crochet
noun
needlework done with a needle having a small hook at one end for drawing the thread or yarn through intertwined loops.
crocheted
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past participleof crochet.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof crochet.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
crochetnounneedlework done with a needle having a small hook at one end for drawing the thread or yarn through intertwined loops.
Example Sentences
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Walters gave him a box filled with handmade items, including piles of mittens, hats, and other items he’d crocheted for children; Collins dropped the box off with a church deacon.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Tucked under her bed and behind cabinets he found more than 50 pieces—including crocheted top hats and sausage-like sculptures—that she’d created.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
There was plenty of inspiration for fashionistas at Stella McCartney's show, including colourful knitwear and crocheted tank tops - but it was the horses that stole the show.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The crocheted bags channel retro beachwear while maintaining a modern structure, ideal for seaside adventures and city strolls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
“Right over here,” she answered, pulling back the covers on May’s bed, the pink-and-brown afghan May had crocheted with popcorn stitches.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
