Crocheted Knockers

Crocheted Knockers are breast prosthesis used by cancer patients after a mastectomy. They are crocheted in

the shape of a breast with cotton yarn (acrylic yarns should not be used). When Crocheted 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 Crocheted Knocker. Then you can either: 1) donate the completed knockers to Knitted Knockers

Charities, Inc at 3133 S Lindsay Rd #107, Gilbert, Az 85249 and we will give them to breast cancer survivors

free of charge; 2) contact one of the regional Knocker organizations identified at knittedknockers.info; 3) find

someone in your area to donate them to directly. You've just made a difference in women's life!

Pattern Info: With this pattern we have tried to match the needs of the knitters with the needs of the

recipients of the Crocheted Knockers. With all the varieties of crochet 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.knittedknockers.info, we are confident you will be able to crochet the

Knockers. If, however, you have questions, please email us at fred@knittedknockers.info. Please put

“PATTERN QUESTION” in the Subject line, and be sure to include a phone number.

Revision Notes: With this revision we have changed the yarn brand (Cascade Ultra Pima Fine), the hook size

(E), the stitch count on the front and the backside design.

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Crocheted Knockers

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What should completed Crocheted Knockers look like?

Size: A [B, C, D, DD] Cup

Materials:

• Ultra Pima Fine yarn by Cascade Yarns (100% Pima Cotton, 136.5 yards, 1.75 ozs), approx. 74-143 yards per

knocker (note this pattern was designed to use the Ultra Pima Fine yarn (#2 weight yarm) by Cascade Yarns

• US Size E (3.50 mm) crochet hook

• Locking stitch markers in two different colors or types

• Tapestry/darning needle

Gauge: 5¼ stitches and 6¼ rows = 1 inch in sc

Abbreviations:

Ch = Chain Inc = Increase by working 2 scs in the next sc

Pm = Place marker Rep = Repeat

Rnd = Round Sc = Single crochet

Sc2tog = Single crochet two together (decreases one stitch) St(s) = Stitch(es)

Crocheted Knockers

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Notes: To make the knocker, crochet in a continuous spiral without joining the rounds.

Each round of the Front is worked in three sections. Beginning on Round 5, mark the last stitch of each section

with a stitch marker, but use a different colored marker to mark the beginning of the round as indicated in the

pattern. On subsequent rounds, move the markers up as you come to them.

Numbers for a Size A Knocker are given first, with the numbers for other sizes in brackets. If only one number

is given, it applies to all sizes.

Directions:

Front:

Make a Magic Ring.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. Close ring.

Rnd 2: (Sc, inc) 3 times. (9 sts)

Rnd 3: (Sc, sc2tog) 3 times. (6 sts)

Rnd 4: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)

Rnd 5: (Sc 2, inc in each of next 2 sts, pm on last st just worked) 3 times, but on the third repeat use a different

colored stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round. (18 sts)

Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc in each of the next 2 sts) 3 times. (24 sts)

Rnd 7: (Sc 7, inc in next st) 3 times. (27 sts)

Rnd 8: (Sc around to 1 st before the next marked st, then inc in the next st and in the marked st) 3 times.

Rnd 9: (Sc around to the next marked st, then inc in marked st) 3 times.

Repeat Rounds 8 and 9 until you have 81 [90, 99, 108, 117] stitches total.

Next Rnd: Sc in the back loop only of the first 8 sts, ch 6, skip next 6 sc, sc in the back loop only of the

remaining sts in the round.

Next Rnd: Sc in the back loop only of the first 8 sts, sc in next 6 chs, sc in the back loop only of the remaining

sts in the round. (81 [90, 99, 108, 117] sts)

Back:

You will now be working decrease rounds to make the Back of the Knocker.

Rnd 1: (Sc to 3 sts before the next marked st, then sc2tog twice) 3 times. (75 [84, 93, 102, 111] sts)

Repeat Rnd 1, decreasing 6 sts total each Round, until you have 6 sts total remaining. On the last round, you

may not have 3 sts left before the marked st, so you may need to work (sc 1, sc2tog) 3 times in order to

be left with 6 sts total.

After completing the last Round, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving an 8-10” tail. Weave the tail in and out of

the remaining stitches and pull to tighten and gather them up.

Crocheted Knockers

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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.

• Weave in all ends.

Additional Information:

Visit www.knittedknockers.info for information on stuffing knockers, adding weights to them, washing, and donating

them, and for some design options.

Knockers are needed in all sizes and colors so have fun making the Knockers of your choice.

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

5½ inches across = Size B

6 inches across = Size C

6½ inches across = Size D

7 inches across = Size DD

This pattern is provided by Tempe Yarn & Fiber in support of Knitted Knockers Charities, Inc. (knittedknockers.info )

effort and may be copied and distributed for the use of making Knitted Knockers.

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.

Pattern Designer: Terry Neal / Technical Writer: Caneda Stalker Highsmith