Welcome to the Big Apple Knitter's Guild!

March 2024 General Meeting

BAKG GENERAL MEETING Saturday, March 9, 1–4 PM(check-in begins 12:30pm) New York Society for Ethical Culture2 West 64th Street, Manhattan GUEST SPEAKER: Tanis Gray, knitwear designer and author Guests Welcome! Meet the award-winning author of 16 knitting books and designer of more than 650 knitting patterns, Tanis Gray. Her name is synonymous with creativity! A […]

October Meeting

Big Apple Knitters Guild GENERAL MEETING via Zoom Saturday, October 9, 1–4 PM Nicky Epstein, Noted designer and Author of 30 knitting books! Celebrated knitwear designer Nicky Epstein has gained worldwide recognition for her distinctive, innovative, fashionable, and whimsical work, and for her popular and informative workshops and global tours. She has written 30 books, […]

BAKG Membership Form

Join or Renew Membership Expiration Date: 12/31/2025 BAKG membership dues are $60 paid annually ($30 for students under 25, with valid student ID). Dues are not refundable. Please check the appropriate box below. (Renewing members insert your name and all changes.)   Membership Dues Options One Year Membership $60.00 USDStudent Membership $30.00 USD    

Join/Renew Your Membership

BAKG membership dues are $45 paid annually.The membership period is January 1 through December 31.  Dues paid from September through December of the current year will be applied to the following year’s membership. To become a member of BAKG or renew your membership, please complete the fillable membership form here. Submit your payment of dues […]

Benefits of Membership

In addition to meeting other knitters, making new friends, and enjoying a shared learning experience, becoming a member of the Big Apple Knitters Guild comes with a host of other benefits.  Membership benefits include: Free attendance at our ten monthly general meetings each year Subscription to City Purls—the guild’s quarterly newsletter Regular email updates on […]

Thank you BAKG!

Recipients of our charity work often express their gratitude: May 27, 2016 Dear Ms Levytska and Big Apple Knitters Guild members, On behalf of the Social Work Department, Women’s Health Staff, and our patient population here at North Central Bronx Hospital, I want to express our gratitude for your donation of blankets, hats, socks, and sweaters. We serve […]

Charity Projects

The Big Apple Knitters Guild has a strong commitment to knitting for people in need, and generously contributes their hand-knit items to several programs.  The charitable organizations and projects that the guild currently supports are: Knitter Knockers:  Hand-knit soft, comfortable breast prosthetics for breast cancer survivors. Their website provides information about knitted knockers and patterns. […]