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2012 Chain Link Conferences:

June 29-July 1, 2012
    Manchester, NH
September 14-16, 2012
    Reno, NV

Chapter Challenge

See photos from 2011 Summer Chain Link in Minneapolis

Announcements

2012 Design Competition

For CGOA Members: Sign up for the CGOA 2012 Design Competition
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The Results Are In!

CGOA begins the year with four Board members returning for second terms following the membership vote. Congratulations to Cari Clement, Tammy Hildebrand, Jane Rimmer and Karen Whooley. They, along with Jack Blumenthal, Mary Colucci and Amy Shelton, form the Board of Directors. At their organizational meeting on January 4, the Board voted to retain the same officers: President Amy Shelton, Vice President Cari Clement, Secretary Karen Whooley and Treasurer Jane Rimmer.

The membership also approved a CGOA Bylaws revision that will allow for electronic balloting starting with 2012's Board elections. Thank you to those of you who took the time to fill out and return your ballots.

CGOA Design Competition

Check out the winners of CGOA's 2011 Design Competition!

CGOA Hall of Fame

CGOA has instituted the CGOA Hall of Fame to celebrate the icons who led the way to where crochet is today and to acknowledge the long history of crochet design. Learn more.

New CGOA Masters Program Available

Calling all intermediate and advanced crocheters! Sign up, today, for the new CGOA Master of Advanced Stitches and Techniques.
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PLEASE BE ON GUARD

PLEASE BE ON GUARD regarding false CGOA renewal notices. Read more.

2005 CGOA Chain Link National Conference Photos

CGOA President Nancy Brown moderated the Fashion Show held Saturday evening at the conference. Unless otherwise indicated, the crocheter is the model and the items are the crocheter's own design. "CGOA Pattern Line" patterns are available for purchase through CGOA. Photography by Molly Andries and Jan Scogin.

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Emma Dee Berry

Dazzling Plum Poncho

Dazzling Plum Poncho  

 Chili Pepper Capelet

Chili Pepper Capelet

Joyce Bragg
Lacy Pullover

Lacy Pullover

Dressy Poncho

Dressy Poncho

Swirl Loop Handbag

Swirl Loop Handbag

Vashti Braha
Mermaid Shrug

Mermaid Shrug

Pullover Shrug

Pullover Shrug - CGOA Pattern Line
(Model: Doris Chan)

Julia T. Brown
Belted Coat

Belted Coat
pattern found in McCall's Needlework & Crafts
(Model: Lana Bennett)

Nancy Brown
Glow Lash Capelet

Glow Lash Capelet- CGOA Pattern Line
(Model: TBD)

Noreen Crone-Findlay
Plum Lines Vest

Gypsy Jacket

Random Lace Poncho

Random Lace Poncho

Joan A. Davis
Midnight at Oasis Shawl

Midnight at the Oasis Shawl

Random Lace Poncho

Tropical Sunset Shell

Belinda Deliz
Puppy Covers Shawlettes

Puppy Covers Shawlettes
(Model: Belinda with mother Maria Deliz)

Mary DuBois
Seafoam Ripples

Seafoam Ripples
design by Darla Fanton
(Model: Diane DuBois)

Enchanted Evening Pineapple Shawl

Enchanted Evening Shawl
design by Tatyana Mirer
(Model: Diane DuBois)

Purple Passion Shawl

Purple Passion Shawl
design by Tatyana Mirer
(Model: Diane DuBois)

Kathie Earle
Irish Crochet

Irish Crochet Blouse, Skirt with Irish Crochet Motifs, Irish Lace Parasol

Karen Hay
Criss-Cross Shrug

Criss-Cross Shrug - CGOA Pattern Line
(Model: Jewanda Johnson)

Margaret Hubert
Spectacular Squares Poncho

Spectacular Squares Poncho

Evening Vest

Evening Vest
 (Model: TBD)

Rosalie Johnson
Antique Lace Top

Soft Rose Poncho - CGOA Pattern Line
(Model: Carol Ventura)

Bertie Keels
Vintage Shells Suit

Vintage Shells Suit

Jenny King
Swimsuit and Dress

Orange Swimsuit (left)
(Model: Melanie)
Dress/Shrug (right)
(Model: Cheryl)

Syclone Wrap

Syclone Wrap

Two Bikinis

Bikini/Skirt (left)
(Model: Cheryl)
Granny Bikini/Skirt
(Model: Melanie)

Marty Miller
Felted Tote Bag

Felted Tote Bag - CGOA Pattern Line
(Model: Melanie)

Diane Moyer
free form knit crochet jacket

Freeform Knit/Crochet Jacket

Dora Ohrenstein
Midnight Star Dress

Midnight Star Dress

Crochet Top

Crochet Top

Lace Halter

Lace Halter

Bonnie Pierce
Scrumptious Scrumbly Lace Vest

Scrumptious Scrumbly Lace Vest
(Model: Melanie Mays)

Free Form Halter

Free Form Halter
(Model: Melanie Mays)

Visions of the Sea Poncho

Visions of the Sea Poncho
(Model: Laura Fulton)

Freeform Square Poncho

Freeform 6.5 Square Poncho
(Model: Laura Fulton)

Kelsey Schill
Reversible cardigan

Crochenit Reversible Cardigan

2-Panel Poncho

Crochenit 2-Panel Poncho

Nubby Stitch Cardigan

Nubby Stitch Cardigan
design by Melissa Leapman

Three Rivers Chapter of CGOA
PittsburghScape Front

PittsburghScape freeform cape
(front)

PittsburghScape back

PittsburghScape freeform cape
(back)

Pauline Turner
Suede and Crochet Suit

Suede and Crochet Suit
(Model: Cheryl)

Carol Ventura
Tapestry Crochet Hat

Tapestry Crochet Hat
(Model: TBD)

Kit-Cat Beaded Bag

Kit-Cat Tapestry Crochet Beaded Bag

Tapestry Crochet Stars Bag

Tapestry Crochet Stars Bag

Barbara G. Williams
DDenim Duo Vest

Denim Duo Vest
Double-ended hook design influenced by Darla Fanton
(Model: Diane DuBois)

Prom Night Capelet

Prom Night Capelet
(Model: Belinda Deliz)

Margret Willson
Antique Lace Top

Antique Lace Top - CGOA Pattern Line
(Model: Laura Fulton)

Myra Wood
Freeform Irish Crochet Top

Freeform Irish Crochet Top

Joyce Wyatt
Mother of the Bride Dress

Mother of the Bride Dress

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