Crochet Version

This pattern is for the breast on the far right FYI: The photos show unstuffed breasts


Size J crochet hook
Yarn: I used Vanna's Choice for the pink, and Paton's Grace for the white
Finished Measurements: 5 3/4" diameter before decrease row

CH 2
ROW 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook - 6 sc DO NOT JOIN
ROW 2: 2 sc in ea sc around - 12 sc
ROW 3: sc in blo of 1st sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc
*sc in blo of next sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc* Repeat from * to *
ROW 4: sc in 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to *
ROW 5: sc in 1st 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to *
ROW 6: sc in 1st 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to *
ROW 7: sc in 1st 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to *
ROW 8: sc in 1st 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to *
ROW 9: sc in blo of ea sc around
ROW 10: repeat ROW 9

DECREASE ROW
ROW 1: How this works is that you decrease where you previously increased. So, you *sc in 6 sc, sk 1 sc* repeat from * to *
ROW 2: *sc in 5 sc, sk 1 sc* repeat from * to *
ROW 3: *sc in 4 sc, sk 1 sc* repeat from * to *
ROW 4: *sc in 3 sc, sk 1 sc* repeat from * to *
ROW 5: *sc in 2 sc, sk 1 sc* repeat from * to *
Fasten off.

NOTE: I left an opening of about 14 sts in the center back. I will leave that open for stuffing, and then stich the opening close. You might want to leave this for the recipient to do so they can achieve the fullness they personally want.



If you find any errors, please leave a comment. I wrote this up as I went along, and therefore it has not been tested for accuracy.

Why this blog exists

This is a photo of my mom (on the right) and my cousin Melanie (on the left). Melanie was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer the summer of 2008. She had a double mastectomy in the spring of 2009, and is still going strong. She is an incredible fighter, this girl! The photo was taken a few days after her surgery.

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