Knitted Knockers - Part 1

This Video provides an introduction to the bottom-up m, magic loop construction of Knitted Knockers - comfortable and soft hand-knit breast prostheses for breast cancer survivors who await reconstruction or who have chosen to forgo reconstruction. This first video will demonstrate the cast on, setting up the magic loop and knitting the first round. Subsequent videos will demonstrate the shaping techniques required to finish the bottom and top of the knockers.

[@janeyee5817]

Thank you so much for taking the time to create this 4-part tutorial. Your tutorial is very clear, thorough, and simple. I am much more comfortable with Magic Loop and would’ve had a struggle with DPNs. I can now make the knockers more efficiently and really enjoy the whole process!

[@Gayleeeeful]

I'm so happy that I have found your tutorials. I realize I'm late, but what yarn & what size needle are you using?
Looking at the pattern, I don't see a change in the number of casts on for fingering weight yarn. Is that correct?

[@ALAuchter]

Excellent tutorial ❤

[@truff1185]

Is there a written pattern somewhere?

[@inknit2767]

I used these videos with my In Knit For Love group. I believe I modified the standard pattern for magic loop but let me check the quality of the pattern. Then I'll post it

[@elainefry1133]

My beginning loop doesn’t adjust open and close? I’m using regular long tail cast on. Can you please advise? Thanks.

[@Gayleeeeful]

Are you finding you have a *jog* at the beginning? If so, you can try options used for starting in the round, e.g., switching 1st & last cast-on stitches before starting. I find putting tension on the 3rd stitch *every* round prevents laddering.
I hope this makes sense & helps.