crochet

/'krouʃei/

Thân thiện

She is using a crochet hook and yarn to make a small blanket.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A type of needlework: Crochet refers to a handicraft technique where fabric is created by interlocking loops of yarn, thread, or other material using a hooked needle called a crochet hook.

2. Verb:

   • To make fabric using a crochet hook: The action of creating fabric or items by forming interlocking loops with a crochet hook and yarn.
   • To create something via this technique: To produce a specific item using the crochet method.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • She learned the art of crochet from her grandmother.
  • The intricate crochet on the tablecloth was beautiful.

• Verb:

  • She likes to crochet while watching television.
  • He decided to crochet a warm scarf for the winter.

Advanced Usage

• "to crochet together": To join pieces or loops together using the crochet technique.
  • She will crochet the squares together to make a blanket.

Variants and Related Words

• Crocheting (gerund/noun): The activity or process of doing crochet.
  • Her favorite hobby is crocheting.
• Crocheted (adjective/verb, past tense): Describes something made by crochet or the past action.
  • She wore a beautifully crocheted shawl.

Synonyms

• Hook (verb, informal): To crochet.
  • She loves to hook rugs in her spare time.
• Needlecraft / Needlework: General terms for handicrafts done with a needle, which can include crochet.

Related Phrases

• Crochet hook / Crochet needle: The tool used for crocheting.
  • She bought a new set of crochet hooks.
• Crochet pattern: A set of instructions for creating a crocheted item.
  • She followed a complex crochet pattern for the sweater.

Học thuật

Noun

1. needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle

Verb

1. make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
   • She sat there crocheting all day
2. create by looping or crocheting
   • crochet a bedspread

Từ đồng nghĩa

• crocheting
• hook