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 May, 2026
Knitters and crocheters: here’s what’s needed most right now
Pairs of Light Neutral — sizes D, DD, and F.
Pairs of Light (beiges) and Dark (brown and black) Neutrals are always needed, in all sizes.
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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Every Knitted Knocker is made with love, but behind each one is a story. 💗
For many of our volunteers, knitting and crocheting become more than a craft—they become a way to honor someone they love, find healing, and bring comfort to another woman facing breast cancer.
Today we’re honored to share Bailey’s story, in her own words. 🫶🏼
“Hi there! My name is Bailey and I crochet Knitted Knockers in Central Pennsylvania.
Making Knitted Knockers for women in my community is a way of honoring my mom who passed away from breast cancer last year.
Crocheting has been the most effective coping mechanism for me. It keeps my hands busy and turns the grief and anxiety off. When I make the knockers, I’m helping myself through the grieving process while also supporting women affected by breast cancer.
Since my mom’s passing, I’ve donated over 10 pairs to the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance and Pink Hands of Hope.
Thank you for allowing me to share my story and thank you for everything you do to support women in need”. 💕🧶
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