needlework vs crochet

needlework and crochet both are nouns.

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

As nouns, crochet is a hyponym of needlework; that is, crochet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than needlework:

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

Other hyponyms of needlework include crocheting, embroidery, fancywork, knit, knitting, knitwork, sewing, stitchery, tatting.

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

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