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What's the best size for a scarf or shawl?

Like any other garment, the size of a scarf of shawl depends on personal preference plus the yarn and stitch pattern used.
Following are suggestions for an (adult adjust for children)

Scarf

Length:
Fingertip to Fingertip
60" - 80" (152 - 203cm)
Width:
8" - 12" (20 - 30 cm)

Shawl

Length:
Fingertip to Fingertip
60" - 80" (152-203cm)
Width:
30" - 45" (86-114cm)

Although there are lots of variations, a scarf is basically a rectangle.
"Do you NEED a Scarf Pattern"?
Shawls can be knit in a wide variety of shapes, rectangle, triangle and everything in-between!