Knitted Knockers are knit or crochet from kits that have been specially made up with 50g of the approved Pure Cotton yarn, 50g of Pure Merino filling a pattern and a size chart. Patterns are provided for knitting or crochet and in English or Afrikaans.

The yarns (including the dyes) have been tested to be sure that the Knockers we provide are not only comfortable but, more importantly, safe to be worn by women who are receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment.

We tested the patterns from different groups around the world and decided that the Australian knitting pattern would work best in South Africa since our conditions are so similar.

Julie Weaver, who designed the knitted prosthesis to suit Australian women, especially those who are well endowed, kindly agreed to let us use the pattern she designed which has a size range from A to G, (we increased the range to J, as we found we quite frequently have requests for larger sizes). Her pattern also has a built in “buttonhole” so that the filling can be removed for washing or changing. The Knockers are knit flat on 2 needles. The seam is closed with mattress stitch, which, when done properly, is invisible.