Knitted Kippah: Basics to follow while knitting

Knitted Kippah: Basics to follow while knitting

The term Kippah is used to refer to a skull cap in Hebrew. It is used by Jewish boys and men and is kind of a skull cap. In some conservative Jewish communities, one can even come across both men and women wearing a kippah. It is a custom amongst the Jewish community that men should cover their heads while offering their prayers or while they are doing their lessons in a Synagogue or Torah. There is a huge demand for a knitted kippah and is often knitted by the members of the community. At times the kippah is knitted using interesting patterns and you cannot help but admire the designs. The kippah is usually is of one color. It can, however, be knitted in the colors of a team, colors that symbolize a particular tradition or are symbolic of any thing significant.

There are a number of materials that are required for knitting a kippah. You can use wool, yarn cotton and linen for this purpose. It is advisable to use worsted or a heavy yarn so that you can easily spot the stitches. You will also need a circular needle that is approximately 16 inches long. If you are keen to knit a particular pattern, then you can use contrasting yarns. A tapestry needle or crochet hook can be used for stitching along with stitch markers.

While knitting the kippah, you need to do 16 stitches in 20 rows for the gauge. This will make a kippah that measures 17 inches in its circumference and is 4 inches deep. It is important to consider the way you knit the stitches. If you intend them to be loose, then you need to use a small needle. On the other hand, if you want the stitches to be tight, it is better to use a larger needle. The fabric that you are using for the kippot should be firm but you should see to it that the material does not end up been too stiff. All these things ensure that the knitted kippah not only serves its purpose but also lasts long.

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