crochet vs needlework

crochet and needlework both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crochet	Yes	No	Yes	No
needlework	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, needlework is a hypernym of crochet; that is, needlework is a word with a broader meaning than crochet:

crochet: needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
needlework: a creation created or assembled by needle and thread

Other hypernyms of crochet include needlecraft.

crochet (noun)	needlework (noun)
needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle	work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle
	a creation created or assembled by needle and thread

crochet (verb)	needlework (verb)
make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
create by looping or crocheting