Big Apple Knitters Guild

A throwback to our first ever issue of City Purls, formally called "Knitting Knews", from January 1992. The Guild was hosting our first retreat with Mary Walker Phillips, Nora Ellman, and Susan Wallace as guest instructors.

Modern Daily Knitting Has a fantastic article on Mary that can be found here: https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/jazz-hands-mary-walker-phillips/

I also appreciate how editor Laura informed members that the towels on the retreat "are rather skimpy, so you may want to bring one from home." 🤣

Check out our Show and Tells from Saturday's meeting!

Interested in learning how to knit vintage patterns? Or short-row toe-up socks? Registration is now open for Members Share the Talent! MSTT will feature 14 workshops run by generous BAKG members. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn something new! You can view the listings on our website here: https://www.bakg.org/may-2026-members-share-the-talent/

What a wonderful day with Mary Jeanne Packer! A special thank you as well to Audrey, who spent the last two years volunteering as Program Chair.

A friendly reminder that registration for classes at Members Share the Talent (MSTT) in May starts tomorrow (Sunday, April 12th) at 12:30 pm. You can learn more here: https://www.bakg.org/may-2026-members-share-the-talent/

We’re excited to have guest speaker Mary Jeanne Packer, founder of Battenkill Fibers and co-founder of the Hudson Valley Textile Project, join us on April 11 as we continue exploring the American wool industry. 🐑 All the details can be found here: https://www.bakg.org/april-2026-general-meeting/

Yesterday's Show and Tell was beyond inspirational! Check out these amazing works by our members. 👏

We are so appreciative to Lindsey from Bartlettyarns for coming by today to tell us all about his mill and to share some beautiful skeins with everyone! 🧶

A beautiful afternoon spent knitting.🌷🧶 Thank you to The Community Boutique and Cafe for letting us host our meet-up there today! If you’re interested in hosting a meet-up, send us a message and we’ll explain how.

Join us on Saturday, March 14th for a presentation from Lindsey Rice, owner of Bartlettyarns. 🐑 Lindsey has raised award-winning flocks and has been recognized for his exceptional technique in competitive shearing. Lindsey will be discussing what it is like to own 200-year-old business and how he and his wife Susan has transformed Bartlettyarns into a modern, yet tradition-driven company. You can learn more on our website: https://www.bakg.org/march-2026-general-meeting/

Fun January Meet-Up in Riverdale, hosted by Treasurer Anne. Check out our website bakg.org for future meet-ups. The next one is planned for February 27th, midtown and on the Lower Eastside on March 8th.

Join us on Valentine's Day for a special Zoom meeting with guest speaker Vedis Jonsdottir. This is a members only meeting. BUT there is still time for folks to join in at bakg.org 🙂 Please DM us if you have any questions.