in-person crochet groups

[ThinkJesus1st]

Does anybody know how to find a crochet "get together" ?
I looked on line & found nothing. I live in Milwaukee, WI

[Susan2014]

No I don't and Im in Mpls., MN so I was going to check around me. Good Luck

[Barbara G.]

You might check with your local library to see if any groups meet there, or even with some of the churches. Or, check with the senior citizens organizations. This may be helpful for you.

[ooh-lalah]

I joined Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) and there are groups within that organization that meet personally. It costs $35 a year to join CGOA.

[Charles Voth]

I joined Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) and there are groups within that organization that meet personally. It costs $35 a year to join CGOA.

And one bonus of being a member is the subscription to Crochet! magazine is included in the membership.

[Susan2014]

I went to a Church Group and knew a few faces, 2 Knitted????? and no talk about crochet oh I tried believe me, 5 other ladies. others were just glad
to get out, they should have been in W.W ( SHAME ) I sat and crochet a few Grany squares and started a knitting a scarf, All that was said oh thats pretty or thats not really knitting??? I will not be going back-----maybe 1 more time----cant believe it was that way. Maybe Ill bring a Bag with interesting Patterns etc and start a c2c Blanket. MY GREAT EXPERIENCE.

[Poinciana]

I went to a Church Group and knew a few faces, 2 Knitted????? and no talk about crochet oh I tried believe me, 5 other ladies. others were just glad
to get out, they should have been in W.W ( SHAME ) I sat and crochet a few Grany squares and started a knitting a scarf, All that was said oh thats pretty or thats not really knitting??? I will not be going back-----maybe 1 more time----cant believe it was that way. Maybe Ill bring a Bag with interesting Patterns etc and start a c2c Blanket. MY GREAT EXPERIENCE.

That's a shame, Susan. So what is the reason for even having a group gather to crochet? Too bad, kiddo.

That's what this yarn shop near here is like. Everyone was playing games of one-upsmanship (The spell-checker doesn't like that word. Well, that's tough - I'm not changing it! LOL) I'm referring to this yarn shop and the people there. Everyone is determined to be the "winner", or #1 or some such self-centered thing. I swore I'd never go back and I never did! I don't have time for petty games, life is too precious to waste like that.

[meki1231]

You might try your parks and recreation department. The other suggestions regarding churches and senior citizens groups are good too. Our group meets through our parks and rec department - the program is called 50 and Wiser. Hope you find a good crochet group, I have made several new friends by joining ours (some are even knitters lol).

[Phyllis B]

Hi,
Check with some churchs and senior centers. I belong to a church group and we make hats, scarfs lap robes and baby blankets .
Once a year we gather and box up to give to several organizations that need the warm items. We are 4 groups and last year we donated 8,000 items to 48 organizations. What a pile of yarn that was.
Phyllis B

[Susan2014]

Phyllis B Now that is amazing. 4 Groups, divided into size or the Craft? Sound so wonderful. I donate Hubby & I to a few organizations but I need to do this and I never get Free Yarn---Whoops I did sweet friend on here sent me a box and if she see
this please PM me I forgot???? OK Thanks & God Bless Your Church Groups Susan M J