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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🥎💗 A Little Softball, A LOT of Heart! 💗🥎
What happens when a softball community comes together for a great cause? Amazing things!
We are so grateful to Tara Gilmore and her incredible softball community for hosting the 3rd Annual Knitted Knockers Softball Tournament in Jacksonville, Arkansas!
What started as a way to raise awareness about breast cancer and support the work of Knitted Knockers has grown into a wonderful annual tradition. This year’s tournament brought together 5 women’s teams and 9 men’s teams, with plenty of friendly competition, pink spirit, and lots of fun! 🩷
Between tournament proceeds and jersey orders, the event raised more than $2,000 for Knitted Knockers Support Foundation! Tara also arranged for a generous $2,075 donation to help with our ever-growing mailing expenses. Every dollar helps us continue providing free, handmade knitted and crocheted breast prostheses to women who need them. 🫶🏼
A special thank-you to local USSSA Director Joe Stoute and his staff for their support, and to everyone who played, participated, purchased a jersey, or helped make this event such a success.
And the fun isn’t over! Plans are already underway for next year’s tournament. We can’t wait!
Tara, your enthusiasm, generosity, and commitment to our mission mean more than you know. Thank you for bringing your community together and helping us put a little more #HopeInEveryStitch into the world! 💗
#KnittedKnockers #CommunityGiving #SoftballForACause #BreastCancerSupport #HopeInEveryStitch
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Every woman deserves comfort, dignity, and care after a mastectomy. 💗
No one group can do it alone. Together, our volunteers, donors, healthcare partners, and supporters can help reach more women with this simple gift of comfort.
Learn more at knittedknockers.org
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