Thank you so much for this pattern. My Aunt had a mastectomy and chose not to have reconstructive surgery, now I can knit some knockers for her. She's excited for them and I'm so happy to be able to knit them for her. Thank you so much!
“Am I ADD or something?” Well, Barb, can’t speak for you but I am, and am thankful for all the volunteers who make these! I have tried to knit, but it’s knot to be!
I just discovered Knitted Knockers. I love making things but am fed up of making things neither I nor any one else needs. I thought I'd watch first then make later. Just as well as I am in stitches at your banter, if I had been knitting I wouldn't have been able to see at all now! Such a wonderful idea. Thank you ladies 💜
Thank-You for this pattern! I had trouble starting the knitted knockers so I was crocheting them only cause I am more comfortable crocheting. The problem is I always like the way the knitted ones looked..I have not registered yet cause I never thought my knockers looked nice enough. But my crocheted ones were very appreciated by my friends that as I gave them too.I have had breast cancer twice. Both times I had Surgery that left me with part of my breast removed but I still have some breasts. All that to say my thoughts always go to the idea if my cancer comes back I can NOT have any more chemo. SO Someday I might need a pair. But for now I make them and give them to whom ever I know needs them. The more I make hopefully with this pattern I will like what I make and I will send you some. Keep up all your hard work. I love this video.It is the best one to follow as well as easy to do. :) You ladies are truly a blessing.Thank-You Brenda
This will be my first time knitting the Knockers! You ladies in this video are so fun to knit along with :) Thank you for these wonderful tutorials to follow to help ease our angst in getting started on this wonderful project.
I am kitting my first knitted knocker and appreciate this video. I've received the kit and started knitting this morning, your video has given me confidence. I'm a seasoned knitter and know I can do this.
After a bazillion tries at the regular DPN pattern, I tried the magic loop pattern several times, but kept flipping stitches. With this new "Bottoms Up" pattern, I finally made a beautiful size C at the correct gauge in the first try. WooHoo! Wish I could attach a picture....maybe on Ravelry. Thanks for sharing with the world. When I get really good, I will either send some to you, or find a place locally that accepts them. You Rock!
Thank you for the new pattern. I had been struggleing with the very start when you have so few stitches on the needle that I wanted to pack up the half finished knocker and unused yarn and send it all back to you. My husband said"why do you punish yourself". I said "I am not going to let this take the best of me" So I decided to watch the tutorial again and found the new pattern. So I will try again with enthusiasm.
You ladies are ADORABLE!! Watching your tutorial I loved the banter and y'all cracked me up. This organization is amazing and I can't wait to make knockers myself. I was intimidated at first (I consider myself an advanced beginner) but y'all made it look so much easier. I just need to order my supplies and I'm ready to go!
So great to hear from you. We will be excited to get your knockers and see how good we did "teaching" the pattern. As you could tell we aren't exactly "highly trained professionals" at it!
i have to disagree with Rachel. The banter confused me and I wish you had left it out and just given straight-forward instructions without making the mistakes. I make enough of those myself! I have made several crocheted knockers and was told that the knitting knockers were much easier, but I'm not experienced with knitting in the round with double pointed needles. I do, however, want to say that I am very grateful for the free knocker that arrived at my home 2 weeks after my single mastectomy. I sent a cash donation, but wanted to keep giving back by crocheting, or knitting knockers.
I love this new way. I"ve been using the previous pattern, and always had a counter on hand to make sure I was on the right row. But this way I won't have to think to much about what row I'm on. Can't wait to try this new pattern. When I use short needles I put end pointers on to prevent the yarn from falling off.
Thank You Ladies! I love mine, they r just so comfy! I really need a lil bigger sz., but if this is the biggest, then that will have to do!! You all, are just so SPECIAL!
I also use needle tip protectors to help keep the stitches on the needles especially when I get to the 2 purl rows. Works great. You have to move the protectors to the bottom of the needles when you turn but I haven't dropped a stitch since.
Thanks for your comments. You will notice that the last step for making your knocker you weave the tail of yarn around the hole which will allow you to cinch up the hole :-). Thanks for making knockers!
