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
🩷 Women’s health deserves attention at every stage of life.
We’re pleased to share an opportunity for our community to participate in a FREE virtual women’s health symposium hosted by the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health, an international network of 11 academic health centers.
🌸 Centering Women’s Health: Integrative Approaches for Lifelong Well-being
📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
💻 Virtual symposium
🩷 FREE registration
The full-day program takes a whole-person approach to women’s health, with expert presentations, discussions, and experiential sessions. Topics of particular interest to our community include:
• Breast cancer risk and recurrence
• Musculoskeletal health
• Lifelong well-being
Whether you are navigating life after breast cancer, supporting someone you love, or simply interested in learning more about women's health, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear from experts and explore approaches to lifelong wellness.
Registration is FREE!
🔗 tinyurl.com/OC-Symposium26
Please share with friends, family, and anyone who might find this information helpful. We’re always glad to pass along resources that support the health and well-being of women in our community. 🩷
#WomensHealth #BreastCancerSupport #IntegrativeHealth #LifelongWellness #KnittedKnockers
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💗 You don’t need knitting needles or a crochet hook to make a difference! There are so many ways to be part of the Knitted Knockers community, and one of the easiest is right at your fingertips.
Every like, comment, share or save helps us spread the word and reach more people who might need us or want to get involved.
So many of our recipients and volunteers have found out about us through social media, and we’re incredibly grateful for every person who helps share our message. 💗
Know someone who might enjoy volunteering, or someone who could benefit from a pair of Knitted Knockers? Tag them in the comments and help us make a connection! ⬇️
#KnittedKnockers #HopeInEveryStitch #SpreadTheWord #ShareTheLove #VolunteerCommunity #BreastCancerSupport #MastectomySupport #ComfortAndDignity #EveryoneCanHelp #MakingConnections
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🩷 A little kindness can make a world of difference. And this beautiful news story is a wonderful reminder of just that!
We are so grateful to see Amy Roberts, Sharon Coleman, and the wonderful members of the North Georgia Knitting Guild recognized for the love, compassion, and countless hours they put into making Knitted Knockers for women in their community.
Amy has made approximately 300 Knitted Knockers since 2014, and the guild has continued to grow its efforts, surpassing its goal of 200 this year! What makes their story especially meaningful is that some of these volunteers are breast cancer survivors themselves. They understand firsthand how much a thoughtful gesture can mean during a difficult and vulnerable time.
And then there’s Lisa, whose story reminds us exactly why this work matters. Receiving her handmade Knitted Knockers after surgery brought her comfort, joy, and a little piece of herself back when she needed it most.
To Amy, Sharon, and every member of the North Georgia Knitting Guild: Thank you for sharing your time, your talents, and your hearts. Your kindness reaches far beyond the stitches, reminding women that they are cared for, supported, and never alone.
We are so proud to have you as part of the Knitted Knockers family. This is what our community is all about! 🩷
#KnittedKnockers #HopeInEveryStitch #VolunteerAppreciation #BreastCancerSupport #ComfortAndDignity #NorthGeorgiaKnittingGuild #CommunityKindness
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