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crochet

[kroh-shey, kroh-shey, -shee] / kroʊˈʃeɪ, ˈkroʊ ʃeɪ, -ʃi /






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Someone had discarded a handmade crochet poncho in soft earth tones on the back of a chair.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

How to get the look: Who, What, Wear, external says think about accessories - scarfs, crochet beanie caps or eye-catching hair clips, charms or cuffs.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

"I don't think it is useful to spend this money on tigers," she said, working on a yellow piece of crochet.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

And underemployed workers might wind up with more hours of free time for creative pursuits, or what one facilitator jokingly called “the crochet economy.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

That woman could crochet anything from a lowly dishcloth to a baby sweater that was soft as a cloud.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

"She's very introverted. She likes to stay home and do little hobbies. She knits and crochets."

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

She also is involved in her church and crochets.

From Seattle Times Feb. 23, 2022

And he crochets: Crawford is part of Needle Wizards, a group that knits clothes and teddy bears for cancer patients and homeless shelters.

From The Guardian Aug. 21, 2018

Jeunette says she thinks of the little child who will someday sleep in her pale pink blanket as she crochets it.

From Washington Times May 27, 2018

She embroiders, crochets, knits and quilts without the aid of glasses.

From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Florida Narratives by Work Projects Administration

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

Anna, from the third series, said she bought the majority of hers in charity shops, including the crocheted top she wore in the show's promotional images.

From BBC Jan. 24, 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

Later, Mars and Lady Gaga cosplayed a version of “California Dreamin’,” with Stefani Germanotta donning a crocheted cap and prairie dress and going overboard with a kooky psychedelic lean.

From Salon Feb. 3, 2025

Mama wore a long, crocheted, rose- colored dress.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

Two weeks before the show, young seamstresses were crocheting floral motifs in mohair and Japanese metallic thread at a south London studio overlooking the Thames river and Big Ben.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

Fiber arts like knitting, crocheting, and embroidery have never been completely apolitical.

From Slate Jan. 29, 2026

She said the response to the cafe's "offline nights" had been positive so far, adding: "There were strangers sat on tables together, and a lot of skill sharing such as knitting and crocheting."

From BBC Mar. 9, 2025

Although she enjoys sewing and making clothes, she had not done a lot of knitting or crocheting.

From BBC Jan. 19, 2025

She was crocheting six doilies for Doc’s beer glasses.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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