Making my first KKnockers. A friend had implants removed after reconstructive surgery and posted about these. Whew, I’m a rusty knitter! Biggest challenge has been keeping the yarn on the needles…Well, one challenge. Any tips? Agh!!! I just realized they sent me 6” needles instead of 8”… No wonder I’m having so much trouble!! 😂
Loren, you are the best. Very soothing voice and also very patient. Barb, I wish you would back Off a bit so we can listen to Loren! Thanks to both of you.
I had a partial masectomy on left side left me very lopsided. I made my first knocker, looks great but it won't stay put it keeps working its way up and out. Does it require a special bra to wear it in?
I am so grateful to find this vlog site. :) Found the website from one of the Amazon customer. I have a double mastectomy this May of 2020 and did shopping for silicone breast form prosthesis. Ordered a pair from Amazon but they are heavy! The light cotton form are so expensive too. $30+ a piece and the reviews are bad. Thank Jah and I've read one reviewer's comment. She shared the knittedknockers website and I went. Can't believe they give this for free! Thank you so very much! I have ordered a pair today. Can't wait to receive my very own knitknockers. I just want to know, where can I purchase knitknockers if ever I decided to have another color(s) and how much do they cost? I live in Michigan. I am not a knitter but trying to learn because I want to someday be able to make and donate them too just like the many generous knitters out there. Once again, thank you knittedknockers for helping many women who have undergone mastectomy like me. Losing my breasts is like a nightmare and still is... every time I look at the mirror. The pain (physical, mental, emotional, financial... etc) that caused by it is so overwhelming. But I believe, I can have my head up again and feel confident about my self again just like the rest of the many strong women out there that went through mastectomy.
Hello. I have a question. Where I can get the pattern because my best friend need one. And I would like to do it for her. I know how to knit. Thank you so much.
Yes. we made a note of it when we revised the pattern but were unable to redo the video :-). Here is the note above, New and improved way to KNIT A KNITTED KNOCKER. PLEASE NOTE IF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PATTERN AND VIDEO FOLLOW THE PATTERN! The pattern was revised 5/28/17 reversing round 1 and 2. Either is okay but for sizing the revised pattern results in an accurate stitch count for each size.
I've made at least a dozen knitted knockers using the old pattern of casting on 3 stitches, and it IS very fiddly, so this looks intriguing. However, my printed pattern (specifically Rounds 1 and 2) is opposite of what your pattern shows at the 17:28 mark. On the video, Round 1 says to kfb, knit to last stitch, kfb of each needle. Round 2 says to knit to last stitch and kfb of each needle. My printed pattern has those two rounds reversed. Not sure if that will make a difference, and it seems no one else has mentioned it! Do tell!
Hi. We made changes to the pattern after video was done but added this to the video hopefully that helps! New and improved way to KNIT A KNITTED KNOCKER. PLEASE NOTE IF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PATTERN AND VIDEO FOLLOW THE PATTERN! The pattern was revised 5/28/17 reversing round 1 and 2. Either is okay but for sizing the revised pattern results in an accurate stitch count for each size.
That is a knitted knocker ring! Isn't that amazing? Laureen made one for me and a couple of others. They are the same as knitted knockers but made on 000 needles with sparkly thread! You can order your knitted knockers at knittedknockers.org. It will ask you for your bra size (like 38C) for instance.
Hi, this will be my first time making these and I'm so happy to have found the group. I've learned magic loop as my only circular method (taught myself online after a lifetime of only straight needles). The Magic Loop pattern I downloaded is the start with 3. Is there a video using the Magic Loop method with this new bottom up DPN pattern? Or would I just put 7 stitches on one needle and 8 on the other and would it matter whether on the front or back needle? I'm hoping for a video but I know you may not have one for that. You're about the busiest people I know! Thanks so much :D!
Sorry we don't have a video for the Magic Loop pattern. You would need to put markers with the magic loop whichever pattern you choose to identify the 3 sections.
