How to make hat longer

#1

finished a simple stockinette hat for grandson but it curled up so much it’s like a beanie. Can I somehow add on around the edge where I cast on in order to make it longer? help please don’t want to toss it. thanks, solargirl

#2

You can pick up stitches along the bottom edge and add a border. I think I would add ribbing or garter stitch but I guess you could add more stockinette.

I know what you mean about the curling. It uses up way more length than you might expect.

#3

If you knit the first inch or so with smaller needles, then switch to larger ones, it only rolls up to the point you switched needles.

#4

If you’re not opposed to crochet, you could also try crocheting a border around the edge of the hat to get it to lay flat.