Scarves would possibly simply be my favourite accent. If I had to buy only one factor that I might use for the remainder of my life (however why would somebody do this to me?), it may be a shawl.
Scarves are so versatile. They don’t choose you, they don’t miraculously shrink whenever you’re pregnant or placed on just a few kilos, and they generally tend to stay round.
However learn how to tie a shawl? That’s one other story! We requested our buddies for his or her favourite strategies and got here up with 19 (woo-hoo!) totally different scarf tying concepts you possibly can attempt. Simply learn via this submit or try the video on the finish to learn to tie every one like a professional.
19 Methods to Tie a Scarf
All you want is a big sq. or rectangular scarf to create these 19 totally different seems to be. I used a few my favourite scarves in numerous sizes, however you solely want one scarf to make the vast majority of these knots.
Clearly, a shorter scarf is finest for neckties and fundamental drapes, whereas an extended scarf is sweet for the extra difficult knots. And heavy winter scarves are perfect for a easy toss and tuck, in my expertise. However be at liberty to attempt every knot with just a few several types of scarves to see the way it seems to be.
1. The Braid
Fold the headscarf in half and place it round your neck. Take the free ends of the headscarf and pull them via the loop, ensuring to not pull it too tight. Now, twist the loop and pull the free ends via once more. Proceed twisting the loop with one hand and pulling the ends via till you run out of scarf.
2. The Cowl
Place your scarf round your neck in order that one finish is way shorter than the opposite. Wrap the lengthy finish round your neck twice, then tuck within the free ends. If utilizing a shawl with fringe, regulate it so {that a} little bit of fringe is hanging down in entrance.
3. Traditional Loop
It’s a basic as a result of it’s really easy and appears so good! Fold the headscarf in half. Put it behind your neck and convey each ends to the entrance. Pull the free ends via the loop.
4. Knotted Necklace
Take a light-weight scarf (silk is nice for this one!) and place it across the again of your neck. Tie a knot on one facet adopted by the opposite. Choose up the free ends and tie them collectively. Flip the headscarf round so the ends are at that again, and the knots are within the entrance.
5. The Scarf
The simplest technique to put on a shawl! Simply drape it round your shoulders and let it hold down on both sides in entrance.
6. French Knot
I found this French twist final winter and nonetheless find it irresistible! Simply fold the headscarf in half and put it round your shoulders. Take one free finish piece and pull it over and below the headscarf loop. Take the second finish piece and go below and over the identical loop.
7. False Knot
Wrap the headscarf behind your neck. Take one finish and wrap it round your hand. Pull it via to make a free knot. Take the opposite finish and pull it via the facet knot, going below the knot loop after which over.
8. Easy Neck Knot
Take a small scarf and wrap it round your neck twice, in order that the ends come collectively at one shoulder. Tie the ends collectively as soon as and toss one finish over your again whereas the opposite stays in the direction of the entrance.
9. Double Bandana
Fold a protracted scarf in half lengthwise. Seize the diagonal ends and knot them collectively. Put it over your neck, then twist it and loop once more.
10. Hidden Knot
Loop a protracted scarf as soon as round your neck. Make a half knot with the lengthy ends, up close to your neck. Pull the material of the neck loop down over the half knot.
11. Slouchy Turtleneck
Place the headscarf evenly round your neck. Loop one finish of the headscarf round your neck, then repeat with the opposite finish (the ends must be hanging down barely at your chest). Tuck the free finally ends up inside the headscarf.
12. Twisted Turtleneck
This one is strictly just like the slouchy turtleneck (see #15), apart from this one, you twist the headscarf earlier than wrapping it round your neck. You possibly can wrap it tightly to appear like a turtleneck or depart it free for a extra relaxed look.
13. The Tie Loop
I like sporting this knot beneath a blