Crocheter

/kroʊˈʃeɪtər/ noun

Definition

A person who practices the craft of crochet, making fabrics and garments with a hooked needle and yarn.

Etymology

From crochet plus the agent suffix -er, creating a noun for one who crochets. This term emerged in the 19th century as crochet became a widespread hobby.

Kelly Says

The term crocheter represents how occupational names adapt when new crafts emerge—300 years ago this word didn't exist, but once crochet became popular enough, English speakers needed a word for people who did it.

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