A Muslim kufi cap

BeginnerUS TerminologyIn the Round

A traditional kufi cap worn by Muslim men. It is a small, rounded, brimless cap that fits snugly on the head. Typically about 2-3 inches tall, it has a simple, slightly domed shape that tapers slightly inward at the top.

Materials

Yarn

WORSTED · 200yd

Hook

6mm

Notions

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers

Gauge

17 sts × 20 rows = 4in × 4in (in single crochet)

Stitches Used

sc = single crochet
ch = chain
inc = increase
dec = decrease

Pattern

Main Cap Body

R1Ch 101, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (100)(100 sts)
R2Sc in each st around. (100)(100 sts)
R3[Sc 99, dec] repeat around. (99)(99 sts)
R4[Sc 98, dec] repeat around. (98)(98 sts)
R5Sc in each st around. (98)(98 sts)
R6[Sc 97, dec] repeat around. (97)(97 sts)
R7Sc in each st around. (97)(97 sts)
R8[Sc 96, dec] repeat around. (96)(96 sts)
R9Sc in each st around. (96)(96 sts)
R10[Sc 95, dec] repeat around. (95)(95 sts)
R11Sc in each st around. (95)(95 sts)
R12[Sc 94, dec] repeat around. (94)(94 sts)
R13[Sc 93, dec] repeat around. (93)(93 sts)