass Effect 2, Garrus forms a vigilante group on the crime-ridden Omega, before his team is wiped out due to betrayal. Mass Effect 3 features him advising the other turians on how to defeat the Reapers. In addition to the Mass Effect game trilogy, Garrus also appears in the third issue of Homeworlds, it tells the story of how Garrus ends up on Omega and elaborates on his backstory.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: Dark charcoal, gray, buff, black, pewter, pale blue, and charcoal.
B Crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Toothpick
Electrical tape

FINGERS AND THUMBS (MAKE 6):
Rd 1: With charcoal, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off on THUMBS and first FINGERS for each ARM. DO NOT FINISH OFF in second FINGER for each ARM.

ARMS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: sc in next 2 sc on second FINGER, sc in next 4 sc on first FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on second FINGER. (8)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 3: sc in next 4 sc on THUMBS, sc in next 8 sc on ARMS. (12)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 5: (sc3tog), sc in next 6 sc. (8)
Rd 6: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (6)
Rd 7: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (8)
Rds 8-16: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 17: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (10)
BEGIN STUFFING THE ARMS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING ARMS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rds 18-21: sc in each sc around. (10)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

TOES (MAKE 4):
Rd 1: With dark charcoal, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off in first TOE of each LEG. DO NOT FINISH OFF in second TOE for each LEG. Change to charcoal.

LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: sc in next 2 sc on second TOE, sc in next 4 sc on first TOE, sc in next 2 sc on second TOE. (8)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (8)
NOW WORKING IN ROWS.
Rw 4: sc in next 5 sc leaving remaining sc of Rd 3 unworked. (5)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc. (4)
NOW WORKING IN RDS AGAIN.
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, sc in the side of Rows 4-5, slip st in unworked sc on Rd 3, sc in the side of Rows 4-5.
Rd 7: sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc over next 4 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rd 8: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rd 9: sc2tog, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc. (10)
Rd 10: (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) around. (8)
BEGIN STUFFING THE LEGS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING LEGS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rds 11-13: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 14: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. (9)
Rd 15: sc in each sc around. (9)
Rd 16: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. (10) Change to gray.
Rds 17-20: sc in each sc around. (10)
Rd 21: sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc. (9)
Rds 22-23: sc in each sc around. (9)
Rd 24: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc. (10)
Rd 25: sc in each sc around. (10)
Rd 26: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc. (11)
Rd 27: sc in each sc around. (11)
Rd 28: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc. (12)
Rds 29-31: sc in each sc around. (12)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

BODY:
Rd 1: With charcoal, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook. (4)
Rd 2: sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 12 sc on RIGHT LEG starting with sc #1, sc in next 2 sc on BODY, sc in next 12 sc on LEFT LEG starting with sc #6. (28)
Rds 3-11: sc in each sc around. (28)
Rd 12: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (32)
Rd 13: (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36)
Rds 14-19: sc in each sc around. (36)
Rd 20: sc in next 16 sc, holding next sc on BODY and sc #2 on RIGHT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 16 sc on BODY, holding next sc on BODY and sc # on LEFT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc.
Rd 21: sc in next 16 sc, sc in next 8 sc on RIGHT ARM, sc in next 16 sc on BODY, sc in next 8 sc on LEFT ARM. (48)
Rds 22-24: sc in each sc around. (48)
Rd 25: sc in next 16 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 16 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times. (40)
Rd 26: sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 12 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times. (32)
Rd 27: (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 8 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 8 sc, (sc2tog) twice. (24)
Rd 28: (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) twice. (16)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING BODY FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 29: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 30: slip st in next 4 sc, (slip st changing to gray, ch 1, sc) in next sc, sc2tog, (sc in next sc, sc2tog) 3 times, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 31: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 32: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc. (12)
Rd 33: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 34: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 2, slip st in second ch from hook, slip st in last sc before ch-2, sc in next sc, ch 3, slip st in second ch from hook, slip st in next ch, slip st in last sc before ch-3, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, slip st in second ch from hook, slip st in next ch, slip st in last sc before ch-3, sc in next sc, ch 2, slip st in second ch from hook, slip st in last sc before ch-2, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, slip st in first sc.
Rds 35-36: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (20)
Rd 37: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 3 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 3 sc, change to gray, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc. (20)
Rd 38: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 5 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 5 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc changing to charcoal. (20)
Rd 39: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc changing to gray. (20)
Rds 40-42: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (20)
Rd 43: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (15)
Rd 44: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (10)
Rd 45: sc2tog around. (5)
Finish off with a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 45, pull tightly, and secure. Weave in ends.

EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH:
Using charcoal, embroider MOUTH on head. Using gray and charcoal, embroider NOSE on head. Using black, embroider EYES on head.

HEAD SPIKES (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With gray, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 4 ch. (6)
Rw 2: Ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, working in back loops only of Rw 1 and working over ch, sc in next sc, hdc in next 4 hdc. (6)
Rw 3: Ch 10, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, working in back loops only of Rw 2 and working over ch, sc in next sc, hdc in next 4 hdc. (9)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HEAD SPIKES to head with unused loops on the outside. Weave in ends.

FOREHEAD:
Rd 1: With gray, ch 2, 5 sc in second ch from hook. (5)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice. (7)
Rd 3: Ch 2, dc in next sc, (dc, ch 2, slip st) in next sc, (sc, hdc) in next sc, (dc, tr, dc) in next sc, (hdc, sc) in next sc, (slip st, ch 2, dc) in next sc, (dc, ch 2, slip st) in next sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew FOREHEAD to head covering HEAD SPIKES attachment. Weave in ends.

EAR DOME (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With charcoal, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch, slip st in first sc changing to gray. (4)
Rd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew EAR DOMES to head. Weave in ends.

COMPUTER EYE SHADE:
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (10) Change to pale blue.
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 6 sc. (10)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew COMPUTER EYE SHADE to head. Weave in ends.

PANTS:
Rd 1: With charcoal, ch 33, sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across. (32)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (32)
Finish off leaving a long tail.
NOW WORKING IN ROWS.
Rw 3: Skip next 8 sc, attach white with slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 15 sc. (16)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog. (14)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog. (12)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (8)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog across. (4)
Rws 10-14: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (8)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (12)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (16)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Finish off leaving along tail. Sew Rw 21 to Rw 2. Place PANTS on GARRUS VAKARIAN and sew in place and pieces are attached.

FRONT PANTS BARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (5)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (5)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using buff, embroider stripe on FRONT PANTS BARS. Sew FRONT PANTS BARS to PANTS. Weave in ends.

PANTS LEGHOLE WRAPS (COMPLETE ACROSS TOP OF BOTH LEGHOLES):
Rw 1: Working in the side of Rws and working through both thicknesses of PANTS and FRONT PANTS BARS, attach dark charcoal in the side of Rw 7 and working toward top, ch 1, sc in next 5 Rws, sc in same sc as attachment of front and back of PANTS, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 5 Rws.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

PANTS FRONT TO BACK WRAP:
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 20, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 17 ch, (sc, hdc, sc) in next ch working around ch, working in free loop of foundation ch, sc in next 17 ch, 2 sc in next ch, slip st in first sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using dark charcoal, embroider center line. Sew PANTS FRONT TO BACK WRAP to PANTS. Weave in ends.

LEG GUARDS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4)
Rws 2-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (8)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (10)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

LEG GUARD TOP STRAP (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (9)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew LEG GUARD TOP STRAP to LEG GUARD wrapping around leg before securing second side. Using gray, embroider “x” on each end. Using buff, embroider center stripe. Weave in ends.

LEG GUARD BOTTOM STRAP (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (12)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew LEG GUARD TOP STRAP to LEG GUARD wrapping around leg before securing second side. Using gray, embroider “x” on each end. Using buff, embroider center stripe. Weave in ends.

