Knitty titties: Beryl Tsang's knitted breast prosthetics

When Knitty's Beryl Tsang had to undergo a mastectomy as part of her treatment for breast cancer, she found wasn't exactly comfortable with the prosthetic breasts on offer. In her own words: "The titty reminded me of raw liver, while the bra resembled the suspension system of my 1995 Volvo." So, like a true crafter, she took matters into own hands and knitted her own pair. How awesome is that? In her Knitty Blog, Tsang explains:

"I finished my first knitted titty an hour before the party and wore it with one of my favorite lacy underwires. When a friend, who had been following the whole titty saga, saw me she remarked, 'You really did a great job! Your left breast looks almost as good as the right one -- a bit lumpy but very realistic.' 'You know,' I replied, 'It was my right breast that was removed.'"

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