A sweet, summery shawl inspired by the simple pleasure of a juicy slice of watermelon. Knit from the top down, the yarn shifts gently through colors as you work — blending from fruit to rind seamlessly. Delicate eyelet increases suggest seeds—or add black beads, as shown in our sample, for a bit extra. Finished with a crisp garter edge, this piece is light, cheerful, and just the right amount of whimsical.

Yarn: Wonderland Yarns “Blossoms Mary Ann” sock/fingering weight, 475 yards/4 oz cake; 85% superwash merino, 15% nylon: 1 skein, shown in: “Crimson Sweet”

Needles & Notions: US size 7/4.5 mm, 24"/60 cm long (or longer) circular needle OR size needed to get proper gauge, yarn needle, 8 stitch markers, 80-120 black size 6/0 Japanese seed beads (optional, for adding “seeds”)

Gauges: 20 sts and 26 rows to 4" /10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Measurements: 20"/51cm deep and 52"/132cm wingspan