How to Crochet a Men's Cotton Kippah

Crocheted kippot can have intricate designs.

Jewish men wear kippot to remind them that God is always above them. A crocheted kippah makes a thoughtful gift. You can crochet a man's kippah in a solid color, or you can change colors to create stripes. With a little planning, you can add graphics like a Mogen David to the kippah. A basic solid color or two-color crocheted man's kippah can be completed in a weekend. In order to be sure that the kippah meets kosher guidelines, only use 100 percent cotton threads or yarn for your project.

Things You'll Need

• Presencia Finca No. 16 cotton, white
• Presencia Finca No. 16 cotton, blue
• Crochet hook size No. 10 or 1.30 mm
• Scissors
• Tape measure or ruler
• Tapestry needle

Instructions

1. Attach the white cotton thread to the crochet hook with a slip knot. Make two chain stitches. Do not join.

2. Make six single crochet stitches in the second chain stitch from the hook. Mark the last single crochet stitch with a contrasting color thread or row marker. Do not join and do not turn the crochet project.

3. Make two single crochet stitches in each of the previous six single crochet stitches, for a total of 12 single crochet stitches. Move the marker to the last single crochet stitch.

4. Make two single crochet stitches in the next single crochet stitch. Make one single crochet stitch in the next single crochet. Continue the pattern of two single crochet stitches, one single crochet stitch, until you get back to the marker. You have made a total of 18 single crochet stitches in this round. Move the marker to the last stitch in this round.

5. Make two single crochet stitches in the next single crochet stitch. Make one single crochet stitch in each of the next two single crochet stitches. Make two single crochet in the next single crochet stitch and make one single crochet stitch in each of the next two single crochet stitches. Repeat the two single crochet, one single crochet, one single crochet, two single crochet pattern until you get back to the marker. Move the marker to the last stitch.

6. Make two single crochet stitches in the next single crochet stitch. Make one single crochet stitch in each of the next three single crochet stitches. Make two single crochet in the next single crochet stitch. Change color every two rounds. Continue this pattern until the kippah measures 4 inches in diameter.

7. Make one single crochet stitch in each single crochet stitch. Continue this pattern until the kippah measures six inches in diameter. Continue to change color every two rounds.

8. Fasten off the yarn and weave the ends in using a tapestry needle.

References

• Chabad: Kipah (Head Covering)