crochet
pronunciation
How to pronounce crochet in British English:
UK [ˈkrəʊʃeɪ]
How to pronounce crochet in American English:
US [kroʊˈʃeɪ]
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- Noun:
- needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
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- Verb:
- create by looping or crocheting
- make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
Word Origin
- crochet (n.)
- 1840, from French crochet (12c.), diminutive of croc "hook," from Old Norse krokr "hook" (see crook). So called for the hooked needle used.
- crochet (v.)
- 1858, from crochet (n.). Related: Crocheted; crocheting.
Example
- 1. Nursery rhyme delight or southern belle ensemble to crochet .
- 2. I asked her to crochet a shawl for me .
- 3. I took up crochet . Do you want new socks ?
- 4. I 'm going to crochet a nice scarf for you .
- 5. He has worked with students from middle school to college as well as given public lectures , demonstrations and even crochet instructional sessions at libraries and museums .