Chandika is a ferocious Hindu goddess, one who cannot tolerate evil acts, and who slays those who commit them, without mercy.

Sometimes, we all need to bring a little Chandika into our hearts. Though we probably shouldn’t do any actual slaying, and though ferocity, intolerance, and a lack of mercy are not qualities to foster, there are times when it feels necessary, as a woman, to declare that there is a right, and a wrong.

This hat is made in that spirit, with a light, feminine color pushing out from the dark, resolute.

The pattern calls for about 100 yards apiece of main color and contrast color. It is worked in two-color brioche, in the round.