This is a small project to help our friends out at the Octavia Appeal and the Royal Brompton Hospital.
We have been asked by the Octavia Appeal to help make some Knitted Knockers for the Breastfeeding and Expressing team at the Royal Brompton Hospital.
Babies born with heart conditions often find breastfeeding more difficult as they do not have the energy required for it. With so many newborn babies being transferred to the Brompton, it is vital that they help support mothers with this.
Knitted Knockers help the teams teach mothers how to express and also about latching.
So, can you help us?
The knitting pattern is here on our Woolly Hugs' site
The lovely Rubycon has tested it for us and says that it takes approximately 50g (one ball) of yarn plus a little bit for the nipple.
We're suggesting any DK wool that can be machine washed.
The hospital are happy to accept any colours of your choice.
We have a small amount of donor wool available.
PM Pistey if you need donor wool and we'll get some sent to you.
Please send your Knockers flat and Pistey will happily stuff them. 
We could do with a handful. 
As ever, many thanks. Bless you... and your knockers. 
Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.
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KnottyLocks · 08/01/2013 21:19
I have done the breast...it isn't perfect i'm afraid. I will knit the base tomorrow and post to the usual address.
Was interesting!! Mine looks like a little hat
Ooo nice comments on my knocker!
I normally get my cat to model hats and scarves but I don't think I will embarrass him further with this little thing!
I've done my base and stitched it up (leaving space for pistey to stuff it ).
I can either put it in the post here, or wait until I'm back in the UK on 2 Feb to post it (which might be too late). Pistey let me know what's better for you my love.
Wait until you are here my lovely, thank you.
Last posting for Knitted Knockers to be the last day of January please, which is Thursday 31st
Please do send flat, save on postage and I have stuffing here, unless you have a particular desire to stuff your own knocker.
Huge thanks to all, and looking forward to the photos on Facebook
I do not usually allow my knockers to be photographed....
Pistey - do I post the empty 'breast' and base seperate or mostly sewn on? Apologies if this has already been asked...
droitwich I rushed over to Ravelry and am very disappointed there isn't a photo
Yy photo of your knocker please DWM.
Don't be shy. We insist.
I happened to stumble across this thread and how could I resist. My knitted knocker is now sitting perkily on the bookcase waiting for its base to be sewn on. What will the neighbours say 
I will PM to get the posting details soon as DS thinks it is a teddy bear's hat and has her eye on it.
I have finished my knocker...and I am afraid it leaves a lot to be desired (art imitating life anyone??)..
I shall post it but will be perfectly shocked if it is usable. I don't even know why it isn't right?? 
Knocker knitted and stuffed as I had some stuffing. I will post it with my squares for Lemon once the pesky ends are sewn in. I'll get to the post office this week (Snowmaggedon permitting)
I'll try to put a picture on my profile
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