: 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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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Then gently swish and squeeze the crochet item in the solution; don't wring or scrub.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Interest in crafts — and fiber arts in particular — has exploded in recent years, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when scores of people stuck inside took up knitting and crocheting.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The model showed off an artsy beach project while wearing a plunging blue string bikini and crochet shorts.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Then gently swish and squeeze the crochet item in the solution; don't wring or scrub.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
When Machine-Washing Is (Sometimes) Okay Machine-washing is only suitable for items crocheted from synthetic yarns with a solid, sturdy stitch.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Interest in crafts — and fiber arts in particular — has exploded in recent years, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when scores of people stuck inside took up knitting and crocheting.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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