Knitted Knockers
According to the Knitted Knockers website, knittedknocker.org, Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Traditional breast prosthetics are usually expensive, heavy, sweaty and uncomfortable. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers on the other hand are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. This pattern was adapted for ease of use for In Knit For Love from knittedknockers.org bottom up, two needle pattern. All rights remain with knittedknockers.org.
Skill Level
Appropriate for Intermediate / Late Beginners
Required Skill Set
Cast-on, Knit, Purl, k2tog decrease, kfb increase, magic loop or double-pointed needles.
Sizes:
Made to fit various cup sizes. Knockers can be made in sizes ranging from A Cup to DD Cup. See Chart for sizing information. A visual chart can will be provided and can also be found at knittedknocker.org.
Suggested Yarn
1 skein Cascade Ultra Pima 100% Cotton, 5.5 to 6 sts per inch, 219 yds – or –
1 skein Yarn Bee Bamboo-tiful 50% Cotton 50% Bamboo, 5.5 to 6 sts per inch, 257 yds – or –
1 skein Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton 50% Bamboo, 6 sts per inch, 232 yds.
(Note: You can likely make several pairs of knockers with one skein of each of these yarns. Knittedknockers.org has a list of recommended yarns which will also be provided. They do not accept Hobby Lobby “I love this cotton” nor any yarns with wool or wool blends.)
Needles
Suggested needles:
40” or 47” circular magic loop needle, size US 5 or 6 or size needed to get gauge.
Gauge
Approximately 6 sts = 1 inch in Stockinette Stitch if using a Sport Weight or lighter DK weight yarn
Approximately 5.5 sts = 1 inch in Stockinette Stitch if using a regular DK weight yarn
Notions
Blunt Tip Needle
Stitch Markers
Fiberfill Stuffing
Construction Overview
These knockers are increased from the bottom cast-on edge to the outer edges. Defining purl ridges separate the bottom from the top. The top is then worked with decreases to the nipple where it is finished with or without a nipple. The knockers are then stuffed with fiberfill stuffing and the hole is left for the wearer to adjust the stuffing and cinch it up.