What does "crochet" mean?

Crochet: A kind of knitting done by means of a hooked needle, with worsted, silk, or cotton; crochet work. Commonly used adjectively. Crochet hook, Crochet needle, a small hook, or a hooked needle (often of bone), used in crochet work.

Additional senses

  1. 2.To knit with a crochet needle or hook; as, to rochett a shawl.

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