Crochet Prayer Cap
This delicate crochet prayer cap, often worn for religious practices, is both beautiful and functional. Made from lightweight yarn, it features an intricate openwork design that keeps you cool while providing a lovely aesthetic. Perfect for gifting or personal use.
Crochet Prayer Cap
Materials:
- Lightweight cotton yarn (approximately 150-200 yards)
- Size 2.5 mm (US D) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge:
To ensure your cap will fit correctly, measure 4 inches (10 cm) over 14 double crochet stitches and 8 rows. Adjust your hook size if necessary to meet the gauge.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
Instructions:
Round 1: Begin with a magic circle. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 11 dc into the circle. Pull the slip knot tight to close the circle. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st. *2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same st. *dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in the same st. *dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (48 dc)
Rounds 5-10: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (48 dc per round)
Round 11: Ch 3, then (2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) around. Join with a sl st. (60 dc)
Round 12: Ch 3, then (dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st) around. Join with a sl st. (72 dc)
Rounds 13-16: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (72 dc)
Round 17: Ch 3, (dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st) around. Join with a sl st. (84 dc)
Rounds 18-22: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (84 dc)
Round 23: Ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st. Join with a sl st. (96 dc)
Rounds 24-27: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (96 dc)
Round 28: For the last round, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
Finishing: Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle. Lightly block the cap by wetting it and shaping it gently to maintain the structure. This helps the stitches to open nicely and shows off the pattern.
Optional Variations: Experiment with different yarn colors or stitch patterns to make your cap unique!
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