Knitted Knockers

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

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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...

Diane Crawley

Meet Diane — volunteer, survivor, proud wearer

For years, Diane Crawley of Russellville, Kentucky knit knockers for women she would never meet. Then a breast cancer diagnosis changed everything — and Diane found herself knitting a pair of bright pink knockers for her own journey. “I understood what it means to have these and be a proud wearer,” she says.

Read Diane’s Story

ATTENTION Yarn Shops!
Join the September Knitted Knockers Yarn Shop Challenge. Invite your customers to knit or crochet for a cause while showcasing your shop and supporting breast cancer survivors.
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Five years cancer-free, newly 56, and looking ahead to reconstruction next year—after knee replacements, of course! Nanci has so much to look forward to. 💗

She also remembers the uncertainty of finding something comfortable to wear after cancer treatment. Her oncologist told her about Knitted Knockers, but the professional prosthetics she tried first felt too big and heavy for her body. They weren’t comfortable, and she felt self-conscious in her clothes.

Then her Knitted Knockers arrived. 💌

“They were beautiful! I couldn’t wait to try them on!”

“Knitted Knockers have been a blessing. They have given me confidence to wear outfits without feeling self-conscious or disappointed because the tops don’t fit well. The soft yarn is awesome.”

Nanci shared the word wherever she went: “When I was wearing them regularly, I told so many people about them.”

She believes everyone affected by cancer should have access to a comfortable breast prosthesis—whether or not they have insurance coverage for professional options. She especially appreciates that Knitted Knockers are available to anyone and can be customized by size and color.

Customized to fit. Free. Made with love. That’s Knitted Knockers. 💗

Learn more or request a pair at https://f.mtr.cool/7x24whq4ea

#KnittedKnockers #BreastCancerFree #FiveYears #MadeWithLove #CancerSupport #Confidence #Mastectomy #HopeInEveryStitch

Five years cancer-free, newly 56, and looking ahead to reconstruction next year—after knee replacements, of course! Nanci has so much to look forward to. 💗

She also remembers the uncertainty of finding something comfortable to wear after cancer treatment. Her oncologist told her about Knitted Knockers, but the professional prosthetics she tried first felt too big and heavy for her body. They weren’t comfortable, and she felt self-conscious in her clothes.

Then her Knitted Knockers arrived. 💌

“They were beautiful! I couldn’t wait to try them on!”

“Knitted Knockers have been a blessing. They have given me confidence to wear outfits without feeling self-conscious or disappointed because the tops don’t fit well. The soft yarn is awesome.”

Nanci shared the word wherever she went: “When I was wearing them regularly, I told so many people about them.”

She believes everyone affected by cancer should have access to a comfortable breast prosthesis—whether or not they have insurance coverage for professional options. She especially appreciates that Knitted Knockers are available to anyone and can be customized by size and color.

Customized to fit. Free. Made with love. That’s Knitted Knockers. 💗

Learn more or request a pair at f.mtr.cool/7x24whq4ea

#KnittedKnockers #BreastCancerFree #FiveYears #MadeWithLove #CancerSupport #Confidence #Mastectomy #HopeInEveryStitch
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💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Isn’t Over, and Neither Is Support.

October may be coming to an end, but the need for care, comfort, and connection continues long after the pink ribbons come down.

If you’ve had a mastectomy and are looking for a soft, lightweight alternative to a traditional breast prosthesis, Knitted Knockers are handmade with love by volunteers and provided FREE to women who need them. 🧶💕

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. There’s a caring community ready to support you, whenever you’re ready.

No pressure. No rush. Just comfort, kindness, and a little love in every stitch. 💗

✨ Learn more at knittedknockers.org

Please share this post to help another woman discover this gift. You never know who might need to hear these words today: You are not alone. 💞

#KnittedKnockers #BreastCancerAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #MastectomySupport #ComfortAndCare #MadeWithLove

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Isn’t Over, and Neither Is Support.

October may be coming to an end, but the need for care, comfort, and connection continues long after the pink ribbons come down.

If you’ve had a mastectomy and are looking for a soft, lightweight alternative to a traditional breast prosthesis, Knitted Knockers are handmade with love by volunteers and provided FREE to women who need them. 🧶💕

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. There’s a caring community ready to support you, whenever you’re ready.

No pressure. No rush. Just comfort, kindness, and a little love in every stitch. 💗

✨ Learn more at knittedknockers.org

Please share this post to help another woman discover this gift. You never know who might need to hear these words today: You are not alone. 💞

#KnittedKnockers #BreastCancerAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #MastectomySupport #ComfortAndCare #MadeWithLove
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