Korean Dictionary
How to say "Crochet" in Korean
“Crochet” in Korean is 코바늘 뜨개질 (pronounced "Kobaneu Tteugaejil").
코바늘 뜨개질
Kobaneu Tteugaejil
Usage & Context
Crochet is a needlework hobby that uses a hooked needle to create fabric. It has become trendy among younger Koreans as a meditative and creative pastime.
Example Sentence
코바늘 뜨개질로 귀여운 인형을 만들었어요.
I made a cute doll with crochet.
How to use 코바늘 뜨개질 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Crochet” is 코바늘 뜨개질, romanized as Kobaneu Tteugaejil.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 코바늘 뜨개질.
Pronunciation Guide
'Ko-ba-neul' (코바늘) sounds like 'Koh-bah-nuhl'. 'Koh' is like 'co' in 'cola', 'bah' like 'ba' in 'banana', and 'nuhl' like 'null'. 'Tteu-gae-jil' (뜨개질) sounds like 'Ttuh-gae-jil'. 'Ttuh' is a tense 'tuh' sound, 'gae' rhymes with 'gay', and 'jil' is like 'Jill'.
More Example Sentences
Showing off a handmade gift or item.
코바늘 뜨개질로 예쁜 머플러를 만들었어요.
I made a pretty muffler with crochet.
Discussing popular new hobbies or trends.
요즘 코바늘 뜨개질 배우는 사람이 많아졌어요.
Many people have started learning crochet these days.
Explaining the benefits of a hobby.
코바늘 뜨개질은 집중력 향상에 도움이 돼요.
Crochet helps improve concentration.
Cultural Context
Crochet (코바늘 뜨개질) has seen a resurgence in popularity among younger Koreans, especially as a meditative and creative pastime. It's often featured in 'healing' content on social media and YouTube, where people share their intricate creations like bags, accessories, and even clothing. Many enjoy it as a way to unwind, express individuality through handmade items, and create thoughtful gifts for loved ones.
Editorial note
We review entries like 코바늘 뜨개질 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
코바늘 뜨개질 같이 할래요?
Want to crochet together?
코바늘 뜨개질 배우고 싶어요.
I want to learn crochet.
코바늘 뜨개질로 뭘 만들고 있어요?
What are you making with crochet?
Related Expressions
뜨개질
Tteugaejil
Knitting/crocheting (general term)
손뜨개
Sontteugae
Hand knitting/crocheting
바느질
Baneujil
Sewing, needlework
실
Sil
Yarn, thread
More Hobbies & Leisure Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Crochet and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
