At Circle of Stitches, we believe in supporting our community through our knitting. Gather up your scrap yarn and join one of our causes!

Chase the Chill Salem MA

Every January, we organize a charity drive for Lifebridge, our local homeless shelter. We collect hats, cowls, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks.

For 2021, we are collecting donations through January 29th. Please mail them to the shop or contact us to arrange a drop off.

Pat Pat's Hats

Organized by local knitter Betsy, Pat Pat's Hats was founded in honor of her nephew Patrick, a childhood cancer survivor. Pat's Hats collects hand-knit, machine-washable, unworn hats for children of all ages, from preemie to teen. If you want to participate, bring your donations to the shop and we will deliver them to the lovely Betsy. 

Warm Paws

Our shop owner Ana is an animal lover and mom to several rescued pets. Ana created Warm Paws, which is an effort to collect knitted blankets and animal sweaters for charity. All items go to Northeast Animal Shelter or PALS Animal Life Savers, both no-kill rescue centers located right here in Salem. If you want to participate, bring your machine-washable donations to the shop and we will deliver them in batches to the shelter. 

If you are working on a knitted charitable effort and need help spreading the word, let us know!