The 2019 Chain Link conference is fast approaching, and there is only 1 week left to get those entries in for the fashion show.

If you are a member and attending the conference, please consider entering something! The fashion show is low key and fun, and your entry does not need to be your own design. 

We have made some changes to the entry process this year. The entry form is entirely online and is due by June 30th.

I hope to see all your lovely projects in the show!

2018 CGOA Fashion Show

Were you able to attend the fashion show at the CGOA Chain Link Conference this past weekend? If not, you can watch the whole show on the Crochet Guild of America Facebook page!

The first half of the video shows the keynote speaker, Pauline Turner, who was inducted into the hall of fame this year. She's such a delightful speaker, and I think you will enjoy her presentation very much as well. The fashion show is in the last half of the video.

Below is a list of all the items that were displayed at this year's fashion show. If a pattern or more information about an item is available online, I have added a link to that information.

Many of these patterns are not yet available but will be soon. If you know of any other links that become available or are not included here, please leave a comment and I will add them in.

Special thanks to Red Heart for sponsoring this year's fashion show. Also thanks to all the amazing crocheters who submitted projects, and to all the volunteers who made the show possible. I can't wait to see everyone again next year!

2018 CGOA Fashion Show Lineup:

Group 1
Item	Crocheter / Designer	Model
Veronica Shawlette	Kathryn White	Kathryn White
Capped Sleeve Top	Gloria Hole / Vicki Chan	Gloria Hole
Purple People Heater	Renee Zinck	Renee Zinck
Modified Coogee Bay Dress	Barbary Hynes / Jenny King	Barbara Hynes
Flora Ombre Convertible Wrap	Emily Reiter / Kristen Omdahl	Emily Reiter
Bugsy's Date	Nancy Nehring	Katie Winegarden
Recycled, Renewed Coat	Bonnie Meltzer	Bonnie Meltzer
Be Yourself	Genevieve Mizzell Clark	Genevieve Mizzell Clark
Crochet Boho Shawl	Jamie Swiatek for Red Heart	Allison Herron
Group 2
Item	Crocheter / Designer	Model
Lava Flow Wrap	Shari White	Shari White
Coral Flame Wrap	Yvette Jiggetts / Suzann Thompson	Yvette Jiggetts
Elvia Shawl	Gwen Buttke McGannon	Gwen Buttke McGannon
Tunisian Two-Step	Renee Zinck	Renee Zinck
Peek-a-Boo Pullover	Deb Seda Testut	Nancy Smith
Colorful Freedom Dress	Mirto Golino	Mirto Golino
Cape - Where land meets water	Bonnie Meltzer	Bonnie Meltzer
DreadHead	Genevieve Mizzell Clark	Genevieve Mizzell Clark
Chic & Strong Crescent Shawl	Rohn Strong for Red Heart	Allison Herron
Group 3
Item	Crocheter / Designer	Model
Cozy Cowlette	Susan Lowman	Susan Lowman
Silk Garden Sweater with Cowl	Dela Wilkens	Dela Wilkins
Flatirons Shawl	Andee Graves	Maureen Borillo
White Arches Shrug	Marette Whitney	Marette Whitney
Seeing Circles Poncho	Carolyn Calderon	Carolyn Calderon
Bonus Points Shawl	Sue Perez	Sue Perez
Butterfly Garden	Margaret Hubert	Regina Venettozzi
Lunar Tunic	Kristi Simpson for Red Heart	Allison Herron
Group 4
Item	Crocheter / Designer	Model
Selkie Shawl	Joan Hughes / Aoibhe Ni	Kathryn White
Sunset Fade	Julie DesJardins	Julie DesJardins
Earthy Vest	Mirto Golino	Mirto Golino
Seaglass Summer Cardi	Tamara Kelley	Regina Venettozzi
Bloomin' Rose Shawl	Shari White	Shari White
Coachella Cardigan	Jennifer Pionk	Lauren Venettozzi
Shining Day Wrap	Andee Graves	Nancy Smith
Kaleidoscope Shawl	Sara Kay Hartmann for Red Heart	Allison Herron
Group 5
Item	Crocheter / Designer	Model
Flirt Cardigan	Karen McKenna	Bethany Dearden
Valladolid Shawl	Anne McFarland / Jennifer Hansen	Pamela Stark
Oasis Shell	Juliette  Bezold	Katy Petersen
Sea & Shells Poncho	Karen McKenna	Maureen Borillo
Crocheted Metal Bracelet	Carole Hamburger	Kathryn White
Hitch a Ride Scarf	Susan Lowman	Susan Lowman
Decadence	Creusa Gilmore	Creusa Gilmore
Changing Tides Beach Cover	Yvette Jiggetts / Lorene Eppolite	Yvette Jiggetts
Spider Lace Maxi Dress   (Design competition winner)	Susan Walsh	Katie Winegarden
Shore Thing Dress	Rohn Strong for Red Heart	Allison Herron
Llama-No-Drama	Nancy Anderson for Red Heart	Allison Herron
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Pionk.

