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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Chloe Mac Donnell

REVEALED: Shawl thing the surprising rise in tiny scarves | Rare Historical Photos

Knitted cashmere neck tie, £45, Kiltane
Kiltane’s knitted cashmere neck tie, £45. Photograph: Kiltane

Usually, miniature things in fashion are known for their cuteness rather than their practicality. Think a teeny-tiny bag that can hold little more than a bank card. But now, the knitted micro-scarf is emerging as an absurd yet functional must-have.

Triangular in shape, one of the bestselling patterns on PetiteKnit, the site of Danish knitwear designer Mette Wendelboe Okkels, is for a scarf that measures just 80cm x 13cm, covering just a small portion of the glands of the neck. The Ukrainian knitwear store AnnaGriHandmade has an even tinier version of this style, measuring 68cm x 8cm.

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