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.
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Meet some of the wonderful volunteers changing lives...
Latest Updates from Facebook
We know our volunteers make Knitted Knockers. But what else do we know about them? 💡🧶
We thought it was time to ask our makers some of the important questions. 😂
This or That: Knitted Knockers Edition!
🧶 Favorite yarn?
🪡 Knitting or crochet?
📦 How many Knitted Knockers have you made?
☕️ Coffee or tea while you make them?
We’re asking our volunteers because behind every Knitted Knocker is a person with a story, a reason for being here, and a whole lot of heart.
Tell us YOUR answers in the comments! 👇🩷
#HopeInEveryStitch #KnittedKnockers #VolunteerLife #KnittingCommunity #CrochetCommunity #KnittingForACause
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We know our volunteers make Knitted Knockers. But what else do we know about them? 💡🧶
We thought it was time to ask our makers some of the important questions. 😂
This or That: Knitted Knockers Edition!
🧶 Favorite yarn?
🪡 Knitting or crochet?
📦 How many Knitted Knockers have you made?
☕️ Coffee or tea while you make them?
We’re asking our volunteers because behind every Knitted Knocker is a person with a story, a reason for being here, and a whole lot of heart.
Tell us YOUR answers in the comments! 👇🩷
#HopeInEveryStitch #KnittedKnockers #VolunteerLife #KnittingCommunity #CrochetCommunity #KnittingForACause
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Her daughter was using a rolled-up sock after her mastectomy. Then Jo P. found Knitted Knockers. 🩷🧶
Jo P., one of our 80-year-old volunteers in Beaufort, South Carolina, knows breast cancer has touched her family deeply. Her mother died from breast cancer. Then, when Jo’s own daughter was just 40, she had a mastectomy.
Her daughter didn’t like the silicone inserts, so she was improvising with a rolled-up sock.
Then Jo discovered Knitted Knockers.
She made one for her daughter—and thought, “It was just the greatest thing.”
But she didn’t stop there.
Seeing how happy her daughter was, Jo started wondering: Did the local breast center know about these?
So she made an appointment with the nurse navigator.
They had never heard of Knitted Knockers.
The nurse was thrilled to discover an option she could offer to women facing breast cancer—and suddenly, what started as something made for one daughter could help many more women in their community.
That’s what Jo loves about making Knitted Knockers.
“From the feedback that I get from recipients, it’s life-changing to be able to feel like an attractive woman again.”
And her message to anyone thinking about volunteering?
“Do it!”
At 80, Jo says making Knitted Knockers gives her a wonderful sense of accomplishment and purpose.
And the best part?
“You will receive so much more than you put into it.”
One mother’s experience with breast cancer.
One daughter’s search for something better.
One mom who picked up her needles and decided to help.
And now, countless women who have another option.
Thank you, Jo, for turning something personal into something that brings comfort and dignity to others. 🩷
#HopeInEveryStitch #KnittedKnockers #VolunteerSpotlight #BreastCancerSupport #KnittingForACause
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