: 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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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Knit or crochet stockings and tree skirts are best washed by hand but, if the directions allow, may be placed in a mesh bag and tossed into the washer.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
For locals 50 and over, the Senior Citizen Center has square and line dancing, crocheting, billiards, and a heated indoor pool.
—Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Knit or crochet stockings and tree skirts are best washed by hand but, if the directions allow, may be placed in a mesh bag and tossed into the washer.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches is a good option for beginners looking for step-by-step instructions on how to crochet.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
For locals 50 and over, the Senior Citizen Center has square and line dancing, crocheting, billiards, and a heated indoor pool.
—Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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