What are Knitted Knockers? Knitted Knockers is a funny name for something that can help heal the emotional scars of breast cancer. They are light, soft handmade breast prosthetics offering comfort and support to women who have had mastectomies. After a mastectomy, many women suffer physical and emotional trauma. But for one group of Latina breast cancer survivors in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, knitting knockers bring joy and hope and a “close-knit” bond of friendship. Knitted Knockers come in all cup sizes and colors and are free to anyone who needs them. They fit conveniently inside a special bra that returns the natural shape to the female body, giving those who have undergone mastectomies renewed ...