Class: Knitted Knockers Basics (Morning)

Wednesday, February 25th (10am-12pm). Reservation required.

Olde School has proudly partnered with the new non-profit local chapter of Knitted Knockers of Southern Maine.  This is an organization that orchestrates the distribution of hand-knit soft prosthetic breasts for those dealing with mastectomy. We will be working long-term in supplying the Maine Health Breast Cancer Center Clinic in Biddeford and special orders for local pink fighter neighbors.

To kick off this new venture local chapter leader, Tara Benson, is offering this class time to take you step-by-step through the process of knitting a prosthetic breast. Appropriate for Advanced Beginners and Up with working knowledge of knitting in the round with double-pointed needles, knit/purl stitches and k2tog.

Skills you will learn:

• Reviewing official Knitted Knockers pattern
• Tips for working in small circumference
• Knit-front-back increase stitch technique
• Creating drawstring closure
• Stuffing guidance

Materials:

The class includes two hours of instruction, 1-ball of approved Skipper cotton yarn and a printed pattern. Attendees need to be prepared and bring the following tools:

• Size US4 (3.5mm) double-pointed needles
  
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

These tools can be purchased in-store before class using a 15% off Class Discount. Extra yarn to take home and create additional prosthetics will also be available to purchase after class using the same discount.

No able to make it to class? Kits available here

Please Note:

• Please include your email address and phone number when you check out so that we can contact you if needed.
• This class takes place in person at our store: 18 South Street, Gorham, Maine
• Please be sure to review our Class Policies.