crochet
/ˈkrəʊ.ʃeɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /kroʊˈʃeɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /krō-ˈshā/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkrəʊʃeɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /krəʊˈʃeɪ/ (ame, ipa)
crochet — verb
- crochetpresent simple I / you / we / they
- crochets3rd person singular
- crocheting-ing form
- crochetedpast simple
1. to produce fabric, garments, or other items by pulling loops of wool or cotton t
to produce fabric, garments, or other items by pulling loops of wool or cotton thread through other loops with a hooked needle.
During the winter holidays, Yuki learned to crochet from her grandmother and made a small red hat for her baby cousin.
intransitive: crochet as a leisure activity
Diego crocheted a warm scarf for his younger sister's birthday.
transitive: crochet + item made
The nursing home residents crochet blankets and donate them to homeless shelters.
Farah spent the whole weekend crocheting a delicate lace tablecloth for the dining table.
James's father taught himself to crochet from a library book and made matching hats for his three children.
文法句型
crochet + object (garment/item)
crochet (no object) — the activity itself
常見錯誤
crochet — noun
- crochetsingular
- crochetsplural
1. a way of making fabric, clothing, or other items by pulling loops of wool or cot
a way of making fabric, clothing, or other items by pulling loops of wool or cotton thread through other loops with a hooked needle.
After a long day at the office, Kiran unwinds by crocheting colourful blankets for her grandchildren.
uncountable noun: crochet as a hobby or activity
The local library offers free crochet classes for beginners every Saturday morning.
Farah's grandmother taught her the basics of crochet when she was seven, starting with a simple yellow bookmark.
Many people took up crochet during the pandemic as a calming way to reduce stress.
- needlework
a broader term covering all sewing and textile crafts including crochet, knitting, and embroidery
- handicraft
a general term for any craft done by hand, not specific to textile work
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'do', 'take up', or 'learn' to describe starting or practising the craft.
常見錯誤
2. items of clothing, fabric, or decoration that have been made using a hooked need
items of clothing, fabric, or decoration that have been made using a hooked needle and yarn, characterized by their visible looped stitches.
Valeria wore a beautiful crochet top to the summer music festival.
collocation: crochet + garment type
The stall at the weekend market sold colourful crochet baskets and hanging plant holders.
Ananya's living room is decorated with soft crochet cushions and throws that she made herself.
Lily received a delicate crochet baby blanket in pale yellow from her aunt.
- crocheted items
more explicit and countable; 'crochet' as a mass noun is less specific
用法筆記
Unlike countable nouns such as 'a blanket', 'crochet' as an uncountable noun describes the whole category of such items. For a specific object, say 'a crochet blanket' or 'a piece of crochet'.