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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🩷 Stitch for a Cause: Coboo + Knitted Knockers! 🧶
We’re so excited to share a special collaboration with our friends at Lion Brand Yarn! 💗
From October 14–31, a percentage of sales from Coboo yarn and Coboo yarn kits at lionbrand.com will be donated to Knitted Knockers, helping us continue providing free, handmade breast prostheses to people who have undergone mastectomies or other breast surgeries.
What makes this collaboration so special? It brings together two things we love: the joy of creating with yarn and the power of giving back. Every stitch can be an act of kindness, and every knocker is a reminder that someone cares. 🩷
🧶 Ready to stitch for a cause? Shop Coboo yarn and kits at lionbrand.com between October 14 and 31, and help turn your next project into a little extra comfort and confidence for someone who needs it.
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A huge thank-you to Lion Brand for helping us spread comfort, dignity, and hope—one stitch at a time!
#KnittedKnockers #LionBrandYarn #Coboo #StitchForACause #HopeInEveryStitch
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What an incredible organization! 🩷🛩️
LifeLine Pilots’ free, unlimited flights are available for patients like Candice.
🔗 If you or someone you know needs assistance traveling 100 to 1,000 miles for scheduled medical treatment, LifeLine Pilots may be able to help. lifelinepilots.org/patient-information/
#LifeLinePilots #AccessToCare #VolunteerPilots #NonEmergencyMedicalFlights #CancerSupport #ClinicalTrialsWhen Candice's breast cancer returned as metastatic cancer, she enrolled in a 36-month clinical trial at Mayo Clinic. But the distance from home created a major challenge.
Making the six-hour drive from home simply wasn't practical with the frequency of her appointments. Commercial flights weren't an option either, being immunocompromised.
Candice made the difficult decision to rent an apartment near Mayo Clinic and go through her treatments alone, more than 300 miles from her teenage son and family support system.
Fortunately, an oncology nurse recognized the toll that distance was taking on Candice and told her about LifeLine Pilots’ free, unlimited flights available for patients like her. With that resource in hand, she ended her lease and moved back home.
💙 Now, Candice no longer has to choose between the hope of a clinical trial and the comfort of family and home. She can safely and conveniently fly to all of her appointments with her mother by her side.
"I am so grateful for the free flights. It's not about the cost, but the time it gives me," Candice shared. "Without LifeLine Pilots, I'm not sure I'd be able to come back and live at home with my son."
✈️ Thanks to volunteers like pilot Nick, Candice can continue receiving the care she needs while spending precious time with her family.
🔗 If you or someone you know needs assistance traveling 100 to 1,000 miles for scheduled medical treatment, LifeLine Pilots may be able to help. lifelinepilots.org/patient-information/
#LifeLinePilots #AccessToCare #VolunteerPilots #NonEmergencyMedicalFlights #CancerSupport #ClinicalTrials
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🎉 We Have Our Winners — and We’re Awarding THREE 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 8 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 8 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
- Catherine P. — 39
🧶 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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