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

Wilkinson said each of the Sun jerseys took 20-25 hours to crochet. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

With price points ranging from $118 to $248, the spring collection is brought to life via bold textures including crochets, cork, mesh, jelly and vinyl set against a color palette of brights and neutrals. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

The hand-crocheted The Sak Bryn Slip-on Clogs come in a rich mahogany hue, or a playful peach shade with fall-friendly contrast stitching. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

Under the guise of paying homage to the bouquet of flowers his grandmother crocheted for his sister on her wedding day, Joseph added a matching purple bouquet which conveniently hides the super long crotch. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 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
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

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