A Gift from One Woman to Another

Having worked at Satin Candy for over 2 years, I was given access to the private and intimate lives of the woman who trusted me enough to share them. I have laughed and cried, I have comforted and been changed by the women I’ve met.

The most moving stories for me are from the brave souls who have had a mastectomy and come to Satin Candy to find a bra to help create a natural look and feel. They usually bring with them a costly silicone prosthetic that bears no resemblance to a natural breast and requires a special pouch in a bra to hold it in place. I have even had a lady remove a neatly folded pair of her husband’s socks from her bra as she couldn’t afford one of the silicone prosthetics. These women had no real alternative working solution… until knitted Knockers.

In 2007, Barbara Demorest (founder of www.knittedknockers.org) from the USA was offered the same silicone prosthetic after her surgery as the only option. She was not satisfied and sort an alternative. And so Knitted Knockers were introduced to the world as a gift from women to women. Follow this link to hear Barbara’s inspirational story.

• What are Knitted Knockers?

Knitted Knockers are prosthetic breasts for mastectomy patients. When placed in a bra, these knitted breasts take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are lighter and more comfortable than silicone prosthetic breasts. The knitted fabric breathes and prevents the heat rash experienced by many women wearing the silicone ones.

• How much do they cost?

The kits to knit are R50 and include everything you need except the needles. The proceeds go straight to CANSA. The completed knockers, that are knitted by local ladies are free of charge and are a gift from one woman to another.

• Where can we get them?

Satin Candy has both the kits and the completed knockers. And there is an amazing array of choices in colour and sizes as well as the staff to help you fit and size your knocker and will teach you how to care for your knocker.

My most impactful moment at Satin Candy was when a customer, having had a double mastectomy, removed her shirt and proudly displayed her scars to me. I felt honoured to be so trusted and I complimented her on her incredible attitude. She explained that she saw her scars as a symbol of her fight and victory over cancer.

Ladies, we all deserve to feel proud and gorgeous, especially if you have been victorious.