About CGOA

Our Mission

The Crochet Guild of America provides education, embraces innovation, and creates connections, while setting the national standard for crochet.

Crocheting a vibrant and accessible community one stitch at a time.

Volunteer led, CGOA is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to crochet. We bring a diverse audience with a passion for crochet.

facilitate charitable work

offer education to help build crochet skills

provide professional mentorship and nurture aspiring professionals

create Master’s skill-building programs and evaluate portfolios

promote crochet as an art form

provide scholarships

honor accomplishments in the craft

conduct in-person and online events and networking

Founded in 1994, CGOA is still going strong. Read how it all started.

Visit the CGOA Crochet Hall of Fame.

See Who's, Who in crochet.

You Love Crochet, Now Join CGOA! Learn more about joining CGOA here!