Ascendio Beanie

Ascendio Beanie by Wanded Knit and Crochet

What is Being Made

The Ascendio Beanie is a knitted hat pattern designed by Jenny Noto of Wanded Knit and Crochet. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a beanie featuring clean, spiraling cable and twist details that evoke the visual effect of an upward-moving charm. The design is written to accommodate multiple yarn weights, making it versatile for different fiber preferences and allowing for easy sizing adjustments.

Skill Level and Difficulty

This pattern is rated as Advanced Beginner difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who have moved beyond basic techniques but are not yet at an intermediate level. The pattern instructions are comprehensive and should be read in their entirety before beginning the project.

Techniques Used

The primary technique featured in the Ascendio Beanie is cable and twist work. These structural elements create the distinctive spiraling appearance that gives the beanie its visual interest and thematic connection to upward movement. The pattern utilizes circular knitting construction, which is the standard method for creating seamless hats.

Stitches and Construction

While the PDF content does not specify individual stitch abbreviations, the pattern employs cable stitches and twist stitches as its defining features. The beanie is constructed using circular needles or double-pointed needles depending on the yarn weight chosen, allowing knitters to work in the round for a seamless finish.

Materials and Yarn Weight Options

The Ascendio Beanie pattern is written for multiple yarn weights, providing flexibility in material selection:

• Super Bulky (weight 6): 62–65 yards of yarn with US 15/10mm circular needles and/or double-pointed needles
• Super Bulky Light/Bulky (weight 5): 90–100 yards of yarn with US 11/8mm circular needles and/or double-pointed needles
• Light Bulky (weight 5): 100–115 yards of yarn with US 10/6mm circular needles (optional)
• Worsted (weight 4): 125–130 yards of yarn with US 8/5mm circular needles

All needle options are 16-inch circular needles, with the flexibility to use double-pointed needles as an alternative. The pattern's multi-weight construction allows knitters to choose yarn based on personal preference, desired finished fabric density, and available materials.

Pattern Features

The Ascendio Beanie includes adjustable sizing options, making it accessible for different head circumferences. The pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF file, allowing immediate access upon purchase. This is an original design by Jenny Noto, and knitters are permitted to create and sell finished items made from this pattern with proper credit attribution to Wanded Knit and Crochet.