Fancywork: alternatives and connections

To hook, or draw to one's self as with a hook.

Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle, as some leaves or crystals; also, having sharp points like needless.

Pricking with a needle; a needle prick.

A small ornamental piece of embroidery worn on albs and some other ecclesiastical vestments.

A short needle with a strong point. See Needle.

A kind of needle with a large eye and a blunt point, for drawing tape, ribbon, etc., through a loop or a hem; a tape needle.

A frame of wire netting over a locomotive chimney, to prevent escape of sparks.

An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery.

An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, et…

To knit with a crochet needle or hook; as, to crochet a shawl.

any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

The piece hinged to the needle, which holds the engaged loop in position while the needle is penetrating another loop; a latch.

Work adorned with frets; ornamental openwork or work in relief, esp. when elaborate and minute in its parts. Hence, any minute play of…

A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.

Furnished with a small hook; hook-shaped.

To hook; to catch or fasten as by a hook or a knot; to make fast, unite, or yoke; as, to hitch a horse, or a halter.

To catch or fasten with a hook or hooks; to seize, capture, or hold, as with a hook, esp. with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to s…

A slender rod or wire used in knitting; a knitting needle; also, a hooked instrument which carries the thread or twine, and by means o…