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...
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🩷 Lynchburg, Virginia, you knocked it out of the park! 🩷
What happens when a caring community comes together with yarn, needles, hooks, and a heart for helping others? Something truly special. 🧶💕
With the help of community contact Melanie Thompson and The Knittin’ Coop, makers throughout the Lynchburg area created and donated an incredible number of Knitted Knockers during our September Yarn Shop Challenge.
Every stitch represents time, talent, and a whole lot of love—and each Knitted Knocker will help bring comfort and confidence to someone recovering from breast cancer surgery.
A heartfelt thank-you to Robin, Melanie, and everyone at The Knittin’ Coop, along with every knitter and crocheter who joined in and made this effort such a success. And thank you for sharing these wonderful photos with us! f.mtr.cool/pm1hiztoj3
This is what the Yarn Shop Challenge is all about: bringing makers together to make a difference. 💗 Stay tuned as we announce the individual winners later this week!
#KnittedKnockers #YarnShopChallenge #MadeWithCare #KnittingForACause #CrochetForACause #HopeInEveryStitch
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We love seeing the heart of the Knitted Knockers mission in action! 💗
Maria Farley and her amazing group of volunteers are providing free knitted and crocheted breast prostheses to women throughout the West Virginia–Ohio–Kentucky tri-state area, supporting four local hospitals.
Thank you, Maria, for all you do to bring comfort, dignity, and hope to women in your community. We are so grateful for you and the difference you’re making, one stitch at a time! 🩷
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Join Longmont Yarn Shoppe Knitted Knockers kick off event 🩷🥢🧶
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