crochet

1 of 2

noun

cro·​chet krō-ˈshā How to pronounce crochet (audio)
: needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle

crochet

2 of 2

verb

crocheted; crocheting; crochets

transitive verb

: to make of crochet
crocheted a doily

intransitive verb

: to work with crochet
crocheter noun

Examples of crochet in a Sentence

Noun She learned basic crochet stitches from her mother.
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Noun
The forthcoming Fenty x Puma collection lineup features such selections as the Cat Cleat Jelly for on-and-off the beach, the Pocket Bag for easy accessorizing and essentials, as well as the Avanti LS with vibrant crochet and stitching details. Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 There is also a Pocket Bag, a mini bag which is designed with crochet and stitching detailing. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
The 38-piece capsule captures the show’s sense of kooky nautical nonsense, the lovable yellow sponge’s face crocheted into a pipsqueak-sized tote bag, printed onto swim trunks, and plastered on slingback espadrilles. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025 Quilters Depot is home to fabrics and related notions for all things knitting, crocheting and quilting at 3370 Library Road in Castle Shannon. Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crochet

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, hook, crochet, from Middle French, diminutive of croche hook, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse krōkr hook

First Known Use

Noun

1844, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1854, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of crochet was in 1844

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“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

crochet

1 of 2 noun
cro·​chet krō-ˈshā How to pronounce crochet (audio)
: needlework done by forming and weaving loops in a thread with a hooked needle

crochet

2 of 2 verb
crocheted; crocheting
: to make of or work with crochet
crocheter noun

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