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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We’re so excited to see Knitted Knockers featured by USA Today! 🩷🧶
What started with one breast cancer survivor and a simple idea has grown into a worldwide community of volunteers who knit and crochet with love to provide free, handmade breast prostheses to anyone who needs them.
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make this mission possible—from our amazing makers to the healthcare providers who share Knitted Knockers with their patients. 💕
And if you knit or crochet, there’s always room for you in our community! 🧶🩷
Thank you, USA Today, for helping us spread the word!
www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/08/28/knitted-prosthetics-breast-cancer-organiza...
#KnittedKnockers #USAToday #KnittingForACause #CrochetForACause #BreastCancerSupport #MakersWithHeart #GivingBack
They’re knitting for a good cause – fake breasts for cancer survivors
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A breast cancer survivor turned a craft into a larger cause, providing free, knitted prosthetics to anyone who needs them.19 CommentsComment on Facebook
What surprised Patti, our President, the most when she first got involved with Knitted Knockers? 💗
It wasn’t just the incredible number of volunteers or the beautiful Knitted Knockers being made—it was the heart behind this organization and how one simple idea has grown into a worldwide community of people helping women feel more comfortable, confident, and cared for.
Watch the reel to hear Patti share what surprised her most! 🧶💕
#KnittedKnockers #KnittingForACause #CrochetForACause #VolunteersMakingADifference #BreastCancerSupport #MastectomySupport
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🧶 Yarn Shop Spotlight 🧶
Last year we hosted a Yarn Shop Contest leading up to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re excited to bring it back again this September! To help us get ready, we’re spotlighting some of the wonderful yarn shops who participated last year.
Meet Unwind Yarn Shop in Brighton, MI! "Shop, Knit, Crochet, Learn & Laugh, While Creating Items You Love!" They are a local yarn shop offering a variety of knitting and crocheting classes as well as a wide variety of yarns and notions! Feeling creative? Maybe you want to delve into a new project or get help to finish something old? They’ve got just the thing to help.
If you’re a yarn shop and want to sign up to be a participant, sign up here: mailchi.mp/knittedknockers/yarnshopcontest
#KnittedKnockers #YarnShopSpotlight #BreastCancerAwareness #LocalYarnShop #KnittingCommunity
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