The Big Apple
The Big Apple Knitters Guild (BAKG) is an organization of knitters in the
Our mission is:
To preserve and support the art and craft of knitting;
To educate all interested in learning or perfecting their knitting skills;
To awaken awareness to knitting in particular and fiber arts in general, and foster appreciation and respect for their inclusion in the arts community;
To provide a harmonious network among knitters;
To share with society the products of our craft.
BAKG was founded in the early 1980's by a small group of knitting enthusiasts.
The guild usually meets on the second Saturday of the month. Meeting dates and locations appear in each issue of
BAKG welcomes all knitters, from beginners to expert. We learn from and inspire each other. Membership has its privileges! Annual dues are: $25
Member benefits include:
{ Free attendance at monthly meetings;
{ A subscription to
{ Discounts at BAKG organized workshops, held throughout the year,
{ Discounts at participating yarn shops in and around the NYC area;
{ A discount to the fall luncheon;
{ Ac
{ An invitation to participate in charitable activities.
St. James Church
Between 71st and 72nd Streets
Madison Avenue M1,M2, M3, M4, M30, M72 to 72nd Street, M66 to 68th Street and Madison Avenue, M72 to 72nd Street and Madison
M101, 98, 103, 102 to 72nd and
#6 to
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Raye Schwartz-President
Janet Kelly-Treasurer
Olive McNeil-Program Chair
Sue Goldman-Charity Chair
Helene Young-Luncheon Chair
Debby Ascone-Webmaster
Board members are all volunteers!
HOW TO CONTACT US:
Website: www.BAKG.org
E-mail: info@BAKG.org
BAKG meetings are held in the afternoon of the second Saturday each month from September through July.
Members and guests gather together to share their love of knitting and exchange ideas, techniques, and fellowship. Meetings typically include a President's Address a brief review of guild business, Show and Tell and a presentation by a guest speaker or a mini-workshop.
Some past speakers have been
Members participate in Show and Tell, displaying their latest works to an appreciative audien
City Purls: A quarterly newsletter informs members of guild activities, meetings, area shows and other items of interest.
Each Fall, members
BAKG offers workshops across a variety of skills levels, led by local and distant instructors, many known to the knitting community. Some recent workshops were taught by Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, Barbara Kerr, Arlene Mintzer,
Come and learn a new technique from a fellow knitter who graciously share their talent. These informal lessons are given on an as available basis by knitters.
One of the guild's missions is to share with society the products of our craft. The guild is involved in a number of charity projects and dedicates two special meetings a year towards charitable efforts.