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...
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For years, Lion Brand has stood beside us in our mission to bring comfort, confidence, and dignity to women after breast cancer surgery. 🩷
Every Knitted Knocker is handmade with love by volunteers who give their time, their talent, and their hearts, one stitch at a time. And the yarn they choose matters. Coboo’s soft cotton-bamboo blend is gentle on healing skin, which is why so many of our makers reach for it.
Now through October 31, when you buy Coboo yarn or kits at LionBrand.com, you’re helping support Knitted Knockers and the women who receive them.
Thank you, Lion Brand, for helping us put #HopeInEveryStitch! @[986918608104861https://f.mtr.cool/kbgxj9q7c4
🧶 Shop Coboo: LionBrand.com
💗 Learn more or request free Knitted Knockers: knittedknockers.org
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🩷 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.
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