Comfort, confidence, and dignity — one stitch at a time.
Knitted Knockers connects volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors —
providing soft, handmade breast prosthetics, always free and always made with love.
Request your free knitted knocker. We’ll mail it to you, no cost, no strings attached.
Knit or crochet comfort for a survivor. Free patterns, videos, and a caring community.
Offer free knitted knockers to your patients. We’ll help you get started.
Our Mission
We believe every woman deserves access to this simple gift of comfort and dignity. The need is greater than any one group can meet alone — but when individuals and communities each care for the survivors in their own counties, together we can reach every woman who needs us.
What is a knitted knocker?
A knitted knocker is a soft, handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional silicone prosthetics can be hot, heavy, and sticky — and many can’t be worn until weeks after surgery.
Knitted knockers are different. Placed in a regular bra, they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They’re lightweight, adjustable, washable — they can even go swimming with you. Each one is handmade with love by a volunteer knitter or crocheter, and every knocker is completely free to any woman who needs one.
A caring community, around the world
*estimated as of July, 2026
Attention Knitters and crocheters - We need your help!!!
Demand is at an all-time high!!!
We need pairs of light (beiges) and dark (brown and black) Neutrals in all sizes right now!
Pairs of light neutral sizes D and DD are especially needed. Thank you! 🩷
Si prefiere solicitar una prótesis en español, favor de utilizar este enlace: AQUÍ. ¿Tiene preguntas? Contacte a Linda por correo electrónico: lindac.preston@gmail.com o llame 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.”
See how knitted knockers reached the women of Rwanda — and keep spreading around the world.
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Meet some of the wonderful volunteers changing lives...
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🩷 Imagine facing breast cancer and discovering that a little handmade gift could help you feel more like yourself again.
That’s the heart behind Knitted Knockers—and why sharing our mission matters so much. Every conversation can help a woman find comfort, confidence, and caring when she needs it most. 🧶💗
Amy R. is helping make those connections happen! She recently attended a local Chamber of Commerce event where volunteers were preparing holiday care bags for local hospital cancer departments. Along with chemo caps, plush blankets, and cozy socks, the bags will now include information about Knitted Knockers!
Amy hosted a table to introduce attendees to our soft, handmade breast prostheses, which are available free of charge to women after breast surgery.
Thank you, Amy, for helping spread the word! 💕
Want to make a difference in your community? We’re happy to provide printed materials to support your outreach efforts. Together, we can help more women discover Knitted Knockers!
Learn more at KnittedKnockers.org. 🩷
#KnittedKnockers #HopeInEveryStitch #CommunityKindness #BreastCancerSupport
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🩷 To the woman who just got a breast cancer diagnosis:
We see you.
You don't have to figure this out alone. You don't have to be okay right now. And you don't have to pretend.
There's a community of people — knitters and crocheters from all over the country — who are making something just for you. With their own hands. Their own yarn. Their own quiet act of love. 🧶
You are not alone. Not even close. 💕
Makers: keep going. The knocker in your hands right now could be hers. Link in bio to join our volunteer maker family.
#KnittedKnockers #HopeInEveryStitch #YouAreNotAlone #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerCommunity #knittingforacause #CrochetForACause #handmadewithlove #MakersMakeADifference #BreastCancerSupport
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Five years cancer-free, newly 56, and looking ahead to reconstruction next year—after knee replacements, of course! Nanci has so much to look forward to. 💗
She also remembers the uncertainty of finding something comfortable to wear after cancer treatment. Her oncologist told her about Knitted Knockers, but the professional prosthetics she tried first felt too big and heavy for her body. They weren’t comfortable, and she felt self-conscious in her clothes.
Then her Knitted Knockers arrived. 💌
“They were beautiful! I couldn’t wait to try them on!”
“Knitted Knockers have been a blessing. They have given me confidence to wear outfits without feeling self-conscious or disappointed because the tops don’t fit well. The soft yarn is awesome.”
Nanci shared the word wherever she went: “When I was wearing them regularly, I told so many people about them.”
She believes everyone affected by cancer should have access to a comfortable breast prosthesis—whether or not they have insurance coverage for professional options. She especially appreciates that Knitted Knockers are available to anyone and can be customized by size and color.
Customized to fit. Free. Made with love. That’s Knitted Knockers. 💗
Learn more or request a pair at f.mtr.cool/7x24whq4ea
#KnittedKnockers #BreastCancerFree #FiveYears #MadeWithLove #CancerSupport #Confidence #Mastectomy #HopeInEveryStitch
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