Our Mission
Connect volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors to offer free Knitted Knockers to any woman who wants them. There is a huge demand for Knitted Knockers that can’t be met by any one group but together we can do it! If someone in each area will set a goal of meeting the need in just their county it can happen!
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteer knitters provide these FREE to those requesting them.
*estimated April 2024
Si prefiere solicitar una prótesis en español, favor de utilizar este enlace: https://forms.gle/
¿Tiene preguntas? Contacta a Linda por correo electrónico: lindac.preston@gmail.com o llamar al (860) 458-6498
Our experience bringing Knitted Knockers to the women of Rwanda. This simple breast prosthetic solution continues to spread around the world. "JUST GO! When opportunity calls... you never know what doors will open."
Watch this video to see Knitted Knockers in the News!
Meet some of the wonderful volunteers changing lives...
Meet Mee, Making a difference throughout the world from New York City!
My journey with Knitted Knockers started as a birthday gift to myself in 2017. As I looked for the yarn at my LYS in NYC, Knitty City, I learned the founder of Knitted Knockers had recently spoken there. I felt this was Kismet. In the beginning, I brought all the yarn and tools from Knitty City and gave them the knockers until April, 2018 when they asked to me stop delivering them knockers because they had too many.
Hearing this request totally shocked me and it was then I decided to ship them to the Bellingham office. At this time I sent an email to learn what cup sizes were needed – Christel nicely responded A and B cups would be appreciated. These were sent for the next 3 years until November 2021 when the need changed to D, E and F cups. What a surprise it was to see my knocker count at 1,000 on 2/5/22 – 4-1/2 years since the starting date.
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Knitted Knockers
Connecting volunteer knitters with breast cancer survivors to offer free knitted knockers, (soft, comfortable, knit prosthetics made by volunteers).
This is so awesome seeing our volunteers in action. Way to go knittedknockers.org team.Thank you Knots to Love for your wonderful donation of knitted and crocheted knockers! 🎗️ Your support greatly enhances our mission of providing comfort to our patients! 💗
Looking to have a set? Patients can give us a call at 256.319.5400 to request them!
Knitted Knockers
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
This was a touching story! I wish I knew how to Knit!! I'd be taking them to Roswell in Buffalo,NY! Also to the other one near Clearance.I only know how to crochet.
Susan is precious! Thank you all for what you’re doing for our patients at ACC!
Huge thanks to all you angels! 🩷
*update. We have our new thank you volunteers. Wonderful overwhelming response. Please continue to share your appreciation for Barbara S in the comments.*
"Thank You" volunteer needed.
So thankful for our wonderful volunteer, Barbara S, who has written thousands of thank you notes for the mailed donations received over the last 12 years. We believe a hand written note is very important for those that take the time to mail a check in appreciation of receiving their gifts of knitted knockers. At 86 Barbara can no longer do this. We are looking for a couple of volunteers willing to write and mail them. We provide the postcards, stamps and addresses. You provide the handwriting and take to the post office. It would be about 30-50 per month. If you want to be our next, "Barbara," please email contact@knittedknockers.org and let us know. There are many ways to help and this is a very meaningful way. Please comment below thanking Barbara S for all she has done making a difference in the thousands of donors lives. We will share with her as she doesn't do Facebook. Or write her a thank you note and send to us at Knitted Knockers Support Foundation, 1405 Fraser St.,F 103, Bellingham, WA 98229 and we will give to her. Let's thank our "thank you" person! Knittedknockers.org
46 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you Barbara S for your valuable service to the mission of Knitted Knockers! Your work has made a positive difference in many lives and you are an inspiration to us all ❤️❤️❤️ May you see God’s blessings each and every day!
Thank you Barbara for all your kindness and thoughts I also have received one of your notes. And so much appreciated it very heart touching. I wish I had the hand writing that people could read I would so much like to do something like this. God bless you.
Thank you Barbara for being a wonderful caring person. You have touched so many lives in a loving positive way, thank you.
So wonderful!
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you for being so kind- They are the difference between feeling self conscious and being confident
Maureen Mantrop-Utterback
Do these make you sweat? I have a terrible time with certain materials that make me sweat!
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