AllFreeKnitKnocker Pattern

By: Mary Beth Temple for AllFreeKnitting.com

By: Mary Beth Temple for AllFreeKnitting.com

The AllFreeKnitKnocker Pattern was inspired by the design of our site. Our knockers are dedicated to all of our loyal readers. This knit breast prosthesis will help the thousands of women per year who undergo a mastectomy and need to wear a prosthesis. This free knitting pattern is a great way to give back. Whether you give it to a loved one or send it to a charity organization for distribution, you can feel proud knowing your knitting skills have helped breast cancer survivors all across the country. Feel free to print the AllFreeKnitKnocker Pattern, share it with your friends, and get to work! Every stitch you sprinkle with love will help someone in need.

Intermediate

Knitting Needle Size3 or 3.25 mm, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Materials List

Cascade Ultra Pima 100% cotton DK weight 220 yds 100g, 1 skein each 3735 Jade (A) and 3754 True Black (B)
Kreinik Twist thread weight,(C ) 250 m color 102 Vatican
DPNS size 3
Tapestry needle
Fiberfil
Optional: 2 pair 12” straight knitting needles for embellishment. I used size 9 but size doesn't matter
Silver paint for needles
Paintbrush

Instructions

Knocker

Top
With A and using a provisional cast-on, cast on 90 sts, 30 each on each of 3 DPNS. Set up to knit in the round being careful not to twist.

Rnds 1 – 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: *K2tog, yo. Rep from * around.
Rnd 4: With A & C held together (they will be held together from here out), knit.
Rnd 5: [With B, k2, with A/C k 3, (with B k1, with A/C k3) 6 times, with B k2] 3 times.
Rnds 6 & 8: K around, working A/C sts in A/C and B sts in B.
Rnd 7: [With B, ssk, k1, with A/C k 3, (with B, k1, with A/C k3) twice, with B, k1, with A/C k1, with B, k1, with A/C k3, (with B, k1, with A/C, k3) twice, with B, k2tog] 3 times. 84 sts, 28 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 9: [With B, ssk, k1, (with A/C k3, with B, k1 ) twice, with A/C k2, with B, k3, with A/C k2, (with B, k1, with A/C k3) twice, with B, k2tog] 3 times. 78 sts, 26 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 10: [With B, k2, (with A/C k3, with B, k1) twice, with A/C k7, (with B, k1, with A/C k3) twice, with B, k1] 3 times.
Rnd 11: [With B, ssk, k1, (with A/C k3, with B, k1) twice, with A/C k5, (with B, k1, with A/C k3) twice, with B, k2tog] 3 times. 72 sts, 24 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 12 and remaining even numbered Rnds: Rep Rnd 6.
Rnd 13:[With B, ssk, k1, with A/C k3, with B, k1, with A/C k3, with B, k5, with A/C k3, with B, k1, with A/C k3, with B, k2tog] 3 times. 66 sts, 22 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 15: [With B, ssk, k1, with A/C k3, with B, k1, with A/C, k9, with B, k1, with A/C, k3, with B, k2tog] 3 times. 60 sts, 20 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 17: [With B, ssk, k1, with A/C k3, with B, k1, with A/C, k7, with B, k1, with A/C k3, with B, k2to] 3 times. 54 sts, 18 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 19: [With B, ssk, k1, with A/C, k3, with B, k7, with A/C, k3, with B, k2tog] 3 times. 48 sts, 16 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 21: [With B, ssk, k1, with A/C, k11, with B, k2tog] 3 times. 42 sts, 14 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 23: [With B, ssk, k1, with A/C, k9, with B, k2tog] 3 times. 36 sts, 12 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 25: [With B, ssk, k8, k2tog] 3 times. 30 sts, 10 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 27: [With B, ssk, k1, with A/C, k 5, with B, k2tog] 3 times. 24 sts, 8 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 29: [With B, ssk, k1, with A/C, k3, with B, k2to] 3 times. End off A/C – all remaining rounds are in B. 18 sts, 6 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 31: [Ssk, k2, k2tog] 3 times. 12 sts, 4 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 33: [Ssk, k2tog] 3 times. 6 sts, 2 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 35: K2tog 3 times onto 1 DPN to set up for making I-cord. 3 sts

Knit 7 Rnds of I-cord. Cut long tail of B, thread through all 3 sts and pull tight to finish off.

Back

Unzip provisional cast-on and place 30 sts on each of 3 DPNS to knit in the round.
Rnd 1: [With A, ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog] 3 times. 84 sts, 28 on each of 3 DPNS
Rnd 2: [Ssk, k to end of needle] 3 times. 81 sts, 27 on each of 3 DPNS

Rep Rnds 1 – 2 for pattern until 9 sts remain, 3 on each of 3 DPNS. Cut long tail of yarn to use later, thread through all 9 sts so they don’t unravel but do NOT pull tight.

Finishing

Fold the piece at Rnd 3 for a picot hem effect. With A and the tapestry needle, tack Rnd 1 to Rnd 6 on the inside of the knocker.

Arrange the I-cord into a nipple shape and sew into place with the tapestry needle, and the long B tail from the end of the top.

Weave in all ends.

Stuff knocker to desired fullness with Fiberfil.

Pull long tail of back tight to close the opening, and using the tapestry needle, finish off and weave in that end.

Optional:
Paint embellishment needles silver and allow to dry completely.

Insert into stuffed knocker as shown in photo.