First Chapter Members of CGOA Celebrate Their 30th Anniversary By Gwen Blakley Kinsler When I heard from Karen Navoy that the Northern IL Chapter of CGOA was celebrating 30 years as a chapter, I was honored to be invited along with several other Charter Members. NICGOA first met in June of 1994 and again in July to plan a crochet display for a library showcase. Northern Illinois Chapter Their determination, enthusiasm and thriving fellowship is what I love about my chapter; I am still a member even though I moved to Indianapolis in 2015! The greetings and the hugs when I arrived were ..read more

As the crisp air of autumn settles in and the holiday season begins to take shape, the Craft Yarn Council is delighted to unveil Yarnsgiving, a new initiative that celebrates the joy of crafting and the spirit of giving. Running from I Love Yarn Day on October 12th to Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, Yarnsgiving is all about making and sharing handcrafted yarn projects with those around us and supporting charitable causes. Embrace the Spirit of Giving with Yarn Yarnsgiving is more than just a campaign; it's a call to action for crafters everywhere to embrace the tradition of handmade gifts. Th ..read more

Designer, author and instructor Tian Connaughton shares the following insights about you and your crochet. Embracing Selfish Crochet by Tian Connaughton Does this sound familiar? Have you said this or heard it said? Can you relate? In a world that glorifies productivity and selflessness, taking time for oneself can often feel like a luxury reserved for the privileged few. For many individuals, especially women, hobbies like crochet are viewed as costly and indulgent distractions rather than essential forms of self-care. The pervasive societal perception that crochet is a frivolous activity f ..read more

 Appearing LIVE at the Chain Link Conference!  Thursday, July 21, 12:30 - 1:30 in the Lounge Bring your lunch and learn from Courtney Whitehead at Creations by Courtney during this free session!  (Courtney will be appearing along with Tamara Kelly at Moogly)About Courtney Creations by Courtney specializes in size-inclusive women's garment patterns, and connecting with fiber enthusiasts. She loves helping others improve their skill by trying new techniques. Creations by Courtney is the destination for discovering crochet garments & accessory patterns for curating ..read more

Appearing LIVE at the Chain Link Conference!  Thursday, July 21, 12:30 - 1:30 in the Lounge Bring your lunch and learn from Tamara Kelly at Moogly during this free session! Tamara is also our CGOA President. (Tamara will be appearing along with Courtney Whitehead of Creations by Courtney)About Tamara I've been running Mooglyblog.com for over 10 years now, and it's become the home of my original crochet designs, video tutorials, the Moogly Crochet Alongs, giveaways, and more! I've published one book, Quick Crochet for the Home, and have taught several Craftsy classes. I also regularly tea ..read more

The Fun Part Begins!  It's time to start planning your conference schedule: the 2022 class schedule is finalized and viewable.  Registration opens in early April. Conference dates are July 20-23, 2022. Scroll down to see our lineup of teachers. Helpful Details for Planning Your Trip Conference Schedule of Events. NEW THIS YEAR - Longer Lunch & Dinner Breaks so you can enjoy NOLA. Our hotel in New Orleans is the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District. They're excited to have us! Hotel rooms reserved for our group can be book ..read more

  Hi I’m Blanche of @beeoutrageous.com here to review “24 Crochet Hats” by Kristin Omdahl.  Let me just say on the outset, that I am truly a KO Fan Her heart warming story of providing an income for herself and her son by creating her business. And her enthusiastic presence on social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, her You Tube Channel) and appearances on The TV Program “Knit and Crochet Today” make her an inspiring leader in our industry.  This ebook doesn’t disappoint. It serves up hats to grace the heads of men, women ,children and infants. Many sizes are provided for each ..read more

Like many of you, I’m sure, I’m a member of a number of different crochet-related groups on Facebook. One question that I see frequently is “What crochet hook should I buy?” Plenty of suggestions get thrown about, but very few responses reflect the reality of choosing a hook… the real answer is, “it depends.” We can all share our favorite hooks, but honestly, choosing the right hook is really more of a question of choosing the right hook FOR YOU! There are many different types and styles of crochet hooks out there, and not every style or type works for every crocheter. Let’s take a look at so ..read more

Do you know all the different education programs offered by the CGOA?  WeCrochet invited CGOA board member Pia Thadani for an interview all about teaching crochet, and the various education programs that CGOA offers.  Hear her interview, plus others, in this fabulous podcast episode!  https://blog.crochet.com/wcp-episode-40-crochet-jobs-part-3-teaching-crochet ..read more

  Have you ever passed on a pattern because it looked too difficult? "There's NO WAY I could make that," you say. We've all been there - lusted over a design we were sure we couldn't possibly execute. I get it. You certainly don't want to make the commitment of buying the pattern and all of the supplies just to find out you don't have the skills to make the project. But, consider for a moment, that you might be underestimating yourself and your crochet skills. Let's talk skill levels for a moment. You may consider yourself a beginner but you might actually be able to complete something ..read more