2016 Charity Challenge - Knitted Knockers!

This year, I have challenged myself to knit 12 sets of knockers.  Yup that is right, I am knitting knockers.  I am knitting knockers at Starbucks, I am knitting knockers on the train, everywhere I go its nothing but knockers.  My goal is to complete a minimum of 1 set per month, Jan/Feb completed, working on the March knockers now!

and it is all for an amazing charity:  http://www.knittedknockerscanada.com/

I urge you to go and take a look at the website and the options that are available for donating.  Even if you are not a knitter you can still support this charity. Perhaps a knitter you know would gladly accept your donation of yarn to knit knockers with and when completed you could help with stuffing them! 

Here is an excerpt from the site:

   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. They are knit with love by our 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. Some women prefer to weight their knocker with a pebble or a small stitch in bra to keep them in place.  The knitted knocker can also be used in your prosthetic bra or in a post-op camisole as a lightweight choice.

If you live in the Burlington area, SpunFibreArts is a convenient drop off site and they also have the preferred yarn available for purchase; Cascade Yarns’ Ultra Pima Yarn  100% cotton; washable, soft and affordable.

So . . . What is your Charity Challenge this year?