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Knitted Knocker One-Piece knittedknockersusa.com (Knitted on Double Pointed Needles in the Round)
Knitted Knockers are breast prosthesis used by cancer patients after a mastectomy. They are knitted in the shape of a breast with cotton yarn (acrylic yarns should be avoided). When Knitted Knockers are placed in a bra, they take the shape and feel of a real breast. To be part of the worldwide Knitted Knockers Charities, Inc effort (knittedknockers.info), all you have to do is make a single Knitted Knocker. Then you can either: 1) donate the completed knockers to Knitted Knockers Charities, Inc at 3133 S Lindsay Rd #107, Gilbert, Arizona 85295 and we will give them to breast cancer survivors free of charge; 2) contact one of the regional Knocker organizations identified at knittedknockersusa.com; 3) find someone in your area to donate them to directly. You've just made a difference in women's life!
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Pattern Info: With this pattern we have tried to match the needs of the knitters with the needs of the recipients of the Knitted Knockers. With all the varieties of knitting experience levels, we understand that this pattern may have parts that are new to you. With a little patience and some help from our “Frequently Asked Questions and Answers" at www.knittedknockersusa.com, we are confident you will be able to knit the Knockers. If, however, you have questions, please email us at info @ knittedknockers.info “PATTERN QUESTION" in the Subject line, and be sure to include a phone number.
Pattern
Size: A [B, C, D, DD] Cup (Note: numbers for Size A are given first, with the numbers for other sizes in parenthesis. If only one number is given, it applies to all sizes)
Materials:
·Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, approx. 45-88 yards per knocker (#3/DK weight yarn—100% Cotton) 1 set of US #6/4mm double pointed needles ? Small split ring marker or safety pin ? Sharp tapestry/darning needle · Stuffing (polyester fiber fill purchased at any local craft store) · Decorative shank button for “nipple” (optional) see Nipple Note below Gauge: 22 sts/24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch Abbreviations: BO = Bind Off CO = Cast On Dpn = Double pointed needle K = Knit Kfb = Knit in the front and the back of the same stitch K2tog = Knit two together M1 = Make One Sts = Stitches WS = Wrong Side I-Cord = CO required number of sts onto a dpn. K all sts. Next Row = Do not turn. Switch theneedlebacktoyour lefthand andslideall sts tothe other endofthe needle. Bring the yarn around the back of the work, and start knitting the sts again. After the first 2 sts, give the yarn a sharp tug. Repeat this row for I-cord. For a video tutorial, see http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/i-cord-continental (for continental knitters) or http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/i-cord-english (for English knitters)
Directions:
Front: CO 3 sts. Variations: Some women prefer nipples on their Knockers, some do not. If you want to be able to attach a bead or button nipple, knit 2 rows of I-Cord. Or you can work 1.5 - 2 inches of I-Cord that can be knotted when the prosthesis is finished. It will look like a nipple through the bra. If you don't want either a button or a long knotted I-cord for the nipple, then you just cast on and continue as directed below. · Work one row of I-cord, increasing as follows: kfb in each st. 6 sts Divide sts between 3 double-point needles, in preparation to begin working in the round. Place marker in first stitch. ? Knit one round. · Next round: [K to last st on needle, m1, k1] around. 3 sts increased. Repeat this round 19 [21, 23, 25, 27] times more. 66 [72, 78, 84, 90] sts total (22 [24, 26, 28, 30] sts on each needle). Knit two rounds with no increases. ①2015 Tempe Yarn and Fiber / Revised 11-5-13 (1 4 14) / www.knittedknockersusa.com Please share this pattern with anyone wishing to help make Knockers.
Knitted Knocker One-Piece by knittedknockersusa.com
1: Purl 2 sts, BO 4 sts, then purl the remaining sts to the beginning of the rour
Back:
·Next Round: Knit 2 sts. Then, using an e-wrap or knitted cast on, CO 4 sts, then knit the remaining sts to the beginning of the round. There should be 22 [24, 26, 28, 30] sts on each needle. · Next round: [K to last 2 sts on needle, k2tog] around. 3 sts decreased. Repeat this round until 6 sts remain. Cut yarn, leaving a 6-8" tail. Using a darning/tapestry needle, thread the yarn through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Finishing:
·Use the tail from the Back to tack the Front and Back pieces together through the center, so that the Back will be concave and will not sit against the scar and chafe or irritate it. ● If desired, attach a small decorative bead or button for the “nipple", or knot the I-cord and sew in place. ·Weave in all ends. needed in all sizes and colors so have fun making the Knockers of your choic
Additional Information:
Visit www.knittedknockersusa.com for information on stuffing knockers, adding weights to them, washing, and donating them, and for some design options. If you would like to add a personalized label you can download a suggested format at knittedknockers.info under label. Sizing Knockers: We have simplified the way you can tell the actual cup size of your finished Knocker. To do this, flatten the Knocker as flat as you can and measure across the diameter of the Knocker. Then use the information below to determine the size of your Knocker. 5 inches across = Size A 51/2 inches across = Size B 6 inches across = Size C 6/2 inches across = Size D 7 inches across = Size DD
This pattern is provided by Tempe Yarn & Fiber in support of Knitted Knockers Charities, Inc. (knittedknockersusa.com) effort and may be copied and distributed for the use of making Knitted Knockers.
Knitted Knocker One-Piece by knittedknockersusa.com
We realize that there are lots of creative people who might want to "do it their way". Please keep in mind that this pattern has been developed, tested and is based on feedback from numerous Knitted Knocker recipients. If you modify the pattern and reprint it, please include a reference and/or link back to this original pattern.
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Pattern Designer: Terry Neal / Technical Writer: Caneda Stalker Highsmith
