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This pattern is an offshoot of the ṭāqīyah (skullcap)/beanie patterns I have been working on for some time now. The pattern can be knit up as a prayer skullcap or a beanie, and both versions in cotton, wool, or a cotton-wool blend (fibers tested so far). Suggested yarn weight is fingering/light sport. Gauge is roughly 8 stitches/8 rows per 2.5 cm (1 inch). The pattern reminds me of Mamlouk architecture and also Islamic harmonic tile designs; it is elaborated from a motif found in the book Alterknit Stitch Dictionary by Andrea Rangel.

The pattern features a corrugated rib using two strands of the same color followed by stockinette, both in stranded colorwork. Many will notice in this beanie a lean toward Armenian and two-end knitting traditions which produce a doubled and supple fabric. This is more or less a “one size fits most” pattern, knit up for an adult-sized head. Changing needle size and yarn weight will allow for variety here, as seen in the samples section. I prefer beanies that fit snugly to the head; slouchiness is quite possible given further material exploration.

Featured are cotton and wool versions. The cotton versions require the two smaller needles listed; the wool versions require the two larger needles listed. The pattern includes a chart, extensive round-by-round notes, as well as recommended tutorial videos. A section of samples shows a variety of yarns used, fiber information, needles used, final weight, and my notes on the particular yarn. Further notes go over sources of low-cost natural yarns as well as how to substitute yarns. Happy knitting!