In the summer, swing by the park for free instruction from Knitty City, New York City’s favorite yarn community and store, and knit with fellow enthusiasts. Yarn and needles are provided. Classes in the park are held on the gravel on the Upper Terrace closest to 40th Street, and are weather permitting.
Knitty City gives an inside look at Bryant Park Knitting:
June 10-August 26
Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Take part in beginner classes with Knitty City on the gravel South of the Gertrude Stein monument. Volunteers are available to teach you how to cast, knit, purl, and more! Yarn and needles are provided.
* Please note there will be no class on June 24 and July 1
June 13
Saturday, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Participate in Worldwide Knit in Public Day by joining knitters of all experiences on the gravel South of the Gertrude Stein monument. Beginner classes are hosted by Knitty City, and volunteers are available to walk you through instruction. Materials are provided, and finished projects will be donated to Bryant Park's Found But Not Lost program.
Donate a scarf for our “Found but Not Lost” program. Scarves will be spread around the park in February. Anyone can take a scarf if you are cold, or give to a person in need.
Email us if you'd like to donate a scarf, or for more information.