crochet

1 of 2

noun

cro·​chet krō-ˈshā How to pronounce crochet (audio)
Synonyms of crochetnext
: 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
krō-ˈshā-ər How to pronounce crochet (audio)
noun

Examples of crochet in a Sentence

Noun She learned basic crochet stitches from her mother.
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Noun
Someone had discarded a handmade crochet poncho in soft earth tones on the back of a chair. — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Luckily, these crochet espadrilles are a breezy option with enough coverage and structure to wear into fall. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
Or it could be crocheted, so that the blanket showed through it. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Charlene Catalano was looking for a ball of green-and-white yarn to crochet this year's winter scarf. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 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

Rhymes for crochet

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“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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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
-ˈshā-ər How to pronounce crochet (audio)
noun

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