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 May, 2026
Knitters and crocheters: here’s what’s needed most right now
Pairs of Light Neutral — sizes D, DD, and F.
Pairs of Light (beiges) and Dark (brown and black) Neutrals are always needed, in all sizes.
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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In 1971, Arlyce's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She wore the only option available at the time — heavy, hot silicone forms that she hated every single day. She passed away in 1999. And Arlyce has been making Knitted Knockers since 2012 — in her memory. "My mother had breast cancer in 1971. She had the silicone ones and hated the weight and sweaty feel. She passed in 1999, so I make them in her memory."
Arlyce didn't start out perfectly either. Her first attempt at the pattern didn't turn out as she hoped, so she found the Knitted Knockers website, watched the tutorials, and started over. That was 14 years ago. She is now a North Dakota State Supplier, and together with her group of dedicated helpers, she has provided over 800 pairs to clinics and survivors. Their group even has a motto: "Keeping ABreast in Bras!" 😄 "After the traumatic loss to cancer, they help ladies to look normal and they're very comfortable to wear. Oh, they matter SO MUCH!" She puts it simply and powerfully: "Women (and men) helping women in need. God bless the caring and talented hands that do God's work!"
800 pairs for her mom. And for every woman who deserves to feel comfortable, confident, and cared for. 💗
Does someone in your life knit or crochet? Share this and tag them — they might just find their purpose.
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We love shining a spotlight on the incredible yarn shops that joined our Yarn Shop Contest last fall — your generosity helped bring handmade comfort to breast cancer survivors who needed it most. 💗 Celebrate with Low Country Shrimp and Knits in their new space at 10 Kitties Landing Road in Bluffton! loom.ly/eSgwchY
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