crochet

Looped yarn craft

Crochet is a method of knitting in which loops are pulled through each other using a hook.

To crochet is to use this method to make something.

The product of crocheting is also called crochet.

A crochet hook is the tool used in the process.

craft

hook

Curved catching device

  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts
  • stitchingJoining with needle, thread
  • afghanDecorative knitted blanket

blanket · scarf · shawl · beanie · sweater · doily · granny square · dishcloth · coaster · potholder

materials

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

  • hookCurved catching device
  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • woolSheared animal fiber

acrylic · bamboo · alpaca · silk · mohair · cashmere · chenille · merino · thread · fingering

lace

doily

Small ornamental mat

tatting · edging · trim · openwork · delicate · intricate · heirloom · tablecloth · antimacassar · pineapple

technique

chain

Linked segments forming length

slip stitch · bobble · popcorn · shell · cluster · picot · loop · increase · decrease · foundation

hobby

relaxation

State of being unwound

therapy · meditation · mindfulness · self-expression · handmade · community · workshop · craft circle · stash · WIP

pattern

chart

Data shown visually

repeat · row · round · schematic · written · visual · abbreviation · difficulty · beginner · intermediate

Categories
Opposites
craft technique

crochetknitting

Loop-based textile making

weaving · tatting · macramé · needlepoint · embroidery

handmade vs machine-made

crochetmass production

Large-scale standardized fabrication

factory production · machine-made · fast fashion · store-bought

creative making vs unmaking

crochetunraveling

Process of coming undone

frogging · deconstruction · destruction · consuming · idleness

Phrases
Family

crocheting, crocheted, crochets, crocheters, crocheter, crochetwork, crochet hook, crochet hooks

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G