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

Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025

Large black and white polka dots took form in crochet mini dresses and matching two-piece sets at Herrera, offering a range of laidback summer style to sophisticated cocktail attire that’ll replace your go-to LBD. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 25 June 2025

Verb

Users across Reddit crocheted their own versions of Steve, bringing him to life. —Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Apr. 2025

One of them was always crocheting, and as a girl, Domoslay-Paul would sit and watch her nimble hands construct the most delicate lace doilies. —Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025

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