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!
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Meet some of the wonderful volunteers changing lives...
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🩷 Coming Together for Breast Health and Community! 🩷
We’re so grateful that Amy, one of our wonderful local Knitted Knockers volunteers, represented Knitted Knockers Support Foundation at "Real Talk: A White Coats Off Series — Beyond the Pink: Real Conversations About Breast Health."
A special thank-you to Alex Archer and The Archer Foundation for organizing this important community event and bringing people together for open, meaningful conversations about breast health, early detection, treatment, and the support available to those navigating a breast cancer journey.
We loved having Knitted Knockers represented at an event that reminds us how important it is to connect women and families with trusted information, caring resources, and a community that understands. 💗
At Knitted Knockers, our mission is to provide free, handmade knitted breast prostheses to women who have had a mastectomy. Each one is lovingly made by volunteers who want women to feel comfortable, supported, and cared for—one stitch at a time. 🧶
Thank you, Amy, for sharing your time and heart with our community, and thank you, Alex and The Archer Foundation, for making space for these important conversations. When we come together to share knowledge, compassion, and resources, we can make a real difference.
💕 Because every woman deserves support, connection, and a reminder that she is not alone.
#KnittedKnockers #RealTalkBeyondThePink #TheArcherFoundation #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastHealth #CommunityConnections #StrongerTogether
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What an amazing kick off event this past weekend. Knitting and crocheting knockers brought us together in the best of ways. I've made my first 2 pairs! How about you?? There is still some donated yarn when you're ready to join in on a quick and easy project with a big reward.
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Brava News recognizes Juan Diego Castillo “The man who knits self-esteem” 🩷
Juan Diego is a photographer, and one day he learned how to knit.
Today, together with the Oropéndola Foundation and a network of volunteer knitters, he delivers handmade breast prostheses to women who have lost one or both breasts to breast cancer. Each piece is made to fit and is given free of charge.
A prosthesis doesn’t cure the disease, but it helps many women look at themselves in the mirror with love. 💗
During this month dedicated to the fight against breast cancer, Brava recognizes those who work on behalf of women.
Thank you, Juan Diego, and thank you to every knitter who makes this possible.
Do you know someone who needs a prosthesis? Tag them or share this post with them.
💗 And remember: perform your self-exam and ask your doctor about getting a mammogram.
#BreastCancerAwareness #BravaNews #InspiringMen
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