crochet

1 of 3

noun (1)

cro·​chet krō-ˈshā 

: needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle

crochet

2 of 3

verb

crocheted; crocheting; crochets

transitive verb

: to make of crochet

crocheted a doily

intransitive verb

: to work with crochet

crocheter

krō-ˈshā-ər 

noun

crocheter

3 of 3

noun (2)

cro·​chet·​er (ˈ)krō-¦shā-ər 

plural -s

: one that crochets

specifically : one that crochets trimmings by machine on knitted garments

Examples of crochet in a Sentence

Noun (1)

She learned basic crochet stitches from her mother.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Lola wore a lace beach dress by Away That Day over a white bikini, before changing into a crochet Reformation number for one final hurrah at legendary nightlife institution Pikes. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Textured fringe or crochet vests added a romantic feeling to an outfit, perfect for the free spirits of the decade, while tailored vests were best for a more structured and distinct look. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026

Verb

The cover art, which features eggs gently crocheted together, became a bit of an obsession for its structural discipline and textural intrigue. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Kerstin Amezcua started to crochet after returning from an Army deployment as a doctor in Kuwait. — Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

French, hook, crochet, from Middle French, diminutive of croche hook, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse krōkr hook

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1844, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1854, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for crochet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

crochet

1 of 2 noun

cro·​chet krō-ˈshā 

: 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 

noun