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 prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteer knitters provide these FREE to those requesting them.
*estimated November 2024
Attn Knitters and Crocheters. The current need for knockers is:
Si prefiere solicitar una prótesis en español, favor de utilizar este enlace: https://forms.gle/
¿Tiene preguntas? Contacta a Linda por correo electrónico: lindac.preston@gmail.com o llamar 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."
Watch this video to see Knitted Knockers in the News!
Meet some of the wonderful volunteers changing lives...
Meet Mee, Making a difference throughout the world from New York City!
My journey with Knitted Knockers started as a birthday gift to myself in 2017. As I looked for the yarn at my LYS in NYC, Knitty City, I learned the founder of Knitted Knockers had recently spoken there. I felt this was Kismet. In the beginning, I brought all the yarn and tools from Knitty City and gave them the knockers until April, 2018 when they asked to me stop delivering them knockers because they had too many.
Hearing this request totally shocked me and it was then I decided to ship them to the Bellingham office. At this time I sent an email to learn what cup sizes were needed – Christel nicely responded A and B cups would be appreciated. These were sent for the next 3 years until November 2021 when the need changed to D, E and F cups. What a surprise it was to see my knocker count at 1,000 on 2/5/22 – 4-1/2 years since the starting date.
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Knitted Knockers
Connecting volunteer knitters with breast cancer survivors to offer free knitted knockers, (soft, comfortable, knit prosthetics made by volunteers).
Live near Whatcom County, Washington? Come volunteer with us on Thursday mornings. You won't be disappointed. Knittedknockers.org
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What is the filling in the knockers? I seem to get reaction. Can we change it and where can I find cotton filing? Thanks
Love being a part of Knitted Knockers! ❤️
Are you meeting at Acorn Yarns? How frequently do you meet and what time does the meeting start? Thank you.
Want to meet Christel & Barb (founder of Knitted Knockers Support Foundation) in person? We are going to be at Vogue Knitting Live in New York in January. Barb is going to be part of a panel presentation on Sunday morning and we will have a table sharing the vision of knitted knockers the whole weekend to hopefully inspire more knitters and crocheters to make knockers. Come enjoy a great event and meet us, we would LOVE to see you! Book early as this show sells out I think! www.vogueknittinglive.com/portal. Oh, pic is of Barb and model (not Christel) on sign for VKL in 2016 😁 #VKL #knittedknockers
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Have fun Barb & Christel.
Don’t miss hearing Barb Demorest. Her story is compelling and she is an excellent speaker. ♥️
Barb & Christel are awesome! Go & meet them! ❤️
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