The New Mexico Crochet Guild serves Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas. The New Mexico Crochet Guild is a member of the Crochet Guild of America. Our goals are to teach and preserve the art of crochet. All levels of expertise are welcome, from beginners to experts to designers. Chapter dues are $25 a year.
- Contact information for the New Mexico Crochet Guild is:
- Website is newmexicocrochetguild.org
- Our email address is nmcrochetguild@gmail.com
Our Facebook page is facebook.com/NMCG2004
- For Information you can call Ruth at (505) 299-8427
- The President is Ronni, the Vice President is
Toni, the Secretary is Ruth
The Guild meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 1:30pm. We meet at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE in Albuquerque in Room 407 of the Adult Ed Building (park in the south parking lot) but not in December. After a business meeting, we will have a program. Below is a table of the programs scheduled for 2026. (Please note the exceptions in March and December.)
| JANUARY | BROOMSTICK LACE by Shirley |
| FEBRUARY | Tunisian Crochet |
| MARCH | Meet at the Yarn Store in Nob Hill, 120 Amherst Dr. NE |
| APRIL | Mosaic Crochet |
| MAY | Amigarumi and Short Rows |
| JUNE | Sit and Stitch |
| JULY | Tips and Tricks |
| AUGUST | Yarn Auction |
| SEPTEMBER | Granny Squares and Miniatures |
| OCTOBER | Sit and Stitch |
| NOVEMBER | OPEN HOUSE |
| DECEMBER | HOLIDAY POTLUCK will be at the BEADED IRIS store 1512 Wyoming NE |
| ADDITIONAL DATES | |
| January 31st – Fifth Saturday | Nana’s Yarn Stash, 10200 Corrales Road NW 10am to 12 Noon |
| May 30th Fifth Saturday | Starbucks, 4601 Wyoming NE, 10am to 12 Noon |
| June 13th CROCHET IN PUBLIC | Tiguex Park 10am to 2pm |
| August 15th | National Granny Square Day |
| August 29th Fifth Saturday | Starbucks, 4601 Wyoming NE 10am to 2 pm |
| September | New Mexico State Fair |
| September 12th | International Crochet Day |
| October 31th Fifth Saturday | Starbucks at 4601 Wyoming NE 10am to 12 Noon |
| Guild Challenge #1 – Make a Purse or Market Bag | Starts February 2026 Ends April 2026 |
| Guild Challenge #2 – Make a 10″x10″ Granny Square | Starts May 2026Ends August 2026 |
| Guild Challenge #3 – Make an Ornament | Starts August 2026 Ends November 2026 |
The Crochet Guild is collecting 10 inch squares to complete Comfort-ghans for members in need. Please use 4-ply worsted weight yarn and choose any kind of square of any color. Please give to Ruth. This will be an on-going request.
New Mexico Crochet Guild supports several community programs for charities.
We collect lap size afghans and chemo caps to give to UNM Hospital Cancer Center (lap afghans can be any size, chemo caps can be for any age)
We also collect baby blankets, booties and baby hats to donate to CareNet.
We collect hats, scarves and mittens to donate to various organizations – give to Laura
The New Mexico Crochet Guild is a member of the New Mexico Fiber Arts Council
The New Mexico Crochet Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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