Crochets

/kroʊˈʃeɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of crochet; multiple hooked needles used for crochet work, or multiple pieces of crocheted work.

Etymology

Plural of crochet, from French crochet (small hook). The word entered English in the 18th-19th century as the craft became popular.

Kelly Says

A single crochet hook costs mere dollars today, but in the Victorian era, fancy crochet hooks made from bone, ivory, or silver were luxury items that showed your social class.

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