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!
Watch Knitted Knockers in the news.
Meet some of the wonderful volunteers changing lives...
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Thank you Old Orcutt Yarnery for making and stuffing Knitted Knockers all year long! 🩷🥢🧶 We appreciate you and your customers more than words can say. 💖
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🩷 We’re thrilled to be featured once again in the Knit Picks catalogue! 🧶
A heartfelt thank-you to our friends at Knit Picks for continuing to support Knitted Knockers and helping share our mission with the fiber arts community. It means so much to have their support in showing how knitters and crocheters can make a real difference in the lives of women who have undergone breast surgery.
💕 Want to turn your love of yarn into something meaningful? Join our worldwide community of knitters and crocheters making free, handmade breast prostheses for women who need them. Every knocker is a little gift of comfort, confidence, and caring.
🧶 Visit knittedknockers.org to learn how you can get involved!
Thank you, Knit Picks, for helping us connect with more makers and spread a little more love, one stitch at a time! 💗https://f.mtr.cool/kuap2jfqr1
#KnittedKnockers #KnitPicks #HopeInEveryStitch #KnittingForACause #crochetingforacause
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Today is National Mammography Day. 💗
1 in 8 women will face a breast cancer diagnosis, and early detection opens the door to more options and more hope. If you've been putting off your mammogram, today's a good day to make the call.
And if that journey ever leads to a mastectomy, you are not alone. We're here with free, handmade comfort.
Tag someone you love who needs this gentle reminder.
#NationalMammographyDay #breastcancerawareness #KnittedKnockers #EarlyDetection #madewithlove
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