Knitted (or Crocheted) Knocker Workshop

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're offering a FREE workshop to make Knitted (or Crocheted) Knockers.

Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 1 - 3 PM

We will provide the pattern and instruction/assistance.

Materials, please bring or plan to purchase: 

• One ball of Estelle Eco Cotton DK or another yarn approved by Knitted Knockers Canada
• A tapestry needle
• For crochet: 3.5mm crochet hook (or size needed to get gauge) and 3 locking stitch markers (1 in a different color for start of round)
• For knitting: 3.75mm Doubled-pointed needles

More about Knockers:

Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast.

These soft comfortable lightweight prosthesis are available for FREE (request yours here). They are knit with love by wonderful volunteers.

Some women find traditional breast prosthetics too expensive, heavy, sweaty and uncomfortable. Also traditional prosthesis often cannot 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. Knitted knockers can also be used to fill the gap for breasts that are uneven and easily adapted for those going through reconstruction by simply removing some of the stuffing.