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crochet

[kroh-shey, kroh-shey, -shee] / kroʊˈʃeɪ, ˈkroʊ ʃeɪ, -ʃi /
NOUN
embroidery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brocade decoration lace needlepoint quilting tapestry
STRONG
adornment arabesque bargello cross-stitch needlework sampler tatting tracery
WEAK
appliqué crewel lacery
NOUN
lace
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mesh ornament
STRONG
banding border edging filigree net netting openwork tatting tissue trim trimming
WEAK
appliqué threadwork
VERB
knit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bind fasten mend sew unite weave
STRONG
affiliate affix ally cable connect contract heal interlace intermingle join link loop net purl repair secure spin tie web
Antonyms
STRONGEST
divide loosen release separate unfasten
STRONG
detach disconnect disjoin harm hurt injure let go loose lose untie
WEAK
unknit
VERB
weave
Synonyms
STRONGEST
braid careen compose construct create entwine fabricate fold fuse incorporate intertwine introduce knit loop mesh sew snake spin splice twist zigzag
STRONG
build complect complicate cue interlace interlink intermingle knot lurch make manufacture mat merge net plait ply reticulate twine wind wreathe writhe
WEAK
criss-cross interfold make up move in and out piece together put together twist and turn whip through
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break demolish destroy disconnect divide ruin separate untwist
STRONG
raze straighten

Example Sentences

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One wore a sleeveless crochet dress with geometric patterns, another a loud multicolored jacket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Earlier this fall, I decided to learn to crochet in earnest.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

The team found an array of unfinished craft items all over the house, including an unfinished crochet bag from 15 years ago.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

Although Rachel – a 61-year-old retired police detective – had knitted since she was a girl, she couldn't crochet.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

Three balls of glowing light-thread sat on a cushion of tissue paper and a pair of the conjure crochet hooks her Gran used.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton