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
🎉 We Have Our Winners — and We’re Awarding TWO Extra Gift Certificates! 💗
A HUGE thank-you to everyone who participated in our September Yarn Shop Challenge! Thanks to the tremendous response and enthusiastic participation from our yarn shops and volunteers, we’re excited to award 7 gift certificates instead of 5! 🎉
Your stitches of love brought comfort to breast cancer survivors and helped raise awareness in your communities just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What a wonderful way to make a difference together! 💕
👏 Congratulations to our Top 7 Volunteer Contributors! Each will receive a $25 gift certificate to their participating yarn shop!
🧶Country Needleworks — 430 Knitted Knockers made by their amazing group!
- Darcy C. — 114
- Deb S. — 62
- Janice M. — 62
- Jan V. — 50
🧶The Knittin’ Coop — 222 Knitted Knockers made by their amazing group!
- Kitty C. — 70
🧶 Unwind Yarn Shop
- Linda G. — 58
🧶 The Ginger Cat LLC
- Jodi T. — 40
🩷🧶 Special Shout-out to Three Crows Fiber — 88 Knitted Knockers made by their amazing group!
And a heartfelt THANK YOU to all 16 participating yarn shops! Thank you for opening your doors, inspiring your customers, and helping spread the word about Knitted Knockers.
Together, we’re proving that a little yarn, a lot of heart, and a community of caring makers can make a BIG difference. 💗
Yarn + Love = Hope in Every Stitch!
#KnittedKnockers #YarnShopChallenge #HopeInEveryStitch #BreastCancerAwareness #MadeWithLove
Country Needleworks The Knittin’ Coop Unwind Yarn Shop
The Ginger Cat Three Crows Fiber
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Juan shares this important message “Self detection and early detection saves lives” 💕
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Yarn is even better when shared! 🧶🩷 Gather your Knocker crew, split some skeins, and stitch up a little comfort for women healing after breast surgery. Every pair makes a difference! #HopeInEveryStitch #KnittedKnockers #knitting #crochetHere's a little secret about our October special: 12 skeins goes a long way. 😉
Buy 10 skeins of Ultra Pima, get 2 free, and split them with a friend, your knitting group, or your Tuesday-night crochet crew. Make an afternoon of it. Put the kettle on.
Knitted Knockers are quick to make, and making them together is even better. Every pair you finish is a gift to a woman who is healing.
Who's in your Knocker crew? Tag them below! 👇
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