Type Not for profit Field Crochet advocacy | Founded 1994 Number of Members 2,674 (2009) | |
Headquarters Zanesville, Ohio, United States Membership Individuals and companies | ||
The Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) is an association to encourage crocheting, based in Zanesville, Ohio, United States. It was founded by Gwen Blakley Kinsler in 1994 and had 2,674 members as of 2009 in the United States and abroad.
The guild's purpose is to "educate the public about crochet, provide education and networking opportunities, and set a national standard for the quality, art and skill of crochet through creative endeavors."
As of 2010 there were more than 3,000 members, plus over 80 local chapters and two online chapters affiliated with the Crochet Guild of America. Members interact through the CGOA blog and at annual CGOA conferences - called Chain Link events.
CGOA's 20th Anniversary
In 2014, the CGOA celebrated its 20th anniversary. The theme was Proud Past, Brilliant Future
A committee made up of Past Guild Presidents was created to plan the organization's 20th anniversary. The logo was designed by CGOA member Donna Wolfe.