The Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to crochet. As a member, you can learn, connect and be inspired in your craft. There are online, local and national face-to-face opportunities to share your love of crochet.
Membership Types
Retailers Discounts
CGOA members receive discounts from the following retailers and organizations:
Please note: Retailer discounts are subject to change without notice.
Individual Memberships
Enjoy the benefits of being part of our crochet community, including a subscription to Crochet World magazine and the quarterly CGOA Chain Link Newsletter. Choose from the following options:
Digital
- Digital access to your Crochet World magazine
- Digital access to your quarterly CGOA Chain Link Newsletter
- You can then apply to become a crochet professional.
- Discounts for Events, Classes, Masters, and Retailers
Traditional
- Crochet World magazine mailed to your door and available digitally
- CGOA Chain Link Newsletter mailed to your door and available digitally
- You can then apply to become a crochet professional.
- Discounts for Events, Classes, Masters, and Retailers
- $35 Base membership price + $5 for magazine mailing costs
Teen Membership
(Digital Only)
- Free digital access to your Crochet World magazine
- Free digital access to your quarterly CGOA Chain Link Newsletter
- For privacy, this membership is hidden from public display and search
- This membership is not renewable. When it expires, you will need to upgrade to one of the paid memberships.
- Discounts for Events, Classes, Masters, and Retailers
Business and Corporate Memberships
These memberships include all the benefits of an individual membership plus benefits designed to meet the specific needs of industry professionals and businesses. Choose from the following options:
For professionals and small businesses looking to grow their crochet related business
- Business Partners receive digital access to Crochet World magazine and the quarterly CGOA Chain Link Newsletter
- Individual member benefits
- Special event sponsor opportunities
- Listing in quarterly Crochet World ad
- Listing in CGOA email newsletters
- Social media posts (2)
For larger companies who want higher benefits and to make a bigger impact supporting the guild and its mission
- Corporate Partners receive digital access to Crochet World magazine and the quarterly CGOA Chain Link Newsletter
- Individual member benefits
- Special event sponsor opportunities
- Listing in quarterly Crochet World ad
- Listing in CGOA email newsletters
- Social media posts (10)
- Logo & link on CGOA homepage
- Dedicated email sends (2)
- Featured article
*You can also form a Chapter.
*Or you can give a gift membership.
Just choose one of the individual memberships above and on the application follow the gift membership instructions.