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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Eileen was looking for a reason to start crocheting again. 🧶 She'd taken a long break and wanted a project — something with purpose, not just something to fill time.
She found the Knitted Knockers website while searching for crochet inspiration online.
It was, as she puts it, a win-win.
"I wanted to start crocheting again after a long hiatus. Being able to send my work to people gave it purpose — and the focus of helping women battling breast cancer gave it meaning. Crocheting knockers was the perfect choice."
When she finished her first set, something shifted.
"I was excited and proud and hopeful after completing the first set of knockers. I appreciated their form and function and was hopeful that each stitch had love woven in. I am always hopeful that each recipient feels this too."
Eileen thinks about what it means for a woman to receive a pair — really thinks about it.
"Knitted Knockers matter because they have the potential to help someone feel whole. Must we have breasts to feel whole? No, certainly not — but the image and expectation within us drives our momentum. If we can fulfill our expectations for every level of self, and it's these that help someone achieve it, then the Knitted Knockers matter. And what a blessing that they are free to the recipients." 🫶
She has one message for anyone considering volunteering:
"Volunteering to make Knitted Knockers will definitely help your heart to grow." 💗
Visit knittedknockers.org to find your win-win.
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🇺🇸 Red, White & You! 🇺🇸
We're feeling patriotic and crafty this July! Are you working on a red, white, or blue project? 💙🤍❤️ Whether it's Knitted Knockers, hats, blankets, or something entirely different, we'd love to see what you're creating.
📸 Share a photo in the comments and tell us:
🧵 What are you making? 🧶
📍 Where are you stitching from?
Our community is filled with incredible makers, and we love celebrating your creativity!
#KnittedKnockers #RedWhiteAndYou #Happyfourth #InstaKnit #InstaCrochet #VolunteerMakers #madewithlove❤️
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