 

Chain Link 2017 Fashion Show

The 2017 CGOA Chain Link conference is over and once again it ended with the Banquet and Fashion Show which was sponsored by Leisure Arts. The Fashion Show is a chance for all our CGOA members to show off what they have made. Some items are one-of-a-kind pieces made for the show, others are designs that have patterns available and some are designs that will be coming out in the coming year.

There has been a request for a list of the garments from the show and where the patterns can be found. Where known, the name of the designer and pattern availability is listed with the name of the Fashion Show garment below.

Reflective Pantsuit – Gina Gallina   Modeled by Gina

Pineapple Miranda Pantsuit – Gina Gallina   Modeled by Sparky

Blues Vest – Kathryn White   Modeled by Kathryn

Nan’s Shrug – Laurinda Redding  Modeled by Sharon

Sargassum Shawl – Pia Thadani  Modeled by Elisa

Celtic Filet Shawl – Susan Lowman   Modeled by Amy

Stormy Weather Vest – Cathy Robbins   Modeled by Nancy

Summer Seaside Shawl from “Wraps for All Seasons” – Andee Graves   Modeled by Creusa

Oswego Sunset Shawl – Shari White   Modeled by Shari

Adalene Cabled Vest – Jennifer Pionk   Modeled by Heather

Granny Square Shawl – Michele Maks   Modeled by Regina

Beaded Gray Shawl – Susan Lutz Kenyon  Modeled by Tammy

Beachside Wrap – Laurinda Reddig   Modeled by Lauren

California Wildflowers – Barbara Hynes  Modeled by Barbara

Krpa Silk Dress – Cathy Robbins  Modeled by Danielle

80’s Diva – Urmie  Modeled by Rani

Cozy Quilted Vest & Scarf – Margaret Hubert & Nancy Smith  Modeled by Nancy

Cascading Lace Cardigan – Juliette Bezold  Modeled by Kathryn

Reina Cardigan – Jennifer Pionk  Modeled by Heather

Bling It On! Poncho – Shari White   Modeled by Shari

Midnight Sparkle – Joan Davis (modified from a Jenny King pattern)  Modeled by Regina

Tunisian Crop Top – Lily Chin  Modeled by Sharon

Greek Holiday – Jenny King  Modeled by Amy

Scoop Neck Top from “Fringe Benefits”  – Melissa Leapman   Modeled by Danielle

Cherry Schwimm Vest from Leisure Arts publication “The Long & Short of It”   Modeled by Elisa

Winterfall Ruanna from “Wraps for All Seasons”  – Andee Graves   Modeled by Lauren

Rainbow Circle Vest from Red Heart.com – Tammy Hildebrand   Modeled by Tammy

Jewelled Sweater Coat  - Creusa Gillmore  Modeled by Creusa

70’s Princess – Urmie   Modeled by Rani

by Andee Graves
Mamas 2 Hands