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 as of December 2025
Attn Knitters and Crocheters. The current need for knockers is:
Pairs of Swimmers in Light Neutrals – sizes D, DD and F.
Pairs of Light Neutral – size Bs and size Fs.
Pairs of Light (beiges) and Dark (brown and black) Neutrals all sizes are always needed.
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).
We have heard from so many grateful recipients who want to give back and start making knitted knockers for others. 😇 Here is a recent story shared by one of our awesome volunteers, in her own words:
"A friend at my bowling league was knitting one in between her turns bowling. When I expressed an interest, she pointed me to the website, and the rest is history! I’m a 23-year breast cancer survivor; however, it was caught in time and I didn’t need a mastectomy. A cousin of mine wasn’t so lucky and passed away. Now, a dear friend is going through chemo, and it breaks my heart that she also will not survive. Even though it’s too late for some women, I want to do something that makes a difference for the survivors. Since July 2024, I have made 9 dozen pairs and counting.
I thought the unstuffed knockers were funny looking, so I stuffed my first pair to get a sense of what they would look like finished. It’s kind of a metamorphosis.
Just when I turn in a dozen pairs to our local yarn shop and think I’m going to take a break from knitting for a while, I unconsciously pick up my needles again. They’re kind of addictive that way - you just can’t stop!
Knitted knockers give women their self-esteem back when they’re feeling lost and sad, even ugly. Every woman cares about her appearance, and nobody wants pity. With knockers, they can celebrate life again." To others, she would say, "Don’t hesitate, just do it! It means so much to the recipients." sbrw
🤗💗 #KnittedKnockers #volunteermade #givingback
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It’s January, and while the weather may be chilly ❄️ our volunteers keep things warm, creative, and full of heart all year long.
Check out this Frozen-themed knitted knocker made by one of our amazing volunteers. 💙🩵
Have you ever knitted or crocheted something inspired by winter?
#KnittedKnockers #KnitWithPurpose #VolunteerMade #WinterKnitting
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The University of Iowa is conducting a confidential research study to better understand experiences with external breast prostheses — including knitted prostheses and silicone forms — after mastectomy, and has asked us to share this survey with our Knitted Knockers community.
If you’ve used any type of external breast prosthesis, your voice matters. By sharing your experience in a short, anonymous online survey (15–20 minutes), you can help improve comfort, body image support, and care options for future breast cancer survivors.
- Participation is voluntary
- No names or identifying information are collected
- Your responses are completely confidential
To learn more or take the survey, click the link below! loom.ly/sL2XUU8
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