Crochet Guild of America

Conferences

2010 Chain Link Conference

Join us for the 2010 Chain Link Conference, July 8-10, 2010 in Manchester, NH.

2009 Conferences

Photos from Regional Conference
Spring Knit & Crochet Show in Portland, OR

Photos from 2009 Chain Link Conference
Summer Knit & Crochet Show in Buffalo, NY

Announcements

Design Competition

2010 Competition Announcement
Members: Log in to get the 2010 Design Competition Entry Form

2010 Board of Directors

Congratulations to newly elected CGOA Board of Directors members Cari Clement, Jane Rimmer, Barbara Hillery Van Elsen and Karen Whooley! Your CGOA Board Officers for 2010 are Marty Miller, President; Carol Alexander, Vice President; Karen Whooley, Secretary; and Amy Shelton, Treasurer.

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If you respond with a renewal order to Publishers Billing Exchange, thinking that you are renewing your CGOA membership and member subscription, you are wrong! We do not want you to be misled. CGOA wants to make sure that you don't pay for a renewal that doesn't include your full CGOA benefits!

Any true CGOA membership renewal notice will always state clearly that it is from CGOA.

If you have any question regarding your CGOA membership renewal status, feel free to contact CGOA@CGOA.com or call CGOA headquarters at 740-452-4541.

CGOA Blog

Visit the CGOA Now Blog and catch up on the latest happenings

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Other Announcements

See photos from 2009 Professional Development Day

See the Winners of the 2009 CGOA Design Competition

See Photos of the 2009 Design Competition Winners

Stitches Square Free Patterns

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

Chili Pepper Capelet

Joyce Bragg

Lacy Pullover

Dressy Poncho

Swirl Loop Handbag

Vashti Braha

Mermaid Shrug

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

Julia T. Brown

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

Nancy Brown

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

Noreen Crone-Findlay

Gypsy Jacket

Random Lace Poncho

Joan A. Davis

Midnight at the Oasis Shawl

Tropical Sunset Shell

Belinda Deliz

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

Mary DuBois

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

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

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

Kathie Earle

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

Karen Hay

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

Margaret Hubert

Spectacular Squares Poncho

Evening Vest
(Model: TBD)

Rosalie Johnson

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

Bertie Keels

Vintage Shells Suit

Jenny King

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

Syclone Wrap

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

Marty Miller

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

Diane Moyer

Freeform Knit/Crochet Jacket

Dora Ohrenstein

Midnight Star Dress

Crochet Top

Lace Halter

Bonnie Pierce

Scrumptious Scrumbly Lace Vest
(Model: Melanie Mays)

Free Form Halter
(Model: Melanie Mays)

Visions of the Sea Poncho
(Model: Laura Fulton)

Freeform 6.5 Square Poncho
(Model: Laura Fulton)

Kelsey Schill

Crochenit Reversible Cardigan

Crochenit 2-Panel Poncho

Nubby Stitch Cardigan
design by Melissa Leapman

Three Rivers Chapter of CGOA

PittsburghScape freeform cape
(front)

PittsburghScape freeform cape
(back)

Pauline Turner

Suede and Crochet Suit
(Model: Cheryl)

Carol Ventura

Tapestry Crochet Hat
(Model: TBD)

Kit-Cat Tapestry Crochet Beaded Bag

Tapestry Crochet Stars Bag

Barbara G. Williams

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

Prom Night Capelet
(Model: Belinda Deliz)

Margret Willson

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

Myra Wood

Freeform Irish Crochet Top

Joyce Wyatt

Mother of the Bride Dress