Winona Health Volunteers provide free Knitted Knockers as breast prosthesis alternative

Winona Health Volunteers lovingly craft Knitted Knockers for free for breast cancer survivors and anyone who needs them.

Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for individuals who have undergone a mastectomy or other procedures to the breast.

Traditional breast prosthetics are usually expensive, heavy and uncomfortable, and they typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable and beautiful. When placed in a regular bra, they take the shape and feel of a real breast.

For the wearer, it is crucial that the fiber not irritate a highly sensitive part of the body that may be especially tender after surgery. Knitted Knockers are crafted with approved yarns that have been tested and proven to be washable, stay soft after air drying and are breathable, durable and a correct weight. A Knitted Knocker can be adjusted to fill the gap for breasts that are uneven and easily adapted for those going through reconstruction by simply removing some of the stuffing. They come in a variety of colors and sizes and in a pack of one or two.

Since January 2017, Winona Health Volunteers have made more than 1,000 Knitted Knockers. They have been distributed locally and mailed.

Those who would like more information about Knitted Knockers, whether they are interested in making them or receiving them, can email krwalters@winonahealth.org or call 507.457.4342, or visit winonahealth.org/knockers.

Knitted Knockers made by Winona Health Volunteers.