This is a project to help the Breastfeeding Advisory team at Portsmouth Hospitals’ NHS Trust who are on the hunt for more of these valuable props to enhance their support sessions. With so many babies born every year, they really do get a lot of use!
Breastfeeding is not always easy, and the woolly knockers are fabulous to help with latching, feeding, positioning and expressing demonstrations, and are such a useful tool for both new mums and staff.
Some of you will remember we ran a similar, very successful project for the Brompton a few years ago, this photo is from back then. All the money in the world cannot buy this product so it’s a labour of love for the team. Thank you 
“It doesn’t matter about the colour, shape or size, we are really thankful to everyone who knits and makes donations to us, and we would be very grateful to receive any more- the more the better!” Portsmouth
We’d love to be able to help them, will you join us?
The Knitting pattern given by Portsmouth is here, [[https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/downloads/publications-leaflets/making-knitted-breasts/
on the Breastfeeding Network…]]
But it is very similar to the pattern courtesy of the Lactation Consultants of Great Britain we used before. That can still be found on our website if you prefer.
A suggested crochet pattern is [[http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-breast
here….]]
We're suggesting any DK wool that can be machine washed, and do have some of our Stylecraft winnings set aside for this, if you need it, please PM us, or email if you prefer ([email protected]) and we'll get some sent to you.
If you are able to stuff them, please do, but we will also love to receive them flat, cheaper for you to post too, and stuff this end, if this option, please leave a long tail for finishing off.
Women come in all shapes and sizes, we really aren’t making a standard knocker here, differences are good!
If you need any more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Once your knocker is finished, please contact us we will give you all the details for posting.
Last posting is to be October 31st.
We could do with more than 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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Woolly knockers for Portsmouth!
KnottyAndPistey · 01/09/2015 16:14
I cannot knit or crochet, but after the birth of my first baby a woolly knocker was very useful in helping us get our attachment right, I will always smile at the thought of seeing the lovely lady from little angels at my door with her doll under her arm and a woolly knocker in hand.
(Bumpety bump 
)
That is so fabulous to hear - thank you!
In addition to these lovelies, we've got a big bunch of folk crafting over on our Facebook page - Woolly Hugs. Knockers, knits/crochet, all colours all sizes - each one perfect!
All welcome to join us on FB, bring your norks
Smashing pair WoollyBacks
Brilliant. Thank you!!
Just fabulous
Thank you ED you and your norks are 
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Just smashing!
These beauties come from the very lovely LM, and are for our collection for the Breastfeeding Support team at Portsmouth. All just super, and will be of great help to new mums and staff there. Thank you!
Aha!
does this work? This is the film I've just seen
Ours will be with them soon too!
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