Knockers are needed in all sizes and colors so have fun making the Knockers of your choice. By far the most requested are neutral colors though and matching pairs are greatly needed.
Please note that only knockers made from these approved patterns and approved yarns will be used for distribution of knockers at knittedknockers.org.
We are offering several approved patterns for Knitted Knockers that we have found to result in wonderful soft, contoured knockers. Our favorite is made in the round on double point needles. In April 2017 we released a new approved Knitted Knockers pattern made on DPNs for knittedknockers.org called, BOTTOMS UP KNOCKER FOR DOUBLE POINT NEEDLES that is an easier start than the original DPN pattern with the same great result. The original Knitted Knockers on DPNs pattern is still great if you want to continue using it but this pattern removes some of the challenges of starting with such few stitches by starting at the bottom rather than the top. There is a new tutorial for it below. Be sure you are watching the video titled “Bottoms Up Knitted Knocker Tutorial.”
Our favorites are the ones made on double pointed needles, or the magic loop method. In addition we do not want to leave out our wonderful crocheters so have created a nicely contoured crochet pattern. Crochet by its nature can be stiff and requires 1/3 more yarn. They still can make nice knockers though when using a “fine” enough yarn. It should be sport or baby weight and very soft. See our approved yarn list for appropriate yarns that have been tested and approved for crochet knockers.
We want to give a shout out to the creator of the original “Tits Bits” pattern, Beryl Tsang who as best as we can tell started this whole movement with her ingenious idea!
Below find Knitted Knocker Tutorials on how to make great Knitted Knockers. Make sure you are watching the correct video that matches the pattern you are using. The titles should be the same. Some are on the link, “click here for more tutorials”. Some videos can be quite long. We have identified time stamps of key transition points if you want to jump to those points for more clarification. These tutorials are not meant to be “How to Knit” tutorials however we have put links to some YouTube tutorials for some stitches that you may find helpful.
Patterns are free but donations are gratefully accepted to help us continue to provide
knitted knockers to the women who can use them.
Patterns in Other Languages are available on the International Patterns page.
The videos may be slightly different than the patterns as the patterns are updated periodically. Follow the pattern if any difference as it is more current.
Bottoms Up Knitted Knockers Tutorial
Approved Knitted Knockers pattern made on DPNs for KnittedKnockers.org that is an easier start than the original DPN pattern with the same great result. The original Knitted Knockers on DPNs pattern is still great if you want to continue using it. But this tutorial is for the “Bottoms Up” version.
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 6/7/17 reversing round 1 and 2. Either is okay but for sizing the revised pattern results in an accurate stitch count for each size.
Click Here for our “BOTTOMS UP PATTERN” for double point needles (DPN). (download PDF)
Approved Knitted Knockers pattern made on DPNs for knittedknockers.org that is an easier start than the original DPN pattern with the same great result. The original Knitted Knockers on DPNs pattern is still great if you want to continue using it but this tutorial is for the simplified “Bottoms Up” version.
Video Table of Contents:
Introduction – 0:00
Starting a Knocker – 05:05
Transition to Turning Rows – 22:30
Sizing – 28:45
Turning Rows – 31:12
Top Section – 39:10
Nipple or No Nipple – 48:43
I Cord for Nipple – 54:59
Finishing Your Knocker – 01:01:18
Video Links are:
How to Knit on Double Point Needles – Watch Now
Knit Front and Back (kfb) Watch Now
How to Purl – Watch Now
Heart Pattern for Knitted Knockers (click to download PDF)
Journey of A Knitted Knocker Video – Watch Now
Knit 2 Together – Watch Now
How to fix a dropped stitch – Watch Now
Link to download Bottoms Up Pattern (click to download PDF)
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See all the great insight for the best pattern, best yarns, optional styles and sizes, and the most effective way to knit and prepare knockers that work best for the majority of our breast cancer survivors.
https://www.knittedknockers.org/make-a-knocker/
Our goal is to spread the model of regional groups of kindhearted knitters sharing their time and talent to handcraft these beautiful works of art as free gifts of inspiration and compassion for breast cancer survivors everywhere.
This pattern is for those who prefer knitting on 2 needles utilizing 2 circular needles.
