: 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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Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
The craftsmanship was top-notch (knits were linked and never cut and sewn), crochet trims played up their knitter’s artisanal prowess, buttons were gold plated, and nearly all elements of production were in-house.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
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Noun
This summer fashion staple comes in many materials and silhouettes such as oversized button-down shirts, crochet and netted frocks, and flowy caftan dresses.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
The craftsmanship was top-notch (knits were linked and never cut and sewn), crochet trims played up their knitter’s artisanal prowess, buttons were gold plated, and nearly all elements of production were in-house.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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