Knitted Knockers Thanks. I'll give it a try to see how I manage after moving more of the back needles great stitches after our"grows". Then the other half of the middle section will be on the back needles and first half of that section on the front. I can't remember if it was suggested somewhere on the one home page with magic loop worm pattern to do that. I really appreciate your help! Thanks again!
Okay, but what cast on did you use? I did a knit cast on and the hole is too small to easily adjust the stuffing and it puckers when I try to cinch it up. Clearly this was the wrong cast on. 🤦🏻♀️
We cast on using the long tail cast on method and cast on very loosely. There is no need to cinch up as the stuffing won't come out when worn but definitely need a big enough hole to stuff them. Thanks for making knockers.
The link for the written patter looks like a different version than the one you are using. (4/17)rev5.1.....Rounds one and two are written different than in the video....This version only increases in LAST stitch, not first and last...which one is right?
How odd! I am starting to knit a knocker for myself (had double mastectomy last Friday) so, I downloaded the pattern but also ~ as I am a visual ~ follow you on your video... but... your pattern and the one I downloaded are different in the sense that what you are doing is kfb the first stitch as MY down pattern says knit to the last stitch and the knb the last stitch. Maybe I am not landed yet from the surgery but... will it look the same? I presume but just would like to know why they are different...
@@barbdemorest OK thank you Barbara! I think I'll switch to the crocheted ones. I watched your video on crocheted one and I think I may prefer that one. Does your organization prefer knitted or crocheted because I can do both? Thanks for being so quick with answers.
The pattern you have at your site REVERSES what the pattern on the video indicates (and what the two ladies do). I started and pulled out my first knocker 3 times because it just wasn't working out. Are you aware of this error?
Yes we are aware of the differences. The pattern is revised periodically but we are unable to change the video. We post this alert to help people. Sorry you missed it. Thanks for making knockers! "PLEASE NOTE IF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PATTErN AND VIDEO FOLLOW THE PATTERN! The pattern was revised 5/28/17 reversing round 1 and 2. Either is okay but for sizing the revised pattern results in an accurate stitch count for each size."
WHAT? this is news to me, and probably the reason I have started and stopped the attempt at least five times now. uggh. really wanted to have several friends a gift by now, but not so.
I have been gifted skeins of Brown sheep Cotton Fleece ,is this an acceptable yarn to use for the knitted knockers, and please tell where is the pattern for the knocker ring
Unfortunately Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece is not an approved yarn. You can find any patterns we have at knittedknockers.org. The ring in particular you may have to check online for that. Thanks for making knockers!
Thank you so much for this pattern. My Aunt had a mastectomy and chose not to have reconstructive surgery, now I can knit some knockers for her. She's excited for them and I'm so happy to be able to knit them for her. Thank you so much!
“Am I ADD or something?” Well, Barb, can’t speak for you but I am, and am thankful for all the volunteers who make these! I have tried to knit, but it’s knot to be!
I like these two and their relationship with each other. Very entertaining but informative. Great video. 👍
Thank you! We have a lot of fun,
I just discovered Knitted Knockers. I love making things but am fed up of making things neither I nor any one else needs. I thought I'd watch first then make later. Just as well as I am in stitches at your banter, if I had been knitting I wouldn't have been able to see at all now!
Such a wonderful idea. Thank you ladies 💜
Thank-You for this pattern! I had trouble starting the knitted knockers so I was crocheting them only cause I am more comfortable crocheting. The problem is I always like the way the knitted ones looked..I have not registered yet cause I never thought my knockers looked nice enough. But my crocheted ones were very appreciated by my friends that as I gave them too.I have had breast cancer twice. Both times I had Surgery that left me with part of my breast removed but I still have some breasts. All that to say my thoughts always go to the idea if my cancer comes back I can NOT have any more chemo. SO Someday I might need a pair. But for now I make them and give them to whom ever I know needs them. The more I make hopefully with this pattern I will like what I make and I will send you some. Keep up all your hard work. I love this video.It is the best one to follow as well as easy to do. :) You ladies are truly a blessing.Thank-You Brenda
This will be my first time knitting the Knockers! You ladies in this video are so fun to knit along with :) Thank you for these wonderful tutorials to follow to help ease our angst in getting started on this wonderful project.
