crochet

/krəˈʃeɪ/ or /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a needlework in which yarn is used to create a fabric by interlooping stitches

“She spent the weekend learning the basics of crochet.”

2. verb

to create something (such as a garment or other article) using the needlework technique of crochet

“She crocheted a warm blanket for her granddaughter.”

3. verb

to entwine or intertwine something, especially in a way that resembles the technique of crochet

“The vines crocheted through the trellis.”

Synonyms

  • knit
  • needlework
  • stitchwork

Antonyms

  • unravel
  • unraveling