Knitted Knockers Indonesia
For the last 2 years in a row, I have been involved in a small group of knitters to knit pairs of knockers. Personally, I have been producing 3 to 4 pairs each years in requested cup size.
For anyone who is not familiar with the organization, I will explain about it a bit with the official excerpt from its website:
- https://www.knittedknockers.org/ - for International site
- http://www.knittedknockersindonesia.org/section/home - for Indonesian site
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Traditional breast prosthetics are usually expensive, heavy, sweaty and uncomfortable. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers on the other hand are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. Our special volunteer knitters provide these free to those requesting them. Knitted knockers can be adjusted to fill the gap for breasts that are uneven and easily adapted for those going through reconstruction by simply removing some of the stuffing.
The purpose of this website https://www.knittedknockers.org/ or http://www.knittedknockersindonesia.org/section/home is to help connect volunteer knitters with breast cancer survivors to offer free Knitted Knockers to any woman who wants them. There is a huge demand for Knitted Knockers that can’t be met by any one group but together we can do it! If someone in each area will set a goal of meeting the need in just their county it can happen!
This website provides patterns to knit or crochet knockers. Women can also come and request a knocker in the size and color they want. In addition, we provide a how to guide on how to start your own Knitted Knocker group in your area.
Explore the Testimonials page to see how knitted knockers have affected others or to leave your own feedback. We also have tips on how to set up displays and provide knockers to your local doctors and clinics for distribution to women… along with links to groups in your area.
Together we can in a simple, loving way bring a smile to women at a low point in their life. You can do it alone and then compile yours with others or the community that works together in the effort.
Below are the pictures of few items that I have made so far with yarn choices recommended.
Year 2017
The Front part. Sometimes some people purposely knitted bigger nipple, but since the way I cast on is using Magic button, extra knitted nipple is no longer needed.
The Back side. The opening is where you stuffed in the padding / filling to puff it up.
1st pairs
2nd pairs
3rd pairs.
All 3 pairs actually only use 2 balls of yarn about 100gr or so. If I can recall, they are all Cup B sizes.
Year 2018
Yarns of choice.
Results are 5 pairs from 3 balls of yarn, some with combined leftover yarns and still have a bit of yarns left.
I hope I can keep on contribute to the cause and organization in many more years to come. Craft skills that help others are the greatest gifts to the souls.
Source: www.knittedknockers.org
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You learn something new everyday and to think this has been around for some time
Perhaps it is not something that's discussed casually and that is why
This is a great project and thank you for sharing <3
Thank you, @kaerpediem. The organization and community needs more help than it can provides on its own. That's why I want to spread the news about such project. Breast cancer survivors are not so few, not to realize the need to help them somewhat restore their confidence and dignity with this kind of project. I also involved with project with couple of communities that provides hats and scarfs for cancer patients.
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I've never heard about this before. You taught me something new again ^_^. You have indeed a great project there.
Thank you @kobold-djawa. I am glad that it can be informative. Please do spread the awareness.
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STOPWhat a wonderful project. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for noticing and your comment.
Please do spread around the awareness.
Wow thank you for sharing this! You have definitely enlightened me as this was my first time hearing about this. I watched the YouTube video and was in awe of the generosity and willingness to make these to help out other women. This is such a great project and a great cause and I know it has changed many lives for the better.
I will keep this project in mind as I slowly dive into knitting :)
I wonder if there is a crocheted version?
Thank you!! Glad to be informative.
Check out the International site for English version, they do have crochet pattern and Youtube has the video to learn how to crochet them. Although from experience, the crochet version might be stiffer (less soft) than the knit version due to the choice of yarn and the way it is worked with more yarn on each stitch. Anyway, give it a try with whichever version you can and see how you go.
Thanks for the info and heads up!
Thank you for noticing and your comment.
Please do spread around the awareness.
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