Thank you so much for making us smile with your pleasant feedback and for making knockers! Barb
I am kitting my first knitted knocker and appreciate this video. I've received the kit and started knitting this morning, your video has given me confidence. I'm a seasoned knitter and know I can do this.
Thank you for this…I’m at the beginning of my cancer adventure….cant wait to start one….💫💫
sending best wishes your way 🤗🏵🌞you've got this!
After a bazillion tries at the regular DPN pattern, I tried the magic loop pattern several times, but kept flipping stitches. With this new "Bottoms Up" pattern, I finally made a beautiful size C at the correct gauge in the first try. WooHoo! Wish I could attach a picture....maybe on Ravelry. Thanks for sharing with the world. When I get really good, I will either send some to you, or find a place locally that accepts them. You Rock!
Awesome Mary! Register with us at knittedknockers.org and we can send some information to you on ways to help! Thanks.
Thank you for the new pattern. I had been struggleing with the very start when you have so few stitches on the needle that I wanted to pack up the half finished knocker and unused yarn and send it all back to you. My husband said"why do you punish yourself". I said "I am not going to let this take the best of me" So I decided to watch the tutorial again and found the new pattern. So I will try again with enthusiasm.
You ladies are ADORABLE!! Watching your tutorial I loved the banter and y'all cracked me up. This organization is amazing and I can't wait to make knockers myself. I was intimidated at first (I consider myself an advanced beginner) but y'all made it look so much easier. I just need to order my supplies and I'm ready to go!
So great to hear from you. We will be excited to get your knockers and see how good we did "teaching" the pattern. As you could tell we aren't exactly "highly trained professionals" at it!
i have to disagree with Rachel. The banter confused me and I wish you had left it out and just given straight-forward instructions without making the mistakes. I make enough of those myself! I have made several crocheted knockers and was told that the knitting knockers were much easier, but I'm not experienced with knitting in the round with double pointed needles. I do, however, want to say that I am very grateful for the free knocker that arrived at my home 2 weeks after my single mastectomy. I sent a cash donation, but wanted to keep giving back by crocheting, or knitting knockers.
@@isabel95I agree, it was hard to learn with all the disruptions! Way too long of a video!
I love this new way. I"ve been using the previous pattern, and always had a counter on hand to make sure I was on the right row. But this way I won't have to think to much about what row I'm on. Can't wait to try this new pattern. When I use short needles I put end pointers on to prevent the yarn from falling off.
Thank You Ladies! I love mine, they r just so comfy! I really need a lil bigger sz., but if this is the biggest, then that will have to do!! You all, are just so SPECIAL!
If the size wasn't right just reorder the next size up or send what the diameter of your bra is and we can fit that. Reorder at knittedknockers.org
Oh thank God!!!!! I have had an extremely hard time trying to knit the knockers with the old pattern. I can't wait to try this pattern.
I also use needle tip protectors to help keep the stitches on the needles especially when I get to the 2 purl rows. Works great. You have to move the protectors to the bottom of the needles when you turn but I haven't dropped a stitch since.
Thanks for your comments. You will notice that the last step for making your knocker you weave the tail of yarn around the hole which will allow you to cinch up the hole :-). Thanks for making knockers!
Older but still look young and kind heart. Thanks.
I can’t wait to start making them
Making my first KKnockers. A friend had implants removed after reconstructive surgery and posted about these. Whew, I’m a rusty knitter! Biggest challenge has been keeping the yarn on the needles…Well, one challenge. Any tips? Agh!!! I just realized they sent me 6” needles instead of 8”… No wonder I’m having so much trouble!! 😂
Loren, you are the best. Very soothing voice and also very patient. Barb, I wish you would back
Off a bit so we can listen to Loren! Thanks to both of you.
Fancinated
Awesome work🙏🌹💝💛
These are great! You ladies rock!
I had a partial masectomy on left side left me very lopsided. I made my first knocker, looks great but it won't stay put it keeps working its way up and out. Does it require a special bra to wear it in?
