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...
Latest Updates from Facebook
🩷 Making Strides, sharing comfort, and making connections! 🩷
It was a chilly one in Grand Rapids, but you’d never know it from these smiles!
Phyllis, one of our State Suppliers in Western Michigan, and her sister (her right-hand helper) set up a Knitted Knockers table at the local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. They bundled up, braved the cold, and met so many wonderful women. They handed out 10 pairs of Knockers to survivors who needed them.
That’s ten women who went home with something soft, comfortable, and made with love, plus the reminder that they’re not alone.
The best part? They’re already planning to make it an annual event!
A big thank-you to Brandi, the survivor tent coordinator for Making Strides, for welcoming our volunteers. And thank you, Phyllis and sister, for warming hearts on a cold day. 🩷
Want to bring Knitted Knockers to an event near you? Find out how at knittedknockers.org.
#KnittedKnockers #MakingStrides #BreastCancerSurvivor #MadeWithLove #OneStitchAtATime
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🩷 A table full of love, and a day full of connection! 🧶
Our volunteer Jana D. shared this wonderful update from the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PaBCC) Conference on October 13, where Knitted Knockers participated for the very first time!
With more than 300 people attending, it was a busy and rewarding day! Jana shared that their table received a wonderful response, with lots of interest in Knitted Knockers and heartfelt appreciation for these lovingly handmade gifts of comfort. 💗
We love hearing stories like this from our volunteers! Every conversation helps more people discover that women who have had breast surgery can receive soft, handmade Knitted Knockers completely free of charge. No insurance. No paperwork. No cost. Ever.
A heartfelt thank-you to Jana and the PinnacleHealth Auxiliary for supporting this important work and helping make life a little easier for women navigating difficult life experiences.
To all our volunteers who share our mission in their communities: thank you for helping more women find the comfort, confidence, and dignity they deserve. Every conversation matters, and every stitch makes a difference! 🩷🧶
#KnittedKnockers #HopeInEveryStitch #breastcancersupport #breastcancerawareness #pabcc
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🩷 Breast cancer awareness is more than a pink ribbon. It’s personal. It’s powerful. And it means something different to each of us. 💗
For some, it means honoring someone they love. For others, it means standing beside survivors, encouraging early detection, or making sure no one has to face breast cancer feeling alone.
For our Knitted Knockers volunteers, it also means turning compassion into action—one stitch, one Knocker, one woman at a time. 🧶
In this reel, our volunteers share what breast cancer awareness means to them. Their words remind us that behind every ribbon, every conversation, and every handmade gift is a person whose life matters.
💕 To everyone who has been touched by breast cancer, and to everyone who shows up with love and support: we see you. We stand with you. And we're in this together.
What does breast cancer awareness mean to you? We'd love to hear your story in the comments. 🩷
#KnittedKnockers #HopeInEveryStitch #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerCommunity #HandmadeWithLove
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