[ 'krəʊʃeɪ , -ʃi ]
■ noun a handicraft in which yarn is made up into a patterned fabric by means of a hooked needle.
↘fabric or items made in this way.
■ verb ( ~s 'krəʊʃeɪz , ~ing -ʃeɪɪŋ , ~ed -ʃeɪd ) make (a garment or piece of fabric) in this way.
Derivatives
~er 'krəʊʃeɪə noun
Origin
C19: from Fr., dimin. of croc 'hook'.