I'm late to answer, but some women place a stone, marble, or glass beads in the knocker to keep it in place. I hope this helps.
The pincushio knocker is a little too reminiscent of my recent biopsy, LOL
I am so grateful to find this vlog site. :) Found the website from one of the Amazon customer. I have a double mastectomy this May of 2020 and did shopping for silicone breast form prosthesis. Ordered a pair from Amazon but they are heavy! The light cotton form are so expensive too. $30+ a piece and the reviews are bad. Thank Jah and I've read one reviewer's comment. She shared the knittedknockers website and I went. Can't believe they give this for free! Thank you so very much! I have ordered a pair today. Can't wait to receive my very own knitknockers. I just want to know, where can I purchase knitknockers if ever I decided to have another color(s) and how much do they cost? I live in Michigan. I am not a knitter but trying to learn because I want to someday be able to make and donate them too just like the many generous knitters out there. Once again, thank you knittedknockers for helping many women who have undergone mastectomy like me. Losing my breasts is like a nightmare and still is... every time I look at the mirror. The pain (physical, mental, emotional, financial... etc) that caused by it is so overwhelming. But I believe, I can have my head up again and feel confident about my self again just like the rest of the many strong women out there that went through mastectomy.
You can reorder them for free. So happy you found us! knittedknockers.org
Instead of knit 2 together, I use slip slip knit. It makes it smoother on top.
Hello. I have a question. Where I can get the pattern because my best friend need one. And I would like to do it for her. I know how to knit. Thank you so much.
I wish one of you ladies knitted continental
Hi! Just wondering if it’s possible to use a long circular using magic loop instead of DPNs?
Fantastic
Check the date of your pattern! I have the 4/17 pattern and Row 1 and Row 2 are reversed from the 4/20 pattern.
Yes. we made a note of it when we revised the pattern but were unable to redo the video :-). Here is the note above, New and improved way to KNIT A KNITTED KNOCKER.
PLEASE NOTE IF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PATTERN AND VIDEO FOLLOW THE PATTERN! The pattern was revised 5/28/17 reversing round 1 and 2. Either is okay but for sizing the revised pattern results in an accurate stitch count for each size.
I've made at least a dozen knitted knockers using the old pattern of casting on 3 stitches, and it IS very fiddly, so this looks intriguing. However, my printed pattern (specifically Rounds 1 and 2) is opposite of what your pattern shows at the 17:28 mark. On the video, Round 1 says to kfb, knit to last stitch, kfb of each needle. Round 2 says to knit to last stitch and kfb of each needle. My printed pattern has those two rounds reversed. Not sure if that will make a difference, and it seems no one else has mentioned it! Do tell!
Hi. We made changes to the pattern after video was done but added this to the video hopefully that helps! New and improved way to KNIT A KNITTED KNOCKER.
PLEASE NOTE IF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PATTERN AND VIDEO FOLLOW THE PATTERN! The pattern was revised 5/28/17 reversing round 1 and 2. Either is okay but for sizing the revised pattern results in an accurate stitch count for each size.
I can’t figure out where you combined the stitches to make a circle instead of a “u”.
Hi I love the pair I have - How do you decide the size? Also, is that a knitted knocker ring that you are wearing - Love it~ Would love one!
That is a knitted knocker ring! Isn't that amazing? Laureen made one for me and a couple of others. They are the same as knitted knockers but made on 000 needles with sparkly thread! You can order your knitted knockers at knittedknockers.org. It will ask you for your bra size (like 38C) for instance.
Hi, this will be my first time making these and I'm so happy to have found the group. I've learned magic loop as my only circular method (taught myself online after a lifetime of only straight needles). The Magic Loop pattern I downloaded is the start with 3. Is there a video using the Magic Loop method with this new bottom up DPN pattern? Or would I just put 7 stitches on one needle and 8 on the other and would it matter whether on the front or back needle? I'm hoping for a video but I know you may not have one for that. You're about the busiest people I know! Thanks so much :D!
Sorry we don't have a video for the Magic Loop pattern. You would need to put markers with the magic loop whichever pattern you choose to identify the 3 sections.
