noun
Uncommon
crochet
KROH-shay
Crochet (noun) means a craft in which yarn or thread is looped together using a single hooked needle to form fabric. Example: “She learned crochet from her grandmother as a child.”
noun
1
A craft in which yarn or thread is looped together using a single hooked needle to form fabric.
"She learned crochet from her grandmother as a child."
verb
1
To make fabric or an item by looping thread with a hooked needle.
"He crocheted a blanket for the new baby."
How to use crochet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA needlework craft using one hooked needle, distinct from knitting, which uses two straight needles.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "knitting" — crochet uses a single hook, knitting uses two needles and different stitch technique.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
crochet a scarf
learn to crochet
a crochet hook
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Word forms
- Plural
- crochets
- Third person singular
- crochets
- Past tense
- crocheted
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Etymology
From French crochet, meaning "small hook" — ultimately from Old French croc ("hook"), related to Germanic and Norse words for hook or curve.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for crochet
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What does “crochet” mean?
The word “crochet” means a craft in which yarn or thread is looped together using a single hooked needle to form fabric. In plain terms, a needlework craft using one hooked needle, distinct from knitting, which uses two straight needles.
How do you pronounce “crochet”?
“Crochet” is pronounced KROH-shay (/kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crochet” in a sentence?
Here is “crochet” used in a sentence: “She learned crochet from her grandmother as a child.”
What part of speech is “crochet”?
Depending on how it is used, “crochet” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “crochet” come from?
The word “crochet” comes from Old French. From French crochet, meaning "small hook" — ultimately from Old French croc ("hook"), related to Germanic and Norse words for hook or curve.
Is “crochet” a common word?
“Crochet” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “crochet” have?
“Crochet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a craft in which yarn or thread is looped together using a single hooked needle to form fabric.
