Handmade Scarves for Gifts: Wool, Cashmere & Silk

A scarf is the rare gift you can buy without knowing a size, so let fiber and length carry the decision. Hand-knit merino and cashmere are the cold-weather pick, soft and warm at about 60-72 inches long for wrapping a neck twice; a chunky garter or cable knit reads cozy, a fine-gauge knit reads dressy. Woven wool and tweed sit flatter and hold a pattern like herringbone or plaid. Mulberry silk neck scarves (20-35 inches) drape light, take a printed motif, and work spring through fall. Watch the listing for fiber percentage — pure merino resists pilling better than a wool-acrylic blend — plus fringe length and whether it is knit flat or in the round. Price bands: printed silk neck scarves $25-$70, woven wool $35-$90, hand-knit merino and cashmere $60-$180. Stock scarves ship in 3-7 business days; made-to-order knits run 1-3 weeks, so order early for December.

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