crochet
1 of 2noun
cro·chet krō-ˈshā 
: needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
crochet
2 of 2verb
crocheted; crocheting; crochets
transitive verb
: to make of crochet
crocheted a doily
intransitive verb
: to work with crochet
crocheter
krō-ˈshā-ər
noun 
Example Sentences
Noun She learned basic crochet stitches from her mother.
Recent Examples on the Web
Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 May 2022 From strappy crop tops with oversized jeans to a crochet coverup with a neon bikini peeking out from underneath, his subjects are forgoing traditional shirts or bottoms to lighten up. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 Instead, Siboni tells us, designers are building on the handwork movement's momentum with crochet matching sets and accessories to carry us through next year's vacations. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2022 Clients at Liberty can see and select pieces with different types of sewing and embroidery, and even 100% crochet colorful pieces. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 July 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 Cool-Kid Knits for Malibu Channel the spirit of effortlessly chic Californian's with Ganni's crafty crochet set. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 16 June 2022 This outfit is a teenage dream — Liv paired a colorful crochet mini dress with a black and white knit sweater and black knee-high lace-up boots. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 28 Apr. 2022 Styles left the top of the crochet piece unbuttoned, revealing his bare chest and gold cross necklace. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Aug. 2022 Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2022 In addition to the jar, Marchese also decided to crochet a purple blanket for Mirabel, inspired by her favorite color. Drew Dawson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2022 But before switching gears from faux shearling and thermal layers to sundresses and crochet everything, celebrities are making the case for shopping one more everyday coat. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2022 And Allison Hoffman, owner of Crafty is Cool in Austin, designed a pattern to crochet a Harris doll. Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2021 Aziza, who also bowls and loves to draw and crochet in her free time, got into powerlifting thanks to her fiancé, Joel Armstrong, a fellow special Olympian who attended the last USA Games in Seattle, Washington. Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2021 Nancy Roberts-Smith, a 25-year-old from Bristol, UK learned to crochet in April 2020, at the beginning of the UK's first coronavirus lockdown. Leah Dolan, CNN, 29 Apr. 2021 Two workshops are offered 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday April 17 and April 18 for those interested in learning to crochet the yarn circles needed for the installation. Joan Rusek, cleveland, 28 Mar. 2021 Since the pandemic started, the volunteers have had to knit and crochet the blankets in their own homes without coming together as a group. Sergio Carmona, sun-sentinel.com, 16 Oct. 2020 See More
Noun
Tropical floral prints laced with palm leaves and hibiscuses are an equally beachy alternative to crochet or neutral linen. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 May 2022 From strappy crop tops with oversized jeans to a crochet coverup with a neon bikini peeking out from underneath, his subjects are forgoing traditional shirts or bottoms to lighten up. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 Instead, Siboni tells us, designers are building on the handwork movement's momentum with crochet matching sets and accessories to carry us through next year's vacations. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2022 Clients at Liberty can see and select pieces with different types of sewing and embroidery, and even 100% crochet colorful pieces. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 July 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 Cool-Kid Knits for Malibu Channel the spirit of effortlessly chic Californian's with Ganni's crafty crochet set. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 16 June 2022 This outfit is a teenage dream — Liv paired a colorful crochet mini dress with a black and white knit sweater and black knee-high lace-up boots. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 28 Apr. 2022 Styles left the top of the crochet piece unbuttoned, revealing his bare chest and gold cross necklace. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Aug. 2022 Verb
Dinah Clottey learned how to crochet at the age of 12 to teach her mom the craft. Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2022 In addition to the jar, Marchese also decided to crochet a purple blanket for Mirabel, inspired by her favorite color. Drew Dawson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2022 But before switching gears from faux shearling and thermal layers to sundresses and crochet everything, celebrities are making the case for shopping one more everyday coat. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2022 And Allison Hoffman, owner of Crafty is Cool in Austin, designed a pattern to crochet a Harris doll. Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2021 Aziza, who also bowls and loves to draw and crochet in her free time, got into powerlifting thanks to her fiancé, Joel Armstrong, a fellow special Olympian who attended the last USA Games in Seattle, Washington. Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2021 Nancy Roberts-Smith, a 25-year-old from Bristol, UK learned to crochet in April 2020, at the beginning of the UK's first coronavirus lockdown. Leah Dolan, CNN, 29 Apr. 2021 Two workshops are offered 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday April 17 and April 18 for those interested in learning to crochet the yarn circles needed for the installation. Joan Rusek, cleveland, 28 Mar. 2021 Since the pandemic started, the volunteers have had to knit and crochet the blankets in their own homes without coming together as a group. Sergio Carmona, sun-sentinel.com, 16 Oct. 2020 See More 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
Kids Definition
crochet 1 of 2
verb
cro·chet krō-ˈshā
crocheted; crocheting
: to make (something) or create a fabric with a hooked needle by forming and weaving loops in a thread
crochet
2 of 2noun
: work done or a fabric formed by weaving loops in a thread using a hooked needle
crochet
verb
as in to knit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- knit
- quilt
- embroider
- cross-stitch
- stitch
- sew
- patch
- finish
- repair
- overcast
- suture
- fell
- baste
- darn
- ease
- mend
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unsew