noun
- loosely twisted worsted yarns used for embroidery
Usage: crafts; textiles
Examples
- She bought colorful crewels for her needlework project.
- The craft store had a wide selection of crewels in different weights.
- Traditional crewelwork uses these special twisted yarns.
- The embroidery pattern called for fine crewels in blue and gold.
- Her grandmother taught her to work with crewels on linen fabric.