Melinda Baur

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Knitting: Poncho
Inspired by the geologic layers of Antelope Canyon in Northern Arizona, this asymmetric poncho is constructed in sections using three colors and short rows. Alternating rows of stockinette stitch and reverse stockinette stitch form the undulating pattern that mimics the exposed geologic layers within the incredible slot canyon.
Knitting: Poncho
Inspired by the mining towns of the Colorado Rockies, this lightweight poncho featuring a cabled border is a perfect addition to an outfit for a little extra warmth in the fall and spring months.
Knitting: Scarf
Inspired by the tasseled llamas of Peru, this asymmetric, crescent shaped, reversible scarf is constructed using six mini skeins of Show Stopper yarn in contrasting colors.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The colors and visible floats of the Kaibab hat were inspired by the beautiful woven fabrics of the American Southwest. The Show Stopper yarn makes a delightfully light and stretchy hat that provides just the right amount of warmth for a cool spring or fall day.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A luxurious cabled, slouchy knit hat (optionally beaded) constructed with two yarns held together–hand dyed fingering weight yarn is used as the base yarn along with lace weight mohair/silk to provide each stitch extra loft and warmth. Beads adorn the tops and bottoms of each of the broken cables in the pattern.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
A versatile accessory to wear with both casual and dressy attire, this shrug is perfect for covering the shoulders and upper arms on a cool night without adding bulk. The three-quarter length sleeves and a ribbed sleeve cuff help prevent the shrug from falling off the shoulders. The back peplum adds interest and flow to the back.
Knitting: Dress
This romantic tea-length lace dress is worked in pieces and sprinkled with beads. The waistband and bodice are worked from the bottom to the top. The skirt and sleeves are worked from the top, down.
Knitting: Cowl
This dramatic cowl is knit as a rectangle, using one color at a time. The color scallops are made using short rows. The cowl is finished by grafting the ends together, weaving in ends, and sewing one seam. Five natural colors of royal baby alpaca are used to generate the look of flowing chocolate. The cowl is a luxurious addition to any wardrob...
Knitting: Dress
This sparkling light-weight silk dress is just the ticket for a special event of an evening of dancing. The light-weight silk moves like a breeze and the beads twinkle and sparkle with the tiniest movement. The swing shape provides extra room where we need it. The dress bodice is knit in a contrast color (one 830-yard hank for all sizes) using ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the braided rivers of Alaska, this versatile and flattering V-shaped cabled wrap is worked from the bottom back, over the shoulder and down the front.
Knitting: Cardigan
Delightfully soft, royal baby alpaca fingering weight yarn in natural shades provides warmth in this stylish and lightweight (but warm!) cardigan jacket. It is worked flat, from the bottom up with set-in sleeves, for a flattering fit.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
The lined linen stitch neck warmer and matching hat are perfect for the next polar vortex. The royal baby alpaca feels divine next to the skin and has super warmth and a light weight. An I-cord closure ensures that no stray wind sneak onto your neck.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A one-size, reversible shawl in brioche ribbing. It has symmetric increases at the center back and edges giving a combination of a triangle and crescent shape. The pattern stitches are worked on both sides of the wrap, making it reversible.
Knitting: Poncho
The fabric for this dramatic but simple rectangular poncho is created by working the piece flat and sewing one seam at the shoulder. The color patterns are created using short rows. The piece is blocked flat and embellished with I-cord and duplicate stitch.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl was created to auction off as part of a fund-raiser for the Bloomington-Normal Community Cancer Center in Normal, Illinois. Each year, the master gardeners of Bloomington-Normal release hundreds of monarch butterflies as part of their annual Monarch Butterfly release program and cancer center fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale of thi...
Knitting: Vest
This swing vest is knit in garter stitch using a combination of mitered squares and short rows to shape the connected triangles. Each side is worked from front to back. The two sides are joined using a 3-needle bind off at the center back. The collar is knit onto the body by picking up stitches and working symmetrical increases at the shoulders...
Knitting: Scarf
This crescent-shaped garter stitch scarf can be worn as a large scarf or a small wrap. The connected triangles are shaped using short rows and a mitered square.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This dramatic wrap is knit as a rectangle using one color at a time. Short rows are used to create the color pattern. A shawl collar is added to one side to finish the piece. Gradient colors highlight the scalloped pattern of colors. The wrap can be worn open, belted, or tossed over a shoulder.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This wrap is worked from the bottom back, over the shoulders, and down the front. There are no seams. The wrap is long enough to wear belted. The sides can be left open or buttoned/tacked together creating an extended arm hole and side slit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A stunning wrap in black and white alpaca, this warm wrap is perfect for a cool evening. The piece is worked flat. The three-dimensional black stripes are knit as extended tubular bobbles created by incorporating multiple rows into one knitted row. Short rows in the main color shape the position of the contrast color stripes.