Emily Dormier is a young knitwear designer from New Jersey. She started knitting at summer camp in 2012 when an injured foot kept her from playing soccer, and her passion has grown from there. Emily enjoys many techniques from color work and double knitting to lace and textured pieces. She is a full-time student, but spends every free moment she has knitting, designing, and creating.
From the February 2021 issue
This simple open cardigan is lightweight and comfortable. With a ruffled decrease detail around the waist and elbow it features a beautiful and effortless silhouette that flatters all body types.
View ProjectFrom the February 2021 issue
This torus (or donut) shaped cowl with an all-over daisy motif is perfect for ushering out cold weather in favor of the springtime. Worked entirely in stranded knitting, the cowl starts with a provisional cast on and is joined with Kitchener stitch. Finish off your piece with the duplicate stitch and you’ll be ready to don this stylish and playful piece.
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This cozy triangular shawl is easy to make and wonderful to wear. The whole pattern is created using the garter stitch which makes it a breeze to work up! Complete with tassels to add some funky flair, this fun shawl is simple enough for a beginner but beautiful enough for knitters of all skill levels to love.
View ProjectFrom the February 2018 issue
This cozy triangular scarf is both simple and stunning. It is entirely garter and is simple enough for a beginner but beautiful enough for knitters of all skill levels to love. The stripes are made up of black and four different shades of blue, and all of the color changes are utilized to create the fringe so there is not a single end to weave in.
View ProjectFrom the June 2017 issue
This elegant shawl was inspired by the birthstone of September: sapphire. The lace pattern is reminiscent of large sapphires surrounded by smaller stones. The triangular shawl is knit from the top down using a single pattern with a long repeat.
View ProjectFrom the December 2016 issue
When looking at the northern lights it appears that they are moving in many different directions. The lace pattern in this shawl was created to mimic that effect, creating many different lines for the eye to follow. This triangular shawl is knit from the top using a simple pattern and stitch markers.
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