Colorful Crochet Kippah

Materials

• Cotton yarn in assorted colors (red, green, navy, white, black, etc.)
• Crochet hook size 2.5mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

21 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in single crochet (sc)

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st: stitch
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)

Instructions

1. Starting with the Crown:
   1. Create a magic ring.
   2. Round 1: ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
   3. Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around, sl st to first sc. (12 sts)
2. Working the Pattern:
   1. Round 3: ch 1, (sc in next st, inc in next st) around, sl st to first sc. (18 sts)
   2. Round 4: ch 1, (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around, sl st to first sc. (24 sts)
   3. Continue this pattern, increasing 6 sts in each round, until you have a diameter of 6 inches as you switch colors to create geometric designs. For example, alternate red and green every other row.
   4. Designing the Geometric Pattern: For traditional six-pointed stars or geometric shapes, use intarsia technique to alternate colors according to desired pattern. This involves dropping one color and picking up another without carrying yarn across the back.
3. Finishing:
   1. Once the diameter is 6 inches, continue without increasing to add more depth to the kippah as needed (2-3 rows).
   2. Cut yarn, leave a long tail, and use the tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends.

This detailed guide will help you craft a kippah that is unique and customizable according to your color preferences and design ideas.