Crocheting

/kroʊˈʃeɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of crochet; the act of creating fabric by looping yarn with a hooked needle.

Etymology

From crochet plus the gerund suffix -ing. Crochet itself comes from French crochet (small hook).

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Crocheting has surprising health benefits—studies show it reduces anxiety and can be meditative like knitting or meditation, which is why therapists sometimes recommend it.

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