crochet

1 of 2

noun

cro·​chet krō-ˈshā 

: 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 

noun

Examples of crochet in a Sentence

Noun

She learned basic crochet stitches from her mother.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Available in suede, leather, and crochet material, easily pick a bag that speaks to your personal style. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026

Knee-high socks in black or white complemented pointed pumps and derby shoes alike, with a playful floral pattern or delicate crochet design at the lower level. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026

Verb

Components for apparel at the Long Beach and Los Angeles ports were hit hard in some respects, with knitted or crocheted fabrics seeing an 89 percent decline to 123 metric tons processed, according to Port of Long Beach CEO Noel Hacegaba. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026

Called Amigurumi, from the Japanese art of crafting small plush animals from yarn, the octopi are mostly crocheted in a blaze of colors. —ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for crochet

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

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