So scarfs look great and all, but how the heck are you supposed to tie them?
We feel your confusion! That’s why we put together this guide for tying your scarf. No matter what type of scarf you’ve got, you’ll find a bunch of cute ideas here. Continue reading the article to learn about creative ways to wear a scarf.
- The Celebrity Knot
This scarf-tying style gets its name from the celebs who made it famous. Here’s how to do it. Lie the scarf around your neck, then loop one side around again. Tie two corners of your scarf together in a loose half knot, and adjust. Cute and cozy!
- Blanket Scarf
Blanket scarfs are our favorite because you get a scarf and a blanket in one! What’s not to love?
To wear yours like a traditional scarf, fold it in half lengthwise. Then drape it around your neck, leaving one side about twice as long as the other. Take that longer side and wrap it around your neck one more time. Tuck the end of it through the loop you’ve created in front, and adjust for comfort.
- Pretzel Knot
For just a bit more complexity, tie your scarf with a pretzel knot. Start by folding the scarf in half. (If using a blanket scarf, fold it first so that you have a rectangle, and then fold that rectangle in half).
Next, lay the scarf around your neck, so the closed loop is on one side. Pull one end of your scarf through the loop, like you would when tying a basic scarf loop. Then, take the other end and lie it on top of that loop. Tuck it under and pull it through the other way. Super secure, and sophisticated!
- Necklace Scarf
Lie the scarf around your shoulders. Then tie a knot on one side, and then tie a knot on the other. You should now have a scarf with two knots, but the end is still open. Take those ends, and tie them together. Then loop that “closure” around the back of your neck, so the knots are in front.
- French Twist
French twists aren’t just for your hair. Here’s how to tie your scarf with a French knot. Fold the scarf in half and drape it around your shoulders. Take one of the loose ends, and pull it around and through the loop in front. Then repeat with the other end. Oh so chic!
- Inner Cowgirl
To tie your scarf like a kerchief, fold the scarf in half along the diagonal to form a triangle. Hold it out in front of you, with your hands holding either corner of the long side of the triangle.
Then take the corners from the long side and wrap them around your neck until the scarf starts to bunch up toward your chin. Bring the corners to the front so you can tie them in a loose knot, or tuck them into the folds of your scarf. Yeehaw!