By purchasing yarn from String Theory, you’re lifting up a number of small and female-owned businesses. We help women in Rwanda, who survived the genocide, educate a new generation. We help women in Uruguay find meaningful work without leaving their rural homes. We help a family in New Hampshire maintain a mill, a tradition spanning hundreds of years. We help restore the Patagonia Grasslands by encouraging sustainable farming.Every yarn we stock makes a positive impact.
Scarf Market 2025
The Scarf Market: A Gift That Gives Twice
Every year, our talented community knits and crochets one-of-a-kind scarves for our Scarf Market, running Thanksgiving through Christmas. We sell these beautiful, handmade scarves and donate 100% of proceeds to a local charity.
This year, we’re proud to support Northern Illinois Food Bank, helping provide nutritious food and resources to our neighbors with dignity and compassion.
Since the Scarf Market began over 15 years ago, you’ve helped us raise nearly $70,000 for local organizations — proof that handmade truly makes an impact.
💛 Here’s how you can help:
🧶 Tell your friends! Everyone loves a scarf that gives back.
🧶 Make a scarf to donate — we accept them November 11 - 22.
Scarves that sell best are soft, about 5 feet long, and in classic shades like white, natural, red, or grey (cowls and shawls welcome, too!).
Together, we’ll turn yarn into warmth — and kindness into action. 💛