How to Use crochet in a Sentence

crochet

1 of 2 noun
  • She learned basic crochet stitches from her mother.
  • In one of the pics from the carousel, Bieber soaked up the sun in a neon crochet bikini.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • The dog days of summer are also the dog days of crochet.
    Alyssa Fowers, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
  • Bring on the heat and show off some skin in some light and airy crochet pieces inspired by Chanel and The Row.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2022
  • This crochet basket is just one of the many projects that the GH Stitch Club has to offer.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 16 Apr. 2022
  • The Brand’s linen pants, St. Agni’s crochet loafers feel right on theme.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The $228 style was in a nice navy color and had crochet details along the neckline and hems.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Meanwhile, Osa Odighizuwa wore a black-and-green crochet look that must have kept him cool.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Many of them read, do homework, paint, crochet, or watch movies on their tablets.
    Taylor Majewski, STAT, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The tiered skirt is light and airy for hot outdoor ceremonies, and the crochet bodice adds a beachy touch.
    Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 18 May 2023
  • And Wise did just that by adding intricate crochet accents to the rears of her suits.
    Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The Craft Yarn Council reports that a third of women ages 25 to 35 now knit or crochet.
    Jane E. Brody, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Pair this top with a crochet skirt for a real statement.
    Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Jan. 2023
  • My great-grandmother was born in the 1890s and was an expert with crochet.
    Beth Decarbo, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The crochet trim that runs along the perimeter adds just the right amount of pizzazz without being too much.
    Rachel Dube, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022
  • These finds, plus a few of the best summer sandals, crochet bags, and linen sets, are here to make getting dressed a breeze.
    Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 8 June 2023
  • Belly wears a bikini top and her go-to necklace with a crochet crop top and some jean shorts.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 16 July 2023
  • Lean all the way into an island state of mind with a crochet set like Solid & Stripe's.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Jan. 2023
  • More crochet projects are created on Jan. 1 than any other day of the year.
    Alyssa Fowers, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
  • How cute are these flared crochet & Other Stories trousers with a striped hem?
    Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Take, for instance, the extraneous shirt tied around the waist of Portia's Zara crochet minidress in the third episode.
    Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Don't fret, though, 'cause Etsy is full of unique crochet options.
    Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 28 Apr. 2022
  • That makes sense, given how breathable and great-looking a wide crochet knit is.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The Kylie Cosmetics mogul first showed up to Balmain's show in a see-through crochet mini.
    Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Each one features a halter neckline, maxi length, a crochet trim around the waist, and an adjustable tie-back.
    Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022
  • The dreamy photos show the star lounging on a hammock while layering a frilly white crochet dress over the dark blue two-piece.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Those far more noble than I am chose to instead use the time to learn merit-worthy skills, like how to knit or crochet.
    Meg Donohue, ELLE, 6 Jan. 2023
  • For the show, Justin went shirtless and wore long powder blue shorts with a matching crochet bucket hat.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Aug. 2022
  • In April, Madonna showed off her twin daughters' crochet skills.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • And this crochet flower is the perfect addition to any shelf space.
    Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
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crochet

2 of 2 verb
  • The club meets once a month at the library to knit and crochet.
    Brooke Eberle, chicagotribune.com, 13 June 2017
  • The boys have made signs for the rallies and even learned how to crochet.
    Morgan Greene, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2019
  • Dinah Clottey learned how to crochet at the age of 12 to teach her mom the craft.
    Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2022
  • Rodriguez, who crochets in her spare time, looked through the yarn.
    Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 7 Sep. 2023
  • So far, Serres has crocheted over 30 items for the kids.
    Bethany Hines, CNN, 13 July 2017
  • In the fourth grade, Juliette was one of my first best friends, and the first person to teach me how to crochet.
    Sofía Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2023
  • People are on hand to teach guests how to knit or crochet.
    Courant Community, 26 Dec. 2017
  • This one, crocheted out of raffia, is all about the details.
    Elly Leavitt, Town & Country, 31 July 2023
  • Eunice was an avid theater buff and loved to knit and crochet.
    Hartford Courant, courant.com, 11 Feb. 2018
  • One woman will sometimes crochet in the laundry room while her clothes are in the wash.
    Kerry Elson, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2020
  • Outside of her job, Elise Lonnee liked to sew and crochet.
    Molly Korzenowski, Twin Cities, 27 June 2019
  • Over the years, Mulyana has shared his gift of knitting and crocheting with others.
    Steven Vargasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Last year, Zaidi and a few of the women watched YouTube together to learn how to crochet.
    Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 5 Mar. 2020
  • Fred and June would crochet together and made five afghans.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2020
  • Somebody decided to crochet some sweaters for the trees.
    Fox News, 7 Mar. 2018
  • Stranger floors parents, crochets their baby a hat mid-flight.
    Sydney Page, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
  • In fact, she was transfixed during most of five-hour flight by the passenger next to her, who was crocheting a sweater.
    Sydney Page, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024
  • To keep these skills from fading' One of the members' goals is to teach and support others in crocheting and knitting projects.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2019
  • All knitters and crocheters are welcome. Can’t knit or crochet but still want to be involved?
    courant.com, 6 Dec. 2019
  • If folks know how to crochet, that's great, but not necessary since people are needed to cut and fold plastic bags, said Reimesch.
    Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2018
  • Sammons is the Lonsdale, Minn., woman who has crocheted and collected scarves — more than 2,500 — and given them all away.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2019
  • To amp up the boho feel, individual loose strands are weaved or crocheted into the braids to help frame the face and add more volume to the overall finish.
    L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 21 June 2023
  • Ladies are knitting and crocheting together all for a good cause in Cypress.
    Vagney Bradley, Houston Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2018
  • The back is the most flexible area—on the bra and on you—and the center of the bra, right at the sternum, is crocheted to allow for maximum breathability at your sweatiest point.
    Steff Yotka, Vogue, 12 July 2017
  • For volunteers who can crochet, Christensen links to free patterns for beanies on the website.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 Dec. 2017
  • His father, Willie, worked in a lumber yard, and his mother, Mary (Gilliam) Holt, was a homemaker who sometimes taught crocheting and worked as a nurse’s aide.
    Alex Traub, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2023
  • Aashna Kumar, 15, was inspired by her sixth grade science teacher, who taught her how to crochet.
    Cristóbal Reyes, orlandosentinel.com, 24 July 2021
  • Another artist unraveled a prison blanket and crocheted the threads into a 3D horse.
    Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2023
  • His mom and Barbara were sitting beside each other on a couch, crocheting.
    Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, azcentral, 18 Apr. 2018
  • In four of the pictures, Jenner has coordinated her lime green crocheted thong bikini with the green cushions of her chaise, which is pulled right up to the seashore, and her coconut bevvy.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2024

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