Approved Yarn List

Please note that only knockers made from the following list will be used to fill orders from Knitted Knockers of Canada. If knitting or crocheting for us please only use these yarns. All are good for knitting, some are also good for crochet where indicated “C”. Acrylic yarns are approved only for swimming and indicated with “A”.

If you could send the band from the skein of yarn with your completed knockers it would be most appreciated. This list was supplied by our US affiliate and some yarns may not be available in Canada.

Download the Knitted Knockers Approved Yarn List (PDF)

• Berroco, Modern Cotton DK – C (Note only DK weight is approved)
• HiKoo, CoBaSi DK
• Yarns, Cotton Fair – C, A
• Cascade Yarns, Cherub DK – C, A
• Jaeger, Aqua Cotton
• Rowan, Cotton Glace
• Cascade Yarns, Ultra Pima – C
• Katia, Mississippi 3
• Schachenmayr, Catania – C
• Cascade Yarns, Ultra Pima Fine – C
• Kertzer Yarns, Butterfly Super 10
• Sostrene Grene, Anna & Clara – C
• Cascade Yarns, Noble Cotton – C
• Kraemer Yarns, Tatamy – A
• Tahki, Cotton Classic DK (Must be DK)
• Cascade Yarns, North Shore – A
• Knit Picks, Comfy Sport – A
• Tahki, Cotton Classic Lite – C
• Cascade Yarns, North Shore – A
• Estelle Echo Cotton DK

• Knit Picks, Comfy Sport – A
• Tahki, Cotton Classic Lite – C
• Cloudborn, 100% Pima Cotton DK – C
• Knit Picks, Comfy Fingering – C, A
• TB Ramsden, Wendy Supreme 100% luxury cotton DK (Must be DK)
• Easy Knit, Baby Luv – A
• Lion Brand COBOO – C
• Trendsetter Yarns, Lana Grossa Elastico
• Ella Rae, Phoenix DK – C
• Paintbox, Cotton DK
• Universal Yarns, Bamboo Pop – C
• Euro Baby, Kid Cotton
• Patons, Grace – C
• Universal Yarns, Garden 3 – C
• Fair Isle, Harbor – C
• Plymouth Yarns, Anne – C
• UY-Fibra Natura, Radiant Cotton
• Fiesta Yarns, Cottonista
• Plymouth Yarns, Cleo
• Valley Yarns, Southwick

Our wonderful affiliate in the USA has carefully compiled this list of approved yarns for our knitters & crocheters. All approved yarns have been tested and proven to be washable, stay soft after air drying, breathable, durable, the correct weight & make beautiful knockers.

Our challenge has always been to identify yarns that are preferred by our recipients, available & affordable. The list has over 30 choices that can be purchased at local yarn stores, online or at “Big Box” stores at a variety of price points. The cost per average sized knocker using these yarns can vary from about $2.00 to $4.00 per knocker. Very affordable when you think about the difference it makes to the woman who wears them!

For the wearer, it is crucial that the knocker fiber not exacerbate a highly sensitive part of a woman’s body that may have already suffered from surgical scarring, nerve damage, and possible radiation burns. To minimize the chances of this happening we ask that knitters & crocheters choose a yarn that we’ve already tested & know that every knocker created will be gratefully received & loved by the wearer.

We receive constant affirmation that these ladies truly appreciate the time & talent that a caring volunteer took to make these for them. Check out some testimonials from grateful recipients if you ever want to remind yourself that what you are doing is making a difference!

Please note that the cotton to make dish clothes is too heavy & washes up stiff when air dried so is not appropriate for knitted knockers.

You can mail completed, unstuffed knockers to us at:

Knitted Knockers of Canada
115 Fiddlehead Cres.
Waterdown, Ontario
L8B 0Y1

Or drop them off at one of our Drop-Off Locations listed on our website. Please include your contact information & the yarn label.

If stuffing, use a high quality poly fiber fill. Slightly overstuff & leave back open for adjustment. We use Eversoft Premium Poly Fiber Fill that is available at Walmart.

Knitted Knockers of Canada is a registered non-profit run completely by volunteers (no paid staff). Donations are very much appreciated to help offset costs. Thank you for making knockers!!!