: 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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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2024
Think rattan totes, espadrilles, breezy maxi dresses, and crochet galore.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
David Moin, WWD, 14 June 2024
Years later, Jones crocheted a red and white airplane for Cooper.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Look for dresses in white or cream with lace and crochet detailing; The silhouettes should be long, flowy, and below the knee.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2024
Think rattan totes, espadrilles, breezy maxi dresses, and crochet galore.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
Verb
Her studio in Lisbon has a total of 60 employees including knitters, embroiderers, those crocheting, ceramicists, engineers and architects.
—David Moin, WWD, 14 June 2024
Years later, Jones crocheted a red and white airplane for Cooper.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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