Masters FAQs & Updates

The materials do not make any special provisions for left-handers. However, if you are considering enrolling, most enrollees tend to be intermediated crocheters and are probably used to following instructions written for right-handers. If so, you should have little trouble with the program.

Congratulations!! Please complete the Masters Candidate form so we can get a reviewer assigned. And then we will tell you where to ship your portfolio.

Masters Candidate Form

Yes, we invite everyone to participate.

Yes, the Masters program you purchased is still valid. There is no expiration date.

While the Basic Stitches program is no longer available for purchase, the program is still active for those that did purchase the program. Please complete your portfolio and submit your portfolio for review.

The program you purchased is valid, no need to worry about obtaining updated versions.

All pins and/or charms are sent out annually after the annual CGOA Member meeting in late summer. So if you passed after early August, you may have to wait an entire year for your pins.

Based on the reviewer’s comments, you may rework your portfolio and submit it for a subsequent review. You will need to purchase an additional review and submit your portfolio again. Note the special timeframe required for re-enrolling. That is, additional reviews are only allowable 1 month to 1 year after previous reviews.

Purchase 2nd Review

A host of qualified volunteer reviewers thoughtfully and carefully examine each swatch and response you have sent in. Because more than one reviewer is involved, and portfolios are shipped between them, it takes approximately 4 months for a first, full review while second reviews are taking 2 months.