Free Crochet Knocker Pattern

By: Claudia Barbo for knittedknockers.org

By: Claudia Barbo for knittedknockers.org

These crochet knockers are soft, lightweight and comfortable prosthetics, especially for breast cancer survivors. Whether you know someone personally in need or you'd just like to make some to donate to the Knitted Knockers charity, you can quickly crochet your own by following this pattern. Available in different sizes, these crochet knockers are quick and easy to make and are a true help to someone in need. Be sure to use soft and washable, durable yarn when making these as they're meant to be worn all day against sensitive skin.

NotesNotes:
-To form a magic ring leave approximately 6” of tail wrap
yarn around index finger twice and work desired number
of sc over both strands. When complete pull up tail to
close ring. Continue to work in the round from here.
-Knockers are crocheted in a continuous spiral.
-Move markers up as you go.

Easy

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge4.5 sc and 5.5 rows = 1 inch

Materials List

1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins Ultra Pima Fine* The yarn choice is very important
Size G (4.5mm) crochet hook (or size needed to get gauge)
3 locking stitch markers (1 in a different color for start of round)
Tapestry needle

Pattern

Front

Form a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring. Close ring.
Rnd 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 scs)
Rnd 3: (Work 2 sc, inc in next 2 sc, pm) 3 times (on the last repeat use a different colored marker). (18 sc)
Rnd 4: (Work 4 sc, inc in next 2 sc) 3 times. (24 scs)
Rnd 5: (Work 7 sc, inc in next sc) 3 times. (27 scs)
Rnd 6: (Work to 1 sc before marked sc, inc in next 2 sc) 3 times.
Rnd 7: (Work to marked sc, inc marked sc) 3 times.
A cup: Rep rnds 6 & 7, 3 times until you have 54 sc, or amount to equal 5” across.
B cup: Rep rnds 6 & 7, 4times until you have 63 sc, or amount to equal 5.5” across.
C cup: Rep rnds 6 & 7, 5 times until you have 72 sc, or amount to equal 6” across.
D cup: Rep rnds 6 & 7, 6 times until you have 81 sc, or amount to equal 6.5” across.
DD cup: Rep rnds 6& 7, 7 times until you have 90 sc, or amount to equal 7” across.
Work 2 rnds even though the back loop only.

Back

Rnd 1: (Sc2tog, sc to 1 sc before marked sc, sc2tog) 3 times.
Repeat rnd 1 until you have 15 sc left.
Cut yarn leaving a 10” tail. Thread tapestry needle and weave through front loop only of 15 sc. Stuff with fiber fill and pull tail to tighten. Tuck tail into knocker so that filling can be adjusted as needed.