Is there anyway to change a toddlers hat pattern for an adult to wear

[MeerKat]

For several weeks I have been hunting for a Floppy Brimmed Hat to wear for fishing. I really couldn't find exactly what I wanted, tonight I found a hat I just loved but it was for a Toddler. Is there anyway you can make it bigger. here is the Hat I want to make. Can anyone help me.
Weeping Willow Sun Hat for Infant/Toddler/Child Crochet Pattern - The Lavender Chair

[lulu12]

hey meercat---cant you just use a larger hook then make it a little longer

[Karol259]

You could add rows increasing evenly and make it a slouchy hat.

[MeerKat]

I was think about that, I think it calls for an I hook, maybe I can use a K hook., not sure on that. Increasing stitches, for me wouldn't work, I am not an expert at crocheting.

[lulu12]

hey meercat how are you doing ? i change to different needles all the time -i just made 13 pair of slippers from one pattern i used i-j-k- to make them different sizes--hope this works for you

[lulu12]

by the way i am waiting on the fish

[Jean Marie]

Hi Meerkat,
I agree. Use a bigger hook. I made a 12 inch square pattern and it fits a pillow.

[MeerKat]

Thanks Jean Marie I think I will do that.

[Jean Marie]

I was think about that, I think it calls for an I hook, maybe I can use a K hook., not sure on that. Increasing stitches, for me wouldn't work, I am not an expert at crocheting.

The pattern also says a J hook under Materials but in the pattern says an I hook. You could try a few stitches of the I hook and a few stitches of the J hook and see which one you like better.

[Jean Marie]

Thanks Jean Marie I think I will do that.

Hi Meerkat,
lulu12 also suggested using a bigger hook.