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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Meet some of the wonderful volunteers changing lives...
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We are so grateful for local yarn shops like Ewe and I in Chehalis, WA, that open their doors, build community, "rooted in the belief that making something by hand is one of the most quietly powerful things a person can do" and say yes to making a difference. 🫶 Is there a yarn shop in your community that supports Knitted Knockers? Tag them below — we love celebrating the shops that show up for this mission! 💕Every yarn on our shelves has been touched before it got there.
That's not a figure of speech. Before anything finds its way into Ewe and I, someone here has held it, worked with it, made something with it, and decided it belonged. We don't carry products we haven't experienced firsthand — whether that's a maker who walked through our door because they believed in what we're doing and wanted to be part of it, or a yarn from overseas that we ordered, cast on with, and couldn't stop thinking about.
It takes longer that way. But it's the only approach that makes sense for us.
Ewe and I was started by Meg and Brad as a place where community could come together — a space that was genuinely welcoming, unhurried, and rooted in the belief that making something by hand is one of the most quietly powerful things a person can do. That founding philosophy shapes everything, including how we decide what belongs on these shelves.
We look for products that reflect that same care. Yarns made with attention to sustainability and fair labor practices. Indie dyers who put real artistry into every skein. And yes — brilliantly sparkly, joyfully colorful yarn that exists for no other reason than it makes people happy, because that belongs here too. This shop is for every kind of maker, and our shelves should reflect that.
What we're really asking when we evaluate a product is simple: does this belong in a place built for community, craftsmanship, and the joy of making? If the answer is yes, you'll find it here.
If you've ever wondered why something caught your eye at Ewe and I — that's why. 🧶
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Did you know your Knitted Knockers are literally made with love? 🫶
Every single one is handcrafted by a volunteer knitter or crocheter who simply wants to make a difference in someone's life.
Our knockers are made from soft, non-wool, cotton or cotton-blend washable yarn — gentle against sensitive skin — and filled with PolyFiberFil for a light, comfortable feel. 🩷
Every yarn used is carefully selected from our approved yarns list, so you can trust that what arrives at your door is safe, soft, and made with you in mind. And if you prefer 100% cotton against your skin, just ask — we're happy to accommodate that request.
Soft. Washable. Free. Made with heart. ✨
💬 Ready to request yours? It's completely free — because every woman deserves comfort and dignity.
👉 Order at knittedknockers.org/request-a-knocker
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Knitted Knockers' Indonesia 🇮🇩 crafters unite! 🩷 Thank you for all you do to help women in need. 🫶🏼
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