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Knitted Knockers - happiness, hope and love

I made this for many different ladies who have had mastectomies.

Created by: Kirsty F

  • Project Details

    About

    I volunteer for a charity called Knitted Knockers UK. We knit and crochet lightweight, cotton breast prostheses for ladies we (usually) do not know, who have had breast cancer and had a mastectomy or lumpectomy. They are made to order and provided completely free of charge. I've been a volunteer for 2 and a half years and it is one of the best things I've ever done. Our motto is "made with love and filled with hope" & each and every knocker we make really IS made with love and filled with hope. If I've had a tough day at work or home, doing some "knockering" in the evening is guaranteed to make me feel better. There is a real joy in making something like this, that you know makes such a difference to the recipient. When you get feedback from the lady you've made a knocker for the warm and fuzzy glow lasts for hours. We spend many a moment with "leaky eyes" when a lady tells us what a difference it has made in her life - we even make an aqua version for swimming!

    Needles & Hooks

    • Crochet Hook 3.00mm (US 2.5)
    • Crochet Hook 4.00mm (US 6)
    • Circular 4.00mm (US 6) 120cm

    Accessories

    • Stuffing
    • Stitch Markers
    • Tapestry Needle
    Other : We stuff the aqua knockers (made with Patons Smoothie) with shower scrunchies so that they are quick drying!

    Measurements

    Notes: Each knocker is made to order to the size requested.

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting , Crochet

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    In progress
    Started on: Aug 1, 2014

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    3 Comments

    • Jackie S

      These are fabulous. I recently lost an Aunt to Breast cancer and a very close friend is a survivor. These are amazing. What a great cause. Xxxx
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    • Sarah T

      What an amazingly fantastic idea and such a worthy cause. I am sure we all know someone at sometime who may need a knitted knocker and hopefully they can raise a smile in a time of pain and help make life seem a bit normal again. Keep up the good work x
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    • Lynne H

      I am a Trustee for this charity, and Kirsty has made me have "leaky eyes" with this explanation of her project. We can be found on www.knittedknockersuk.com
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