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...
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As October comes to an end, our hearts are full of gratitude. 🧡
Behind every Knitted Knocker is a volunteer most people will never meet. Someone who sat down with yarn and needles or a hook, and stitched comfort for a stranger they'll likely never see.
To our knitters, crocheters, stuffers, packers, and every quiet helper behind the scenes: you are the reason survivors open a package and feel seen, cared for, and not alone.
Your work may be unseen, but it is never unfelt. Thank you for giving so generously, one stitch at a time. 💗
Want to join our caring community? Visit knittedknockers.org
#KnittedKnockers #ThankfulForVolunteers #gratitude #onestitchatatime #madewithlove #VolunteerKnitters #CrochetForACause #breastcancersurvivor #YouAreNotAlone
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What a wonderful example of a community coming together to make a difference! 🩷 We are so grateful to Old Orchard Yarnery, Shannon, Cascade Yarns, and every knitter and crocheter who contributed their time, talent, and generosity to bring Knitted Knockers to women receiving care at Mission Hope Cancer Center.
And the best part? This is just the beginning! Thank you for helping bring comfort and dignity to women who need it. Your kindness means more than you know! 🩷
#HopeInEveryStitch #KnittedKnockers #CommunityMakesADifference
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🩷 Imagine facing breast cancer and discovering that a little handmade gift could help you feel more like yourself again.
That’s the heart behind Knitted Knockers—and why sharing our mission matters so much. Every conversation can help a woman find comfort, confidence, and caring when she needs it most. 🧶💗
Amy R. is helping make those connections happen! She recently attended a local Chamber of Commerce event where volunteers were preparing holiday care bags for local hospital cancer departments. Along with chemo caps, plush blankets, and cozy socks, the bags will now include information about Knitted Knockers!
Amy hosted a table to introduce attendees to our soft, handmade breast prostheses, which are available free of charge to women after breast surgery.
Thank you, Amy, for helping spread the word! 💕
Want to make a difference in your community? We’re happy to provide printed materials to support your outreach efforts. Together, we can help more women discover Knitted Knockers!
Learn more at KnittedKnockers.org. 🩷
#KnittedKnockers #HopeInEveryStitch #CommunityKindness #BreastCancerSupport
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