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

Although airy and featuring crochet lace detail, you’ll be completely covered in this dress thanks to its full lining. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

For example, put your scrapbooking paper, scissors, tape, and stickers on the bottom, your cross stitch sheets, thread, and needles on the middle shelf, and your yarn and crochet hooks on top. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026

Verb

Last year, Underwood shared her crocheting journey via her Instagram page, posting her progress at learning the craft. —Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026

Components for apparel at the Long Beach and Los Angeles ports were hit hard in some respects, with knitted or crocheted fabrics seeing an 89 percent decline to 123 metric tons processed, according to Port of Long Beach CEO Noel Hacegaba. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 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
• 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