Knitted Knockers Thanks. I'll give it a try to see how I manage after moving more of the back needles great stitches after our"grows". Then the other half of the middle section will be on the back needles and first half of that section on the front. I can't remember if it was suggested somewhere on the one home page with magic loop worm pattern to do that. I really appreciate your help! Thanks again!
What is the number of stitchers per inch
Okay, but what cast on did you use? I did a knit cast on and the hole is too small to easily adjust the stuffing and it puckers when I try to cinch it up. Clearly this was the wrong cast on. 🤦🏻♀️
We cast on using the long tail cast on method and cast on very loosely. There is no need to cinch up as the stuffing won't come out when worn but definitely need a big enough hole to stuff them. Thanks for making knockers.
Heel mooi
The link for the written patter looks like a different version than the one you are using. (4/17)rev5.1.....Rounds one and two are written different than in the video....This version only increases in LAST stitch, not first and last...which one is right?
Yes. We make a note that where there is a difference to follow the pattern. Thanks for making knockers!
How odd! I am starting to knit a knocker for myself (had double mastectomy last Friday) so, I downloaded the pattern but also ~ as I am a visual ~ follow you on your video... but... your pattern and the one I downloaded are different in the sense that what you are doing is kfb the first stitch as MY down pattern says knit to the last stitch and the knb the last stitch. Maybe I am not landed yet from the surgery but... will it look the same? I presume but just would like to know why they are different...
Yes.We put a note that if there is a difference to follow the pattern, we had to make a revision after we did the video. Thanks for making knockers!
Thank you Barbara for your time to answer me... didn't see the note... might not be landed from the surgery yet looooool
I went out and bought Patons Grace yarn, it's on the list but I want to know if you have a preference.
Any on the list are good. My personal preference is cascade ultra pima 🙂
@@barbdemorest Wow you're fast I will try and find Cascade is it Ultra pima 3 or Ultra pima fine? They're both on the list.
The fine works best for crochet and 3 weight for knit 🙂
@@barbdemorest OK thank you Barbara! I think I'll switch to the crocheted ones. I watched your video on crocheted one and I think I may prefer that one. Does your organization prefer knitted or crocheted because I can do both? Thanks for being so quick with answers.
Knit takes 1/3 less yarn and is a bit smoother but crochet is good too. 🙂
Is there a video for crochet version?
Yes there sure is. You can find it at knittedknockers.org under the crochet pattern. Thanks for asking!
The pattern you have at your site REVERSES what the pattern on the video indicates (and what the two ladies do). I started and pulled out my first knocker 3 times because it just wasn't working out. Are you aware of this error?
Yes we are aware of the differences. The pattern is revised periodically but we are unable to change the video. We post this alert to help people. Sorry you missed it. Thanks for making knockers!
"PLEASE NOTE IF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PATTErN AND VIDEO FOLLOW THE PATTERN! The pattern was revised 5/28/17 reversing round 1 and 2. Either is okay but for sizing the revised pattern results in an accurate stitch count for each size."
Thanks, Barbara! Gonna give it another go....
WHAT? this is news to me, and probably the reason I have started and stopped the attempt at least five times now. uggh. really wanted to have several friends a gift by now, but not so.
@@wam0357 Sorry about that... please follow the pattern as it was corrected after the video was shot.
do you have crochet pattern for this, i want to make this as much as i can for those who need it, please thank you
saze yutaka yes. You can find the crochet pattern at knittedknockers.org. thanks!
How do you obtain a set thanks.
You can order them free at knittedknockers.org :-)
I have been gifted skeins of Brown sheep Cotton Fleece ,is this an acceptable yarn to use for the knitted knockers, and please tell where is the pattern for the knocker ring
Unfortunately Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece is not an approved yarn. You can find any patterns we have at knittedknockers.org. The ring in particular you may have to check online for that. Thanks for making knockers!
Knitted Knockers I like both ways , can't wait to send you some . But had a hard time finding Ultra Pima yarn.
Is it approved knocker to make??
Yes, it sure is!
@@barbarafromknittedknockers thanks..did one but not looking like crochet knocker.