KNIFE SCABBARD:
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4)
Rws 2-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew sides together. Sew bottom closed. Sew KNIFE SCABBARD to LEFT LEG GUARD. Wrap black tape around toothpick. Place in KNIFE SCABBARD.

KNIFE SCABBARD STRAP:
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew KNIFE SCABBARD STRAP across KNIFE SCABBARD. Using buff, embroider center line. Weave in ends.

LEG GUARD SMALL POUCH:
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Fold LEG GUARD SMALL POUCH in half and sew together. Sew LEG GUARD SMALL POUCH to LEFT LEG GUARD. Weave in ends.

LEG GUARD LARGE POUCH:
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (6)
Rws 2-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Fold LEG GUARD LARGE POUCH in half and sew together. Sew LEG GUARD LARGE POUCH to RIGHT LEG GUARD. Weave in ends.

SHIN GUARDS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (12)
Rws 2-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (12)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (14)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (16)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Finish off leaving a long tail.
Rw 9: skip next 5 sc, attach dark charcoal in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 5 sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends. Wrap around LEGS and sew together.

SHIN GUARD SPIKES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With dark charcoal, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch, slip st in first sc changing to charcoal. (4)
Rd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. (4)
Rds 3-4: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 5: sc in next sc, (sc, dc) in next sc, (dc, sc) in next sc, sc in next sc. (6)
Rd 6: sc in next 2 sc, dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sc. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff SHIN GUARD SPIKES firmly. Sew SHIN GUARD SPIKES to back of SHIN GUARDS. Weave in ends.

FOOT GUARDS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 9, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch. (12)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew FOOT GUARDS to LEGS. Weave in ends.

BREASTPLATE STRAP:
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 41, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (40)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (40)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Wrap around BODY and sew together. Weave in ends.

BREASTPLATE:
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next 2 sc. (4) Change to charcoal.
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next sc. (4) Change to dark charcoal.
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, 2 sc in next sc. (6) Change to charcoal.
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc. (6) Change to dark charcoal.
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (8) Change to charcoal.
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 4 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc. (8)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 4 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (10)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (12)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (12)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (14)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (16)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (18)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (18)
LEFT SHOULDER:
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, leaving remaining sc unworked. (6)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc. (5)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog. (4)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc. (3)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog. (2)
Rw 23: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Rw 24: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc. (1)
Rw 25: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc. (2)
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (3)
Rw 27: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
RIGHT SHOULDER AND BACK:
Rw 18: With right side facing, attach dark charcoal in first sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (6)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc. (5)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog. (4)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc. (3)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog. (2)
Rw 23: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Rw 24: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc. (1)
Rw 25: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc. (2)
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (3)
Rw 27: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. (4)
Rw 28: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 8, working in the sc of RIGHT SHOULDER, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc.
Rw 29: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, sc in next 8 ch, sc in next 5 sc. (18) Change to gray.
Rws 30-34: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (18) Change to dark charcoal after Rw 33.
Rws 35-36: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (18)
Rw 37: Ch 1, turn; working in front loops only, sc in each sc across. (18)
Rw 38: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog. (16)
Rw 39: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog. (14)
Rw 40: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog. (12)
Rws 41-42: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (12)
Rw 43: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc3tog. (8)
Rw 44: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc3tog. (4)
Rw 45: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using buff, embroider center lines.

BREASTPLATE BACK UNDERPLATE:
Rw 1: Working in free loops of Rw 36 of BREASTPLATE, attach charcoal in first sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 17 sc. (18)
Rws 2-7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (18)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog. (16)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog. (14)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog. (12)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc3tog. (8)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc3tog. (4)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog. (2)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail.

