Word
crocheted
Phoneticscro·cheted, stress on the second syllable
US/kɹoʊˈʃeɪd/
UK/kɹəʊʃˈeɪɪd/
Definition
adj. made from yarn using a small hook to form clothes, blankets, or toys.
adj. made by interlocking loops of yarn or thread with a hooked needle to create fabric or decoration.
Examples
“She wears a crocheted hat in winter.”
“My grandmother sells crocheted blankets at the weekend market to raise money for the library.”
“The shop window displayed crocheted shawls in soft earth tones, each stitch tight and even from years of patient handwork.”
Examples
simple
“She wears a crocheted hat in winter.”
contextual
“My grandmother sells crocheted blankets at the weekend market to raise money for the library.”
complex
“The shop window displayed crocheted shawls in soft earth tones, each stitch tight and even from years of patient handwork.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “crocheted” in context.
Verb
01. be crocheted
“The blanket was crocheted by my aunt last winter.”
verb + adj
02. crocheted from cotton
“This summer top is crocheted from soft cotton yarn.”
adj + prep + noun
Adjective
03. beautifully crocheted
“She wore a beautifully crocheted shawl over her evening dress.”
adv + adj
Noun
04. crocheted blanket
“She covered the sofa with a colourful crocheted blanket.”
adj + noun
05. crocheted cardigan
“He layered a loose crocheted cardigan over a T-shirt.”
adj + noun
06. crocheted dress
“She wore a white crocheted dress to the beach party.”
adj + noun
07. crocheted hat
“The child wore a bright crocheted hat to school.”
adj + noun
08. crocheted scarf
“I bought a soft crocheted scarf for the winter.”
adj + noun
09. crocheted sweater
“He wore a warm crocheted sweater in the mountains.”
adj + noun
10. a beautifully crocheted blanket
“They gave us a beautifully crocheted blanket for the baby.”
11. a delicately crocheted shawl
“She draped a delicately crocheted shawl around her shoulders.”
12. a hand crocheted baby blanket
“She received a hand crocheted baby blanket as a gift.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“She makes fake flowers glow, dresses ceramic animals in crocheted skins, turns car lights into jewels, and some works feel more edgy than others.” “A community group in a village has constructed a Christmas tree from numerous crocheted patches, aiming to collect £1400 for local hosp.” “Volunteers have created more than 100 red crocheted roses that will adorn a city's stadium in anticipation of the Women's Rugby World Cup.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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