Crochet (English: /kroʊˈʃeɪ/;[1] French: [kʁɔʃɛ][2]) is a process of
creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of
yarn,
thread, or
strands of other materials.[3] The name is
derived from the French term crochet, meaning 'hook'. Hooks can be made
from a variety of materials, such as metal, wood, bamboo, or plastic.
The key difference between crochet and knitting, beyond the implements
used for their production, is that each stitch in crochet is completed
before the next one is begun, while knitting keeps many stitches open at
a time.
Some variant forms of crochet, such as Tunisian crochet and broomstick
lace, do keep multiple crochet stitches open at a time.