Replacing the Irreplaceable

So, I washed my favorite wool scarf this morning. I just scooped it up with a bunch of sheets, and what was once the best neck warmer of all time (a long, soft swath of wool in light brown with a subtle check) is now a fluffy, shapeless, short mess that smells like a wet dog. It is beyond a bummer. And, because it's already freezing outside, I need a replacement immediately. What to choose? Should I go boldly patterned? Something more salt-and-pepper '80s?

Or a more classic and bookish version, like this muted plaid? Incidentally, if, say, I was still grieving and unable to let go, does anyone know any way to fix a washed wool scarf?