crochet
noun
cro·chet
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Definition of crochet
(Entry 1 of 2)
: needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
crochet
verb
crocheted;
crocheting;
crochets
Definition of crochet (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make of crochet
crocheted a doily
: to work with crochet
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Other Words from crochet
Verb
crocheter
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Examples of crochet in a Sentence
Noun
She learned basic crochet stitches from her mother.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
But the more rarefied end of the market never fully embraced crochet. — Nancy Macdonell, WSJ, "Handcrafted Fashion: Why We Crave It in the Digital Age," 25 June 2019 Services offered include color, cuts, extension, weaves, wigs, crochet, eyelash extensions, keratin treatments, relaxers, perms, makeup, menâs and kid cuts, massage, and more. — Quoron Walker, courant.com, "TouchByJ Hair by Jeicoby Salon Celebrates Four Years, Expands," 19 July 2019 All of which may sound scary to the uninitiated but gain appeal when illustrated through sculpture, crochet, and painting. — Ephrat Livni, Quartz, "Two new books will transform your everyday understanding of math," 17 June 2019 The Marvel Cinematic Universe has stitched together more than 20 films into an airtight crochet of interlocking narratives. — Peter Rubin, WIRED, "Goodbye X-MenâYou Flawed, Frustrating Cinematic Revolution," 7 June 2019 Amal wore a yellow crochet mini dress, brown knee-high suede boots, a brown shoulder bag, and a pair of oversized sunglasses at the airport. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Amal Clooney's Boho Chic Airport Style Has Us Ready for Summer," 14 May 2019 In the dining room, the table is encased in striped crochet and topped with white crochet platters, serving up what appears to be a delicious sushi dinnerâbut donât get hungry because those maki are crocheted, too. — Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor, "Hooked on Missoni Home's Fairytale Rooms Made Entirely Out of Crochet," 10 Apr. 2019 Green forged another route: The designer applied traditional homey techniques like crochet and ruching usually used in womenswear to contemporary materials and forward-looking silhouettes that looked anything but throwaway. — Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, "Inspired by Craig Greenâs Fall 2019 Lineup, a Look at Fantastic Plastics in Fashion," 7 Jan. 2019 For the family vacay, the stylish new mom opted for a white bikiniâby British label Biondi Londonâwith a decorative blue crochet trim. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Pippa Middleton Sports the Cutest White Bikini in St. Barts with Her Family," 3 Jan. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Barb was active in Angel Snugs, a local group involved in knitting and crocheting hats and scarves for children with cancer, the Sunset Pointe Photography Club and served as corresponding secretary for The Villages North Jewish Chavurah. — courant.com, "Barbara Anne Resnick," 11 Aug. 2019 His father, Mike Shamo, said his son was a chess whiz as a kid who experimented with marijuana in his teen years, but later earned his Eagle Scout badge crocheting blankets for a hospital. — CBS News, "Former Eagle Scout accused in multimillion-dollar drug empire to stand trial in Utah," 11 Aug. 2019 Horiuchi MacAdam creates the giant pieces almost entirely by hand, first dyeing batches of nylon cord and then crocheting hexagonal shapes that are assembled to form the nets. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "âWhammock!â at the New Childrenâs Museum reflects artistâs passion for building interactive art for kids," 13 June 2019 If folks know how to crochet, that's great, but not necessary since people are needed to cut and fold plastic bags, said Reimesch. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mercy Mats help the homeless and keep plastic bags out of landfills," 8 Apr. 2018 Jamie Parker started crocheting in the first grade but stopped when her work and her kids took priority over her hobby. — Morgan Gstalter, The Seattle Times, "Southeast Texas fans of crocheting help with Octo Project," 21 Jan. 2018 Two one-of-a-kind pieces are crocheted from plastic shopping bags, ingeniously color-blocked (purchases, meanwhile, are slipped into red mesh onion bags). — Laura Jacobs, WSJ, "âEckhaus Latta: Possessedâ Review: Sustainability for Sale," 13 Aug. 2018 Members will even teach people how to knit or crochet. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Stafford Edition," 10 July 2018 Members will even teach people how to knit or crochet. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Stafford Edition," 10 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crochet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for crochet
crochet
noun
English Language Learners Definition of crochet
: a method of making cloth or clothing by using a needle with a hook at the end to form and weave loops in a thread
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crochet
verb
cro·chet
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crocheted;
crocheting
Kids Definition of crochet
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to make (something) or create a fabric with a hooked needle by forming and weaving loops in a thread
crochet
nounKids Definition of crochet (Entry 2 of 2)
: work done or a fabric formed by weaving loops in a thread using a hooked needle
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