BREASTPLATE COLLAR:
Rd 1: Attach charcoal in third unworked sc of Rw 17, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next sc, sc in same sc as last sc of Rw 18, working the side of Rws, sc in next 6 Rws, hdc in next 2 Rws, dc in next 3 Rws, working in free loops of ch-8, dc in next 8 ch, working in the side of Rws, dc in next 3 Rws, hdc in next 2 Rws, sc in next 6 Rws, sc in same sc as last sc of Rw 18, sc in next 2 unworked sc of Rw 17, slip st in first sc. (36)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, hdc in next 2 hdc, dc in next 14 dc, hdc in next 2 hdc, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc changing to dark charcoal. (36)
Rds 3-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, hdc in next 2 hdc, dc in next 14 dc, hdc in next 2 hdc, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (36)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc in next 28 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc. (36)
Finish off. Weave in end. Using buff, embroider center line and wings.

BREASTPLATE COLLAR SIDE PLATES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With charcoal, ch 9, dc in third ch from hook, dc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 3 ch, dc in next 2 ch. (13)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BREASTPLATE COLLAR SIDE PLATES to BREASTPLATE COLLAR. Sew BREASTPLATE to BODY. Weave in ends.

BREASTPLATE BACK OVERPLATE:
Rw 1: With gray, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (6)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (8)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rws 6-7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (10)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (12)
Rws 9-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (12)
LEFT SIDE:
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, leaving remaining sc unworked. (3)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc. (2)
Rws 13-14: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. (3)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM:
Rw 11: Skip next 2 sc on Rw 10, attach gray, ch 1, sc together same sc as attachment and next sc, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (3)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog. (2)
Rws 13-14: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (3)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 4, working in the LEFT SIDE, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc.
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 ch, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (10)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc2og, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (8)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (6)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc3tog. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail.

INSERT:
Rw 1: With pewter, ch 9, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (8)
Rws 2-3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rws 4-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc, change to pewter, sc in next 3 sc. (8)
Rws 6-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Finish off. Sew INSERT to BREASTPLATE BACK OVERPLATE. Sew BREASTPLATE BACK OVERPLATE to BREASTPLATE. Weave in ends.

BREASTPLATE STRAP POUCHES (MAKE 4):
Rw 1: With gray, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. (2)
Rws 2-3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BREASTPLATE STRAP POUCHES to BREASTPLATE STRAPS. Weave in ends.

BREASTPLATE STRAP CANNISTERS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With buff, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (6)
Rws 2-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew Rw 1 and Rw 4 together.
END CAPS (COMPLETE ON BOTH ENDS OF BREASTPLATE STRAP CANNISTERS):
Rw 1: Working in the side of Rws, attach charcoal, ch 1, sc in same Rw as attachment, sc in next 3 sc, slip st in first sc. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 1, pull tightly and secure. Sew BREASTPLATE STRAP CANNISTERS to BREASTPLATE STRAP. Weave in ends.

SHOULDER GUARDS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With pewter, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 3 ch. (9)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc. (12)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 3 sc. (15) Change to dark charcoal.
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to pewter, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next sc. (16)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to pewter, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next sc. (18)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to pewter, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 2 sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next sc. (20)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using buff, embroider center lines. Sew SHOULDER GUARDS to ARMS. Weave in ends.

SHOULDER GUARD CANNISTERS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (3)
Rws 2-3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (3)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew SHOULDER GUARD CANNISTER to SHOULDER GUARDS. Weave in ends.

SHOULDER GUARD CANNISTER STRAPS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (6)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew SHOULDER GUARD CANNISTER STRAPS across SHOULDER GUARD CANNISTERS. Using buff, embroider center line. Weave in ends.

ARM GUARDS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dark charcoal, ch 14, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (13)
Rws 2-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (13)
Rws 6-7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 5 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 3 sc. (13)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next sc, change to dark charcoal, hdc in next 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc, hdc in next 2 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next sc, change to dark charcoal, sc in next 3 sc. (14)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Wrap around ARMS and sew together. Using buff, embroider center lines. Weave in ends.

ARM GUARD POUCHES (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With gray, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. (2)
Rws 2-3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew ARM GUARD POUCHES to ARMS GUARDS. Weave in ends.

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