3 Women Who Shaped Crochet Design

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In the Summer 2021 issue of Interweave Crochet, we pay homage to three crochet greats: Doris, Chan, Dora Ohrenstein, and Lily Chin. Over the years, they’ve brought us innovative techniques in crochet design and timeless patterns. Read on for some of the highlights from their careers.

Doris Chan

Best Known For: Crochet lace, top-down seamless construction, chainless foundations

Memorable Patterns

1. Rockin’ Red Dress, Interweave Crochet, Fall 2012 – A top-down crochet dress design with a quiver-stitch bodice.

2. Salsa Skirt, Interweave Crochet, Spring 2013 – A lacy skirt made up of doily-inspired motifs.

3. Sera Lace Top, Interweave Crochet, Fall 2007 – A top-down seamless sweater with an allover lacy shell-stitch pattern.

Dora Ohrenstein

Best Known For: Tunisian crochet, top-down crochet sweaters

Memorable Patterns

1. Cirque Cardigan, Interweave Crochet, Winter 2014 – A top-down seamless cardigan featuring Tunisian texture lace in a stretch, figure-flattering fabric.

2. Quartz Lace Top, Interweave Crochet, Winter 2013 – A top-down seamless sweater crochet design with lacy panels and plenty of drape.

3. Purple Smoothie Vest, Interweave Crochet, Fall 2011

Lily Chin

Best Known For: Mosaic crochet, two-color Tunisian crochet, lace

Memorable Patterns

1. Mesa Pullover, Interweave Crochet, Winter 2010 – A top-down seamless sweater using two-color Tunisian crochet worked in the round.

2. Thistledown Tunic, Interweave Crochet, Fall 2012 – A mosaic crochet tunic for girls.

3. Lace Dress, Interweave Crochet, Spring 2004 – A top-down crocheted dress design featuring a solid bodice and lacy skirt.

Pick up a copy of Interweave Crochet Summer 2021 for the full story of these three crochet design masters.