How to Start a Crochet Club
Crocheting is a fun, fairly inexpensive way to create handmade objects. It’s about taking a single ball of yarn, hooking it on a needle, and looping it within several other loops until you’ve created something that resembles a blanket, a sweater or even socks. But, it’s also a lonely and sometimes isolating craft. That’s why crochet clubs are so much fun! Crochet clubs allow you to share your love of yarn with like-minded individuals in a safe, warm environment that involves mutual understanding and sharing.
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Select a group leader. Every club needs someone to be in charge. Choose a leader who understands the concepts of crocheting, from selecting the yarn to picking the needles to reading fabrics. Also choose a leader who is reliable and organized, someone who can take charge should misunderstanding take place within the group, and someone who can make decisions when the group, as a whole, is indecisive.
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Locate a meeting place. Depending on the size of the group, the meeting place can be held at each member’s home through a rotating schedule, or at a conference room in your local library, church or school. The important thing is to provide a meeting place that allows members to openly share about themselves and their lives without fear of eavesdropping from someone outside the group. Your meeting place should also include enough comfortable seats for everyone in the club.
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Choose a meeting time. Take a look at everyone’s schedules. Choose dates, or days of the week, that allow for the most member participation. While you cannot accommodate everyone’s schedule—especially since they're often filled with outside obligations that can sometimes overlap—you should be able to find dates that allow members to meet up at least two out of four times.
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Find members. Crochet members can be found anywhere--the key is to recruit members with similar interests. For instance, a crochet club that focuses on Christianity would require members who believe in the same God you believe in. You can find those members at your very own church. Place a flyer in your women’s Bible study group, place an ad in the church bulletin and request permission to include information on the church’s website.
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Create club etiquette. Determine the rules of behavior your club members must follow during each meeting. For instance, if everyone has different religious backgrounds, religion may be a topic that you simply do not discuss during club meetings. Your rules should include things like whether or not smoking or alcohol will be allowed at the meetings, if foul language is to be avoided and what type of gossip is not allowed—if any at all. Your rules could also include formalities like who’s bringing what dessert on what day and whether everyone should provide their own yarn and needles or if a group basket filled with supplies will be available at each meeting.
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Crochet projects. At each meeting gather together in a circle, and crochet your projects as you discuss life, politics or religion. If working on a new project and you find yourself stuck, seek the guidance of other members. And remember, a crochet club is meant to be a safe place to create, laugh and play.
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Tips & Warnings
Explain the difference between a club and a ministry. Unlike crochet ministries that involve distributing finished crocheted pieces to a worthy cause, crochet club members keep the creations they create. This can be difficult for some people to understand, especially if they’ve spend the majority of their crocheting time in a crochet ministry. Explaining the purpose of the club ahead of time can save a lot of misunderstandings and ill feelings later.
