Shawl thing: the surprising rise in tiny scarves

In this week’s newsletter: The knitted micro-scarf is emerging as an absurd yet functional must-have

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.