Our Mission
Connect volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors to offer free Knitted Knockers to any woman who wants them. There is a huge demand for Knitted Knockers that can’t be met by any one group but together we can do it! If someone in each area will set a goal of meeting the need in just their county it can happen!
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Traditional breast prosthetics are usually expensive, heavy, sweaty and uncomfortable. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers on the other hand are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. Our special volunteer knitters provide these FREE to those requesting them.
*estimated July 2020
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Meet some of the wonderful volunteers changing lives...
We are knitted Knockers Tucson. We supply the State of Arizona and help other States when they need it. We also supply Arizona Oncology offices in Town. 2 ladies crochet and 2 knit. We were at lunch at a wonderful restaurant. It is so fun to get together once a year. 2 of our members are snow birds and travel a lot. One of our ladies makes beautiful pine baskets and has taught 2 classes at my house. Another of our members puts a heart on the back of every knocker she makes. 2 of us are nurses one retired one still works full time and finds the time to help. I am D.J/ Dale the state provider and do many events to educate others about Knitted Knockers. I was on a local news station one year. I have never been so proud and honored to belong to any other group as much as this one. I am so thankful for these 3 volunteers I could not do it without them. True angels helping women they don’t know to feel confident, comfortable and whole.
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Happy news! We are beginning to send out print materials and stuffed and unstuffed knockers again thanks to the heroic efforts of Candace/ Barbara C and so many volunteers cheerfully working by themselves to provide this service to others. We may be a bit slower than normal but they are starting to go out. You can order them at knittedknockers.org under the "contact us" link. There is a drop down box with "reorder materials" as a choice. I know many of you are needing brochures and especially care instructions to go with the knockers you are providing. Thank so much for all you are doing!!!!
Question: I haven’t been able to find this anywhere, do you want them stuffed prior to sending them or leave them unstuffed and send some stuffing?
Wonderful. I’ll be sending more up shortly. 💓
That’s awesome 😎
I have several to send
I appreciate y'all so much! Love my knitted knockers! Thanks to each one of you who care so much to do this.. Took me a long time to find something that worked well to match up after a single mastectomy, happy I found you! 14 year survivor!
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Love my knitted knockers. 13 year survivor!!
Thank you volunteers and everyone at knitted knockers for your help and support
is there any supplier of yarn in Canada that offers a good price point? I'm a survivor, 9 years Cancer free after advanced triple negative breast cancer.
Thank you all so much for all your efforts. I love mine, they’re comfortable and make me feel good about myself! ❤️
How do you Order one and how do you select a size? What are they stuff with?
Thank you to all of you providing this service. Recieving my knockers was such a blessing! I am now on my second set because my first one wore out. God bless you. Keep doing what your doing.
Will be sending some soon.
Me too!!
Love my knitted knocker 😍 thank you so much , it's really appreciated xxx
Dr Rohini Patel Interview made me cry!!! Watch marker 23-31 minutes in to hear about her remarkable work in India and knitted knockers! Also skip to the end if you don't have the time to listen to the whole thing and hear some wonderful testimonials about this amazing physician. youtu.be/_3eOm7piQZE
I feel great that we all are able to get together and make a difference in people’s lives. I look forward to working with everyone to make this world a more comfortable and beautiful place for cancer survivors to live in. It is refreshing to see that people are taking initiative and discussing these issues. A change always starts with dialogue.
You are really inspiration for so so many
Great video Rohini
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