See the video, Knitted Knockers using 2 Circular Needles for tips on how to knit knockers on 2 circular needles. The video has some differences from this pattern but teaches the general technique
How to Make Knitted Knockers using 2 Circular Needles by Jennyknits. For use with Knitted Knockers- “Adapting the DPN pattern to using 2 Circular Needles”
This Tutorial is designed to assist in making knitted knockers using 2 circular needles and utilizes the instructions, ‘Adapting the DPN pattern to using 2 circular Needles’. If using with the Bottoms Up Knocker for 2 Circular Needles the marker placement will vary.
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Due to recipient feedback the Bottoms Up Knocker Knit Flat on Two Needles is no longer approved for distribution by Knitted Knockers Support Foundation. It is left for those wishing to make for their own personal use. 7-13-18.
Due to recipient feedback this pattern is no longer approved for distribution by Knitted Knockers Support Foundation. It is left for those wishing to make for their own personal use. 7-13-18
How to Make a Bottoms Up Knitted Knocker KNIT FLAT on Two Needles
Click Here for our “Bottoms Up Knocker KNIT FLAT on Two Needles PATTERN” for two needles.
Watch Laureen, the Knocker Quality Queen teach Barb how to make knockers from the bottom up on 2 needles. We realize that knitting on double pointed needles is not the easiest so we developed this beautifully contoured, one-piece knocker knit flat on two needles and seamed up. It is an easy, fun and portable project taking most people between 3-4 hours to make one.
Here’s our Approved Yarns list: Download now
Click Here for our Sizing Chart: Download now
Our Sizing video: Watch now
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Video Table of Contents:
04:15 Bottom Piece
18:00 Turning Row
20:49 Top Piece
29:38 Removing From Needles
33:00 Seaming Up
35:50 Final Step to Finish Bottom Piece
36:30 What to Fill your Knocker With
37:00 Where to Send your Knockers:
Knitted Knockers Support Foundation
1780 Iowa St
Bellingham, WA 98229
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Video Links are:
Click Here for our “Bottoms Up Knocker KNIT FLAT on Two Needles PATTERN” for two needles.
Click here for Approved Yarns for Knitting Knockers for knittedknockers.org
Knit Front and Back (kfb) – Watch now
How to Purl – Watch now
Click Here for our Sizing Chart: Download now
How to Size a Knocker Video – Watch now
How to Seam using the Mattress Stitch – Watch now
Journey of A Knitted Knocker Video – Watch now
Knit Two Together – Watch now
How to fix a dropped stitch – Watch now
Knit Front and Back (kfb) – Watch now
Also:
Click Here for our “BOTTOMS UP PATTERN” for double point needles (DPN).
…and here is the BOTTOMS UP how to video: Watch Now
Knittedknockers.org – Crochet Knitted Knockers Tutorial – Watch now
Our crochet pattern: Download now
Our original Knitted Knockers Knit tutorial – Watch now
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See all the great insight for the best pattern, best yarns, optional styles and sizes, and the most effective way to knit and prepare knockers that work best for the majority of our breast cancer survivors.
https://www.knittedknockers.org/make-a-knocker/
Our goal is to spread the model of regional groups of kindhearted knitters sharing their time and talent to handcraft these beautiful works of art as free gifts of inspiration and compassion for breast cancer survivors everywhere.
Produced by Greg Otterholt for Hook & Pan Productions
The Journey of a Knitted Knocker to its New Home
How to Size a Knitted Knocker
Sizing Knitted Knockers is a bit of an art. This tutorial gives you tips on how to size knockers for distribution. If sending to knittedknockers.org for distribution they will size for you. If in doubt call or email the recipient and ask them to measure the diameter of their bra, subtract ½ ” and knit or crochet to that stuffed size on the pattern. If using sister sizing we recommend not adjusting more than one cup size in either direction.
Video Links are:
07:23 – Click Here for our Sizing Chart: PDF
12:10 – Click Here for our Sizing Chart: PDF
14:26 – Link to Facebook
14:38 – Journey of A Knitted Knocker Video – Watch Now
Click Here for our “BOTTOMS UP PATTERN” for double point needles (DPN). Download Now
…and here is the BOTTOMS UP how to video: Watch now
Our crochet pattern: Download now
Knittedknockers.org – Crochet Knitted Knockers Tutorial Watch now
Here’s our Approved Yarns list: PDF
