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What is the difference between a 4-part and a 6-part kippah?

There is zero halachic ramification between these two types of Yarmulkas, and it is simply a difference in construction, style, comfort, and social preference in accordance to one’s associate sect, with some preferring one type of style over another. While I have heard that some people avoid the four-part kippah because the seams form a cross (“tzeilem”) on top, I do not find any basis for this. While it is certainly true that irrelevant of the potential Halachic allowance, many try to avoid having any resemblance of a cross or even a + symbol around as a distance from idol worship and Christianity, nonetheless, the four-part Kippa does not resemble a cross nor a + symbol and hence I see no reason for it to be avoided. Practically, most Chareidi Jews choose the 6 part Kippah, while many of the more modern orthodox have a four part kippa. However, there are also Chareidi style kipas of four parts, and hence whatever one chooses is fine.

Construction difference: The main difference in construction lies in the number of triangular fabric sections used. A 4-part kippah is made from four triangular fabric sections, while a 6-part kippah is made from six triangular fabric. A 4-part kippah may not contour as well to the head, whereas a 6-part kippah offers a rounder, more secure fit.

 

See regarding a cross or plus sign: Admur 113:7; Michaber 113:8; Ravayah; Mordechai; Rama 141:1; Piskeiy Teshuvos 154:30; Chaim Bayad 26; Minchas Elazar 1:53; Darkei Teshuvah 141; Shuclhan Menachem 4 p. 36; Igros Moshe Y.D. 1:69; Paameiy Yaakov p. 53; yechaveh Daas 3:65; Tzitzi Eliezer 14:91; Shulchan Menachem 4 p. 36

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