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The Big Apple Knitters Guild (BAKG) is a diverse community of knitters whose members hail from all across the metropolitan and tristate areas and beyond. "We come from many different walks of life and backgrounds. We range in age from 10 to 90+, and every decade in between! Some of us are experienced knitters, while others are just getting started. What binds us is our common love of knitting and desire to learn and become more proficient at our craft. We would be delighted to welcome you!”  Find more info at bakg.org

Founded in 1938 in Gaspar, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Círculo grew from founder Leopoldo Schmalz’s modest workshop producing sewing thread, embroidery floss, and ribbons. Despite wartime shortages, the company developed its own machinery, expanded into yarn manufacturing, and in the 1970’s, began exporting internationally. Today, Círculo is known worldwide for colorful cotton and specialty yarns—especially its popular Amigurumi line—serving crafters in more than 40 countries while maintaining its roots in Brazilian textile innovation. Check them out at circuloyarns.com

Knitting Fever Inc. had its humble beginnings in 1974 when Sion Elalouf opened his first needlepoint and knitting store in Great Neck, New York. He was inspired by the beautiful and exotic nature of European and Japanese yarns and by the talented textile artists he met.  In the early 1980s KFI gave up the retail business to focus on bringing these specialty yarns and fabulous designers to retailers across the USA. Over the past four decades KFI has supplied the nation with the highest quality yarn lines supported by the greatest designers the industry has seen to date. As a company, they  employ lessons learned as a retailer in service to their customers. This insight allows them to provide top quality and value in the most beautiful and interesting yarn and designs available today. Please visit knittingfever.com for more info!