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
Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025 Wear a crochet flat, like Mango’s or Larroude’s, with transitional essentials, like trench coats and baggy denim. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
However, the trip took an awkward turn when the girlfriend insisted on crocheting a large throw blanket—complete with multiple balls of yarn—throughout the weekend's activities. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 They were blessed with five children and were married for 37 years Adeline loved to crochet, sew, bake, play bingo, danced to old-time music, gardened, and canned all garden produce. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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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Cite this Entry

“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 12 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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