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Resources!
September 9, 2024
Many stitchers are self-taught, meaning that they learned their skills on their own. After all, there are a ton of online resources to feed stitcher’s curiosity! One of the drawbacks, though, is knowing where to find reliable information. This week, we’re sharing a list of local and online stitching organizations that support our favorite crafts through education and networking. Both types are usually nonprofits that offer education but local resources are also a way to strengthen your relationships in the stitching community.
Local:
Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) is a national organization that promotes crochet through educational programs and other events. The San Antonio Chapter, Alamo Rows, meets monthly. The national CGOA offers basic education for right- and left-handed crocheters, online classes, and two Masters Programs: Fundamentals of Crochet and Advanced Stitches & Techniques. Annual membership: $40 for individuals
Fiber Artists of San Antonio (FASA) promotes fiber art with exhibitions and educational events. They host workshops and monthly gatherings, including expert guest speakers, fellowship and more. Annual membership: $45
San Antonio Handweavers Guild (SAHG) supports a variety of weaving, spinning and other fiber arts at workshops and monthly meetings with guest speakers. Annual membership: $40
San Antonio Needlework Guild, the local chapter for the Embroidery Guild of America meets monthly. The national organization also offers distance learning and a Master Craftsman Program. National annual membership: $55. Local chapter annual membership: $71.
Online (National or Global):
American Needlepoint Guild (ANG) offers online workshops and several Master programs, including Needle Artist and Needlepointer. While the ANG has chapters across the US, the closest to San Antonio is in Austin. Annual Membership: $60
Craft Yarn Council (CYC): This organization is made up of yarn companies, tool manufacturers and publishers in the yarn world. Their website has tons of free information. Need to convert needle and hook sizes from metric to US? Need to figure out what size yarn you need to get gauge? Check out the Standards section of their website. The CYC also offers a Certified Instructors Program (CIP). No membership fees but the CIP costs about $85.
The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA): While there doesn’t appear to be a local chapter for this global organization, the TKGA has meetups at major yarn events and online programs for members. The TKGA offers various distance learning classes for fundamentals and the Master Hand Knitting Program (certification) in three levels. Annual membership: $35
The National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) is a national organization devoted to embroidery arts. They have a variety of educational resources as well as a certification program. Annual membership: $40.
By the way, this information is permanently posted to a new Resources page on our website. The information is current as of September 9 but you should visit the organizations to confirm if anything has changed.
Caryn and the Yarnivore Crew
Coming Attractions!
- We're making room for fall yarns and have filled up our Clearance section. Come see what we've just marked down!
- Check out the Texas Knit and Crochet group on Facebook! This group is for everyone from the great state of Texas who want to come together and share their love of knitting and crochet. Yarnivore is their September sponsor! (search for Texas Knit and Crochet on Facebook to find them and ask to join.
- Mark your calendars for The Best Little Yarn Crawl in Texas, October 11 - 20, 2024. (9/11/24 update: Passports and bags are expected around 9/30. We'll let y'all know as soon as they're here.)