Annual membership is from October to September. Our Eastern Iowa Chapter members receive:
Access to the Facebook group.
Monthly meeting reminders (via e-mail or facebook events).
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Specially scheduled workshops and events.
Education opportunities to learn anywhere from the basics to more advanced techniques.
Voting rights.
Access to exclusive patterns.
And more!
Dues
Membership dues is $10.00 for our local chapter, the Eastern Iowa chapter of the Crochet Guild. Dues is payable by cash to the chapter Treasurer at the October meeting.
Promotion June 2026 through September 2026: join now and your membership goes through September 2027.
While not required, we also encourage our members to belong to the national CGOA, which has dues of $35.00 annually (subject to change, please check the national site for current dues).
Visit the Crochet Guild of America’s website at www.crochet.org to learn about all that CGOA has to offer and to join the national organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
This new chapter of the Crochet Guild, formed in 2025, is excited to welcome new members! If you want to connect with other crocehters to learn more about the craft and join in a fun and inclusive group, we encourage you to join. The cost of membership is only $10 per year, due in October.
Mark your calendar for the 3rd Thursday of the month, in the evening! We plan to meet in the Cedar Rapids metro area for the majority of our meetings. Check the Facebook page for details about meeting locations and events.
No, you can join the Eastern Iowa Crochet Guild without joining the national organization. However, you and our chapter could benefit from the other perks included in CGOA individual membership, such as:
Crochet World magazine
Participation in chapter challenges
Product discounts
Free 2-year membership for teens
Ready to join CGOA? Join now.
Our meetings typically begin with a social time where we all work on crochet or other craft projects and chat. Following that half hour, we hold a meeting to discuss chapter business as well as events, service projects, and so oun. Join us for a meeting to learn more!
You bet! The Cedar Rapids Knitting and Crochet Group can guild you to other meetups for people who like to crochet, knit, and do other crafts.