Crocheting Meaning in English

word · lemma: crochet

US

kɹoʊˈʃeɪɪŋ

kroh-SHAY-ing

UK

kɹˈɒtʃɪtɪŋ

KROTCH-it-ing

Definition

The activity or process of making items by interlocking loops of yarn with a hooked needle called a crochet hook.

Usage & Nuances

"Crocheting" is a gerund and refers to the act or hobby itself, not the finished product; don't confuse it with "knitting," which uses two straight needles. Common phrases include 'crocheting a blanket' or 'she enjoys crocheting.'

• Spanish: tejer a crochet - hacer crochet
• Portuguese (BR): crochê
• Portuguese (PT): croché - fazer croché
• Chinese (Simplified): 钩针编织
• Chinese (Traditional): 鉤針編織
• Hindi: क्रोशिए करना
• Arabic: الحياكة بالكروشيه
• Bengali: ক্রোশিয়ার কাজ - করোশিয়ার
• Russian: вязание крючком
• Japanese: かぎ針編み
• Vietnamese: đan móc
• Korean: 코바늘뜨기
• Turkish: tığ işi
• Urdu: کروشیا کرنا
• Indonesian: merenda

Example Sentences

She enjoys crocheting scarves in her free time.

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Crocheting can be a relaxing hobby.

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My grandma taught me crocheting when I was young.

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Whenever I'm stressed, a little crocheting helps me calm down.

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I met a lot of new friends through a local crocheting group.

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Have you seen her latest crocheting project? It's stunning!

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