Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the membership benefits?
• How do I contact the Crochet Guild of America?
• What is the Crochet Guild of America? What does CGOA do?
• How do I join the Crochet Guild of America?
• Is there a CGOA chapter near me? If not, how do I start a chapter?
• How do I get information about CGOA's annual Chain Link crochet conference?
• Where is the latest information about CGOA?
• Where can I find patterns?
• Can you send me the pattern...?
• Where can I buy yarn, thread, crochet hooks/books/videos?
• How do I find other crocheters on the Internet?
• How can I get my designs published?
• What is the history of crochet?

What are membership benefits?
When you join CGOA you will receive:
* Crochet! magazine which is published six time a year.
* Chain Link CGOA's newsletter published six times a year.
* "CGOA eNews" the national guild's newsletter sent to your email account.
* Access to CGOA Membership Message Board on Yahoogroups.
* National retail discounts with AnniesAttic.com, Interweave Crochet, TheLeisureBoutique.com, Mary Maxim and ShopCaron.com.
* Discounts to annual and regional conferences.
* Member to member discounts.
* Networking with other crocheters and individuals in the industry from around the world.
* Opportunity to receive mentoring from crochet professionals already established in the industry.
* Corporate Members receive a link on CGOA's Web site.
* Corporate Members receive advertising discounts through Crochet! magazine.
* Corporate Members are listed in every issue of Crochet! magazine.
* DRG offers Corporate Sponsors and Corporate members bonus advertising space or discounts equal to or greater than their annual membership dues in Crochet! magazine.

• Corporate Sponsors who already advertise with DRG will receive bonus $1,000 in space added to their existing contracts.
• Corporate Sponsors who do not already advertise with DRG will receive 2 for 1 space up to $1,000 (i.e. $2,000 in space for $1,000).
• Corporate Members receive $125 discount per ad per issue. For a discount for all 6 issues ($750 in discounts) a six-time contract must be signed.
• Contact Publisher John Boggs at 260-589-4000 ext 354 or Sale Manager Diane Kocal @ 317-578-0469.

How do I contact the Crochet Guild of America?
Use Contact Us link on the home page of CGOA.

How do I join the Crochet Guild of America?
You may join CGOA online or by printing the application, filling it out and mailing or faxing it to CGOA.

What is the Crochet Guild of America? What does CGOA do?
The Crochet Guild of America is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art of crochet.The organization is open to all those who desire to perpetuate the art and skill of crochet by encouraging high standards of quality and creativity in design. CGOA sponsors the annual Chain Link crochet conference, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, and represents the art of crochet at various trade and consumer craft shows throughout the year.

Is there a CGOA chapter near me? If not, how do I start a chapter?
View the list of chapters linked from the menu on our home page to see if there's a chapter near you.

How do I get information about CGOA's annual Chain Link crochet conference?
Please visit www.knitandcrochetshow.com for information about the Chain Link Conference.

Where is the latest information about CGOA?
The latest information about CGOA is posted on our website.

Where can I find patterns?
If you are looking for free patterns on our website, you will find some for non-members under the Resources button on the Home page. Additional free patterns for members are available in the Members Only section of the site under the Member Benefits button. Patterns from CGOA's pattern line are also available for sale in our Specialty Shop. Take a look!

Can you send me the pattern for...?
Copyright laws prohibit photocopying of copyrighted materials, including patterns. Please do not ask us (or anyone else) to break the law.

Where can I buy yarn, thread, crochet hooks/books/videos?
Our membership directory includes links for those businesses and professionals who have signed up for special memberships to support CGOA. Some of these individuals have extended special discounts and services to you, our CGOA members.

How do I find other crocheters on the Internet?
CGOA has two special messages boards that are linked from the menu on our home page.

How can I get my designs published?
There is special information in our Specialty Shop links on our home page in which you may obtain information about how to submit your own designs.

What is the history of crochet?
Our newsletter excerpts contain information about the history of crochet. For information click on the link under publications from the menu on our home page for our Chain Link newsletter.