: 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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Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
When Machine-Washing Is (Sometimes) Okay Machine-washing is only suitable for items crocheted from synthetic yarns with a solid, sturdy stitch.
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Noun
Paolina Russo’s designers collaborated with local artisans in Peru for their thick wool and crochet pieces.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Love Letter Keychains This simple, beginner-friendly crochet craft is almost too cute to handle.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Knitting, crocheting, that's my lifestyle.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
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
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“Crochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crochet. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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