Knitted Knockers Pattern
If you enjoy knitting for charity, then these Knitted Knockers are something you should see. Designed as a knitted breast prosthesis, this free charity knitting pattern will show you how to make knitted breasts for women who have undergone a mastectomy, particularly breast cancer survivors. This knitted knockers pattern will help you feel like you did some good for people in a tough spot, since they'll go directly to women who need them. Additionally, this free knitting pattern is an excellent stash buster, as long as you follow the yarn guidelines.
NotesFor this pattern, be sure that the yarn is: DK weight or finer (sport weight preferred), soft, non-wool, and washable. These knockers are placed against sensitive skin, so they need to be soft, washable, and durable. You will also need a stitch marker.
Knitting Needle Size4 or 3.5 mm, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)
Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)
Pattern Instructions
This pattern has an outer piece, two transition rows, an inner piece, and an optional nipple. Instructions for all of these are provided below. This pattern is provided for US size 4 needles. Stitch counts and row repeats in parentheses are for size 5 needles.
Outer Piece (Top Side)
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Cast on: Cast on 3 sts
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Setup Row: kfb every stitch. Stitch count: 6 stitches.
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Divide onto 2 DPNs to begin knitting in the round -- 6 stitches, 2 per needle.
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Round 1: Across all 3 needles, kfb, k1. Stitch count: 9, 3 per needle.
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Round 2: k to last stitch on each needle, m1, k1, place stitch marker to mark needle 1. Stitch count: 12 stitches, 4 per needle.
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Cup Sizes and Stitch Counts:
A cup: Repeat round 2 24(18) times, or amount to equal 5” diameter (across). Stitch count: 84(66), 28(22) per needle.
B cup: Repeat round 2 26(20) times, or amount to equal 5.5” diameter (across). Stitch count: 90(72), 30(24) per needle.
C cup: Repeat round 2 30(24) times, or amount to equal 6” diameter (across). Stitch count: 102(84), 34(28) per needle.
D cup: Repeat round 2 32(26) times, or amount to equal 6.5” diameter (across). Stitch count: 108(90), 36(30) per needle.
E cup: Repeat round 2 34(28) times, or amount to equal 7” diameter (across). Stitch count: 114(96), 38(32) per needle.
Transition Rounds
These two rounds help define the edge as you begin to create the back of your knocker.
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Purl 2 rounds
Inner Piece (Back Side)
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Round 1: k to last 2 sts, k2tog (each needle)
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Round 2: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (each needle)
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Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until 12 sts remain, 4 on each needle
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Finishing: Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining sts and leave loose and open for stuffing.
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Fill with polyfill (optional; Knitted Knockers will stuff them for you if you leave them empty).
Optional Nipple
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Work 4 rows of i-cord. Stretch and twist i-cord tightly and stitch down to create a small nipple.
Abbreviations
- kfb
- Knit into front and back of stitch
- k
- Knit
- m1
- Make one, increase
- k2tog
- Knit 2 stitches together
- ssk
- Slip two stitches from left to right as if to knit, then knit them together through the back loops
- sts
- Stitches