crochet

1 of 2

noun

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

Examples of crochet in a Sentence

Noun She learned basic crochet stitches from her mother.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
She crochets, paints, does DIY projects and gives personal, thoughtful gifts. Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024 Gaga selected a floral baby-doll dress featuring a crochet Peter Pan collar, pairing it with striped knee-high socks and towering Kiki ankle boots by Marc Jacobs. Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
So a certain degree of ingenuity is required to get usable results—like crocheting adorable little hats for kitties taking part in electroencephalogram (EEG) experiments. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024 Meet a fellow hobbyist, enjoy a glass of wine, and crochet your dog a scarf. Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crochet 

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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

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Cite this Entry

“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

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 noun
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