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Pattern for Crocheted Tit Bit

Crocheted Tit Bit

***Please note, we are especially in need of sizes A, D, & DD for this year’s clinic.***

This pattern for a crocheted breast form, designed and written by Jenny King of Jenny King Designs, was inspired by Beryl Tsang’s Knitted Tit-Bit.

Materials

  • 1 ball Eki Riva Supreme Alpaca. 200 m per 50 gm /1 <= oz ball
  • 2.5mm crochet hook (C Hook)
  • Plastic doll beads for weight
  • Washable stuffing
  • 1 pair and natural colored nylon knee-high stockings
  • Needle and sewing thread

Tension/Gauge

6 rounds &13 st =5cm/2″
Size

5 sizes. A, B,C, D & DD cups. These are approximate and will depend on the amount of filling used.
Special Stitches

8 tr tog. =Work 1 tr ( 2 wraps) into the first st until there are 2 loops left on the hook, work a 2nd tr into the same st until there are 3 loops left on the hook, work a 3rd tr into the same st until there are 4 loops left on the hook. Continue in this manner until the are 9 loops on the hook. YOH and draw through all loops.
Instructions

Leave 1 meter of yarn at the beginning of the work to make a nipple. Make 4 ch join with a sl st to the first ch to make a circle.

  • Round 1: 3 ch ( acts as a dc), 11 dc into the circle.[12 dc] JOIN THIS AND ALL ROUNDS WITH A SLIP STITCH INTO THE TOP OF THE 3 CH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ROUND.
  • Round 2: 3 ch, 2 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc, *3 dc in the next dc, 1 dc. Repeat from * to end. Join.[24 dc]
  • Round 3: 3 ch, 1 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc,* 2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc. Repeat from * to end. Join. [36 dc]
  • Round 4: 3 ch, 1 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in the next 2 st, 1 dc, * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 st,. Repeat from * to end. Join. [48 dc]
  • Round 5: 3 ch, 1 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in the next 3 st, 1 dc, * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 3 st, Repeat from * to end. Join. [60 dc]
  • Round 6: 3 ch, 2 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in the next 14 st, *3 dc in the next st, 1dc in the next 14 st. Repeat from * to end Join. [68 dc]The shaping for the A cup is complete now. Please work 1 dc in each st until 11 rounds have been worked. End off.
  • Round 7: 3 ch, 2 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in the next 16 st, *3 dc in the next st, 1dc in the next 16 st. Repeat from * to end Join. [76 dc]
  • Round 8: 3 ch, 2 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in the next 18 st, *3 dc in the next st, 1dc in the next 18 st. Repeat from * to end Join. [84 dc]The shaping for the B cup is complete now. Please work 1 dc in each st until 13 rounds have been worked. End off.
  • Round 9: 3 ch, 2 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in the next 20 st,*3 dc in the next st, 1dc in the next 20 st. Repeat from * to end Join. [92 dc]The shaping for the C cup is complete now Please work 1 dc in each st until 14 rounds have been worked. End off.
  • Round 10: 3 ch, 2 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in the next 22 st, *3 dc in the next st, 1dc in the next 22 st. Repeat from * to end Join. [100 dc]The shaping for the D and DD cup is complete now. Please work 1 dc in each st until 15( 16) rounds have been worked. End off.

Instructions for the Nipple

Using the tail left at the beginning make 5 ch, work 8 ddc tog in the 4th ch from the hook. End off and stitch firmly in place.

Base: Make 5 ch, join with a sl st into the first ch to form a circle.

  • Round 1: 3 ch (acts as a dc), 11 dc into the circle.[12 st]Join this and all treble rounds by slip stitching into the top of the first 3 ch worked.
  • Round 2: 3 ch, 1 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 2 dc into each st to end. Join.[24 st]
  • Round 3: 3 ch,1 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in the next st, * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join.[36 st]
  • Round 4: 3 ch, 1 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 2 st, * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 st. Repeat from * to end. Join.[48 st]
  • Round 5: 3 ch, 1 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 3 st, * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 st. repeat from * to end. Join.[60 st]
  • Round 6: 3 ch, I dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 4 st, * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 st. repeat from * to end. Join. [72 st]Size A base is now complete. End off.
  • Round 7: 3 ch, 1 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 5 st, * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 st. repeat from * to end. Join. [84 st]B and C bases are now complete. End off.
  • Round 8: 3 ch, 1 dc in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 6 st, * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 6 st. repeat from * to end. Join. [96 st]D and DD bases are now complete. End off.

Preparing for the Stuffed Insert

  • Place the beads into the toe of the 1st stocking. Twist and fold back over the beads. Sew the leg opening closed.
  • Place some stuffing into the 2nd stocking drop the bead ball just made into the stocking and then pad all around the bead ball until the desired shape and feel is achieved. Twist and fold back over the stuffing. Sew the leg opening closed.
  • Sew the top to the base with both right sides facing out. Leave a 10cm (4″) opening.
  • Place the padded insert inside the breast and complete the sewing.