Thanks to you all who held a good thought for my dad yesterday - he’s just fine. In fact, as we were leaving the treatment center (and you saw this coming, didn’t you?) he muttered to me: “I don’t know why they don’t want me to drive. I could drive just fine!” And I said “Yes. That’s why we came in my car.” And then we both laughed at the amusing stubbornness of Kenyons.
The first version of the boob is complete. This shows me where changes should be made and what I should do differently next time. For one thing, having all my life been as big or bigger than the largest available size, I went ahead and made the thing to the largest pattern specs. Guess what? No big deal though. I can always take out the seam, undo the bind-off and rip out a few rows - next time I’ll know.
Knitted Prosthetic
Stuffing is also something you have to get a feel for - or at least I did. When I first stuffed the completed form, I wasn’t really thinking about it and wound up with mega-boob! And, of course, it was very firm (read: solid) and had no give at all. So I removed about half of the stuffing and smooshed the remainder around until it acquired the right approximate distribution and shape. That was quite a bit better.
The pattern is very easy and even manages a nice looking appearance. The line of increases swirls gently around the form and the shape is darn near perfect.
Increase line
I mis-read the pattern and increased in the last stitch of each section rather than the next to last, but I don’t see as that impairs the appearance any.
And by the way, does anyone else think that if another color were used and the bottom edge was extended into ribbing, this might be kind of a cute hat?
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umm, i think a ‘boob hat’ would have definite appeal for some segments of the population- not calling any names, mind you, but i’m sure a few members of my slightly demented family would find one completely delightful-
*and* if you’re thinking colors, how about being able to sport neon boobs or variegated boobs when the fancy might strike? just saying…
glad the patient had a successful and non-traumatic outcome- gotta love that ‘kenyon spunk’!
stay happy-
The hat thing? That’s *exactly* what I was thinking! Although I thought it would be extra funny if you still used the boob-color. I mean, if some people knit and wear the Viking Chicken Hat, why not a Boob Hat? 
Barb - I’m chortling over the idea of variously colored boobs for different occassions - a red and green one for Christmas, a neon-colored one for a night on the town and a black velvet with a diamond nipple for formal :) Heheh - that could be fun!
Ryan - that’s too funny! Absolutely do it in flesh tone and watch people scrutinizing your noggin trying to figure out what it reminds them of? Even better, do the I-cord knot in a deeper shade!
That looks a lot like the top down hat I usually make up for babies - start with an I-cord, increase, then finish however you like. Come to think of it, the top *does* look rather boob-like…
Can you still hear me laughing? I think a “Boob” hat would appeal to many people.You get an A++ in the good daughter department. Glad all is well with your dad. Peaches is sending purrs to Goldie and Jade. She thanks you for the Vigil.
Kathy - Well, perhaps a “boob” hat would be appropriate for a baby? Help ease the trauma of weaning, perhaps :)
Maureen - Well, sometimes my imagination runs away with me and it’s always interesting to follow it and see where it goes :) I’m so glad Peaches is coming along - poor thing has been through a lot!
Love the boob! Beryl designs the best ones. I have a “watermelon boob” that she made me and it survivied Lake Michigan last week, sat damp for a day, was washed in the machine and still holds its shape and the colours didn’t fade. E-mail me if you’d like some tips re: yarns, ideas, etc., if you decide to make another. 
Cheryl - Way cool :) I just used poly fiberfill for this first one but might prefer to go with something a bit nicer for the next. It’s a great design!
