This Ninja sweater and Ninja balaclava are very simple and easy to knit. You will find a lot of purling, which I like. I recommend purling in the Portuguese style. However, please feel free to knit in the way you are comfortable making garter stitches.
It is also easy to adjust the size so you can knit in the size that fits you best. For wider body, add some stitches when casting on. For longer body length, add some rows as you like.
This pattern includes instructions using Daruma's GEEK, but you don't have to use the specified yarn. You can use the leftover yarn at home to make something interesting. Please refer to page 7 for instructions without color specifications.
The Ninja Sweater is a warm sweater for the hips. The Ninja Balaclava is also a very warm hat for the neck and back of the head.
Details
Body Size(1, 2, 3, 4)
Waist circumference 120cm, 140cm, 160cm, 180cm
Body length Front side 50cm, 55cm, 60cm, 65cm
Back side 70cm, 75cm, 80cm, 85cm
Sleeves(1, 2, 3, 4)
Sleeve length 27cm for all sizes
Upper arm 33cm, 38cm, 43cm, 48cm
Armhole 25cm, 27cm, 32cm, 37cm
Yarn:GEEK(70m/30g) by Daruma
MC:GEEK8 (Ochre × Moss green)
CC1:GEEK7 (Milk × Purple)
CC2:GEEK4(Black × Blue)
CC3:GEEK6(Green × White)
CC4:GEEK3(Gray × Neon orange)
size 1 total 919m/ 395g
size 2 total 994m/ 426g
size 3 total 1115m/ 480g
size 4 total 1274m/ 542g
Gauge
Garter stitch 13 stitches x 26 row = 10cm ( 4in ), blocked
Stitch guide
Garter st (worked flat) by purling on RS and WS.
The garter stitch in this pattern is made by purling on both right and wrong side. It is recommended to use the Portuguese style of purling, A video tutorial is available and can be found linked on this page.
How to Portuguese Style Purling by Maysa Tomikawa