Crochet
/kroʊˈʃeɪ/noun
A handicraft in which yarn is made into a textured fabric using a hooked needle.
Did you know?The term 'crochet' comes from the French word for 'hook', and its origins can be traced back to ancient crafting rituals that were believed to weave protective spells into fabric.
Etymological Timeline
Middle French
French
crochet
“a small hooked tool or hook used in various crafts.”
Early 19th Century
English
crochet
“to work with a hooked needle to create fabric.”
16th Century
Old French
crochet
“a hook or small hook used for hooking or catching.”
Proto-Germanic
PIE
*krokwō
“a hook or something bent.”