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 beautiful Saturday, a parking lot full of art, and Knitted Knockers in the middle of it all!
Our wonderful volunteer Linda brought Knitted Knockers to "Art in the PARKing Lot" at Inscape Collective in Rockford, Illinois — a free community event filled with local artisans, kids’ activities, games, food trucks, and community organizations.
Linda set up her Knitted Knockers pop-up to introduce people to our mission and share how handmade prostheses can bring comfort and confidence after breast surgery. 💗
And this is just the beginning! Linda is also connecting with local cancer centers and planning upcoming Knitted Knockers events in Rockford, including an afternoon tea at Womanspace this month to introduce Knitted Knockers and explore a local support and knitting group. 🥢🧶
This is what grassroots outreach looks like: one volunteer, one community, one conversation at a time. 🩷
Thank you, Linda, for taking Knitted Knockers out into the community and helping more women discover that they are not alone.
#KnittedKnockers #HopeInEveryStitch #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #RockfordIL #CommunityOutreach #VolunteersMakeADifference
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💗 She knitted one pair for herself. Then she started making them for other women.
Just months after her breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy, Naperville survivor Sara Gmitro discovered Knitted Knockers while looking for a more comfortable alternative to traditional breast prosthetics.
She made her first pair. She showed her husband. And then something beautiful happened: Sara realized she could help other women feel a little more comfortable, a little more confident, and a little more like themselves.
Her journey led her to a community of survivors and volunteers — including fellow survivor Karen Mangrum — who are turning yarn, time, and caring hands into something that makes a real difference.
🧶 One woman’s search for comfort became a way to bring comfort to others.
We’re incredibly grateful to Sara, Karen, and the Duly Health and Care team for sharing this story and helping shine a light on the impact of Knitted Knockers.
Watch their story posted by NCTV17. 💗
#KnittedKnockers #HopeInEveryStitch #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerSurvivor
Naperville breast cancer survivor knits normalcy, comfort for others | NCTV17
www.nctv17.org
With Knitted Knockers, a crafty alternative to the traditional breast prosthesis, Sara Gmitro is giving back to others just months after receiving her own breast cancer diagnosis.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
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