Upcoming Conferences

2008 Chain Link Conference

Registration is open!

Radisson Hotel Manchester - Center of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH

July 23, 2008 Professional Development Day

July 24 - 27, 2008 Education

July 24, 2008 Preview of Knit & Crochet Show

July 25 - 27, 2008 Knit & Crochet Show

2008 Regional Conference

Mark Your Calendar
Online Registration Begins
May 12 at 10:00 am EDT

Oregon Convention Center
Portland, OR

September 11 - 14, 2008 Education

September 11, 2008 Preview of Knit & Crochet Show

September 12 - 14, 2008 Knit & Crochet Show

Announcements

New National Discounts for Members Only

Brand New Crochet Design Contest!


Stitches Square Free Patterns



Two brand new crochet patterns have been added to the CGOA Pattern Line!


Spider Web Shawl #041


Irish Rose Tube #042

Stitches Squared

The CGOA Pattern Line is pleased to present, “Stitches Squared,” Pattern-of-the Month. Dating back to our 1998 conference, “A Tapestry of the South,” held in Atlanta, GA. The Stitches Squared Design Contest gave attendees an exciting opportunity to “square off” against their own creative talents. The squares became the property of CGOA and we are now able to offer them to you, one each month, as an educational crochet primer. When you have completed each square, you will be able to join them to make a commemorative afghan.

Be watching for the instructions for these special squares. Many thanks to Marian Kelly, retired editor of Old-Time Crochet, who edited each and every one of these patterns. We also thank the yarn manufacturers who generously have donated yarn for us to crochet the samples that are in the photographs.

In addition to these great designs we have patterns available for purchase. They are located in the CGOA Specialty Shop. If you are a CGOA member you will receive a considerable discount on these patterns. If you are not a member you may join today! To learn about other benefits to CGOA members go to Frequently Asked Questions. All CGOA patterns are under copyright and CGOA advocates and supports the adherence of strict copyright laws.

May 2008

May 2008

This lovely textured square by Leslie Mary Pridgen would be lovely in your choice of color combinations. Square shown was crocheted by Leslie Mary Pridgen.

The earlier squares for the Stitches Squared Afghan, dating back to March 2006, are available to CGOA members on the Members Only section of this website. Join today!