Dora Ohrenstein

Dora Ohrenstein

I’m a crochet designer, author and teacher who has been at this for 15 years! My seventh book, Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, was published in 2019, and my popular book titled Top Down Crochet Sweaters was published in December 2016. I have published regularly in just about all the crochet magazines, along with some fact filled articles on the history and international traditions of crochet.

I’m a lifelong New Yorker with a former life as a performing artist (soprano!). I still teach singing at AMDA, a school for aspiring Broadway artists, and love it.

original designs

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Waccamaw
Noro Knitting & Crochet Magazine #24, Spring/Summer 2024
  • Waccamaw
  • Noro Knitting & Crochet Magazine #24, Spring/Summer 2024
Tunisian Striped Jumper
Simply Crochet, Issue 143
Big Blossom Capelet
Skacel Collection, Inc.
#13 Ripple Dress
Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2020
Blossom Blouse
WeCrochet Magazine, Issue 2
Top-Down Tunic
Crochet World Magazine, February 2020
Tiffany Poncho
Crochet World Magazine, October 2019
Lux Lace Scarf
Salt River Mills
Giselle Tee
Crochet! Magazine, Spring 2018
Tunisian Basket-Weave Baby Blanket
Crochet! Magazine, Autumn 2017
Unburdened Cardigan
Interweave Crochet, Spring 2017
Cosmopolite Bag
Interweave Crochet, Spring 2017
Budding Headband
Interweave Crochet, Spring 2017
Wanderlust Top
Crochet! Magazine Presents, Spring 2017 Special: Easy, Breezy Crochet Lace
  • Wanderlust Top
  • Crochet! Magazine Presents, Spring 2017 Special: Easy, Breezy Crochet Lace
Fantasia Wrap
Crochet! Magazine Presents, Spring 2017 Special: Easy, Breezy Crochet Lace
  • Fantasia Wrap
  • Crochet! Magazine Presents, Spring 2017 Special: Easy, Breezy Crochet Lace
Antonia Vest
Crochet World Magazine, Spring 2017: Marvelous Crochet Motifs
  • Antonia Vest
  • Crochet World Magazine, Spring 2017: Marvelous Crochet Motifs
3D Blossoms Cowl
I Like Crochet, February 2017
Tunisian Knit Cardi
I Like Crochet, February 2017
Anouk Cowl
WEBS: America's Yarn Store
Glacier Scarf
Love of Crochet, Winter 2016
Iceberg Hat
Love of Crochet, Winter 2016
Pie Maker Pullover
I Like Crochet, October 2016
Vanilla Chai Cowl
I Like Crochet, October 2016
Magda
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Magda
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Jade
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Jade
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Isabel
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Isabel
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Rosina
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Rosina
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Janelle
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Janelle
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Nanette
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Nanette
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Erde
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Erde
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Zora
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Zora
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Genevieve
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Luna
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Luna
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Chloe
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Chloe
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Isola
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Isola
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Bettina
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Bettina
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Ava
Top Down Crochet Sweaters
  • Ava
  • Top Down Crochet Sweaters
Watercolor Tunic
I Like Crochet, August 2016
Tetrad Cable Capelet
Interweave Online Store
Doubleplay Skirt
Interweave Online Store
Clematis Shawl
Interweave Online Store
Juniper Top
Interweave Crochet, Summer 2016
Floral Stardust Wrap
I Like Crochet, April 2016
Spring Potpourri Cowl
I Like Crochet, April 2016
Arched Shells Vest
I Like Crochet, December 2015
Poinsettia Throw
I Like Crochet, December 2015
Berry Cobbler Hat and Mitten Set
I Like Crochet, December 2015
Colorplay Tunisian Scarf
Interweave Crochet, Accessories 2016
Zigzag Leg Warmers
Interweave Crochet, Accessories 2016
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