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.
Watch this video to see Knitted Knockers in the News!
Watch Knitted Knockers in the news.
Meet some of the wonderful volunteers changing lives...
Latest Updates from Facebook
He crochets in public. And he creates with his whole heart. 🩷🧶
In Colombia, Juan Diego sits down with his hook and yarn—and for a few moments, the world around him disappears.
He knows he’s making more than a Knitted Knocker. He’s thinking about the woman who will receive it. The fear. The pain. The tears. The journey she never expected to take.
His stitches can’t heal a physical wound. But they can carry something else: care, dignity, companionship, and love.
And maybe, just maybe, they can help someone feel a little more whole again.
This is what happens when compassion becomes something you can hold in your hands. ❤️
Thank you, Juan Diego, and to all of our incredible volunteers around the world who remind us that every stitch matters.
#HopeInEveryStitch #KnittedKnockers #CrochetForACause #BreastCancerSupport #VolunteerLove
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We’re proud to share this wonderful story featuring our president, Patti DeFreeuw, and the work she is honored to help lead.
Patti may be the person in the headline, but behind her is an incredible community of makers, volunteers, donors, medical providers, and supporters who share the same purpose and give their time, talent, and heart to help others.
Our strength is in our shared mission. Our impact comes from what we do together. 🩷
We’re grateful to every person who is part of this Knitted Knocker family — and we’re not done yet. There are still so many women to reach, makers to inspire, and medical providers to connect with our mission.
Together, we keep stitching hope. 🩷
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#HopeInEveryStitch #KnittedKnockers #BreastCancerSupport #KnittingForACause #CrochetForACause #WomenHelpingWomen
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☀️ End of Summer Stitching Poll! 🧶
Let's settle a few important questions...
🏖️ Beach stitching or porch stitching?
☕ Coffee or iced tea while crafting?
🌅 Morning stitching or evening stitching?
🧶 Knit or crochet?
Drop your answers below! Bonus points if you share a photo of your favorite summer stitching spot. 📸
We can't wait to see what our Knitted Knockers community has to say! 🩷
#SummerStitching #KnittedKnockers #knitterscommunity #crochetcommunity #CraftingTogether
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