Hmm didn't realise I too have been doing the 'european loop' for years.
Don't really want to change now though - it fits really nicely in the nape of my coats & cardi's in that shape
Have just ordered the MN scarf in purple - couldn't wait for the recommendations in the end
. Someone will probably come along and tell me the purple is grim now...
Brown just doesn't suit me, btw - I've had my colours done and I'm a 'winter'.