Basic Details
Word: Crochet
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning:
As a noun: A handicraft in which yarn is made up into a textured fabric using a hooked needle.
As a verb: To make fabric by looping yarn with a hooked needle.
Synonyms: Hooking, needlework, lace-making
Antonyms: Unravel, destroy, undo
Idioms and Phrases
- Hooked on crochet: Deeply interested or addicted to crocheting. Example: "Ever since she learned, she's been hooked on crochet."
- Crochet your cares away: Used to describe how crocheting can be a relaxing and stress-relieving activity. Example: "After a long day, I just crochet my cares away."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She spent the evening crocheting a colorful scarf for winter.
Example 2: My grandmother gifted me a beautiful crochet blanket that she made herself.
Example 3: Crochet has become a trendy and creative hobby among young people today.
Fun Fact
Did you know that crochet is believed to have originated in early 19th-century Europe? Unlike knitting, it uses only one needle and allows for more varied and intricate patterns.
Famous Quote
"Crochet is not just a hobby; it's a form of art stitched with love." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "crochet" mean?
a) A dance style
b) A cooking technique
c) A form of needlework using yarn and a hooked needle
d) A martial art
Answer: c) A form of needlework using yarn and a hooked needle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "crochet"?
a) Drawing
b) Hooking
c) Sculpting
d) Printing
Answer: b) Hooking
3. Which is an antonym of "crochet"?
a) Stitch
b) Create
c) Undo
d) Loop
Answer: c) Undo
4. Which sentence uses "crochet" correctly?
a) I crochet a cake in the oven.
b) He crocheted a sweater for his baby niece.
c) She crochet the homework last night.
d) We crochet to run fast.
Answer: b) He crocheted a sweater for his baby niece.
5. What does the idiom "hooked on crochet" mean?
a) Learning how to fish
b) Being addicted to crocheting
c) Making mistakes in yarn work
d) Forgetting to finish a pattern
Answer: b) Being addicted to crocheting
