One Seam Guinea Pig Hat

Don't know how to master knitting in the round with double pointed needles? Don't worry! This One Seam Guinea Pig Hat is an easy knit hat for beginners that can be made with straight knitting needles. With just one seam and not many ends to weave in, you can knit your little cavy his or her own hat in a matter of minutes. This tiny hat is perfect for knitted bears or dolls too.

Knitting Needle Size: 7 or 4.5 mm

Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

 Materials: 

• U.S. size 7 knitting needles
• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Cherry Red 
• White scrap yarn, worsted weight

Instructions:
Co 32
R 1-3: *K1, P1; rep from * to end of row.
R 4: K
R 5: P
R 6: K
R 7: P
R 8: K
R 9: P
R 10: K2tog, *K; rep from * to end of row
R 11: P2tog, *P; rep from * to end of row
R 12: K2tog, *K; rep from * to end of row
R 13: P2tog 2x’s, *P; rep from * to end of row
R 14: K2tog 2x’s, *K; rep from * to end of row
R 15: P2tog 3x’s, *P; rep from * to end of row
R 16: K2tog 4x’s, *K; rep from * to end of row
R 17: P2tog 5x’s, *P; rep from * to end of row
R 18: K2tog 3x’s, *K; rep from * to end of row
R 19: P2tog 2x’s, *P; rep from * to end of row
R 20: K2tog 2x’s, *K; rep from * to end of row

Finishing:
Cut yarn and pull tightly through remaining stitches. Seam up the side of the hat and weave in ends. If desired, attach a small white pom pon to the top of the hat.