: needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
crocheted; crocheting; crochets
: to make of crochet
crocheted a doily
: to work with crochet
Examples of crochet in a Sentence
Noun
She learned basic crochet stitches from her mother.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Fabrics are handwoven or crocheted in Marrakech or upcycled, for example, from vintage kilim rugs, and turned into reversible coats, patchwork hoodies and double-breasted coats.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Macrame planters hanging next to an edgy print, a heavy square coffee table topped with delicate crochet coasters: Get creative with it.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Diane enjoyed visiting with family and friends, spending time with her children, playing cards, crocheting & garage sale shopping.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Fabrics are handwoven or crocheted in Marrakech or upcycled, for example, from vintage kilim rugs, and turned into reversible coats, patchwork hoodies and double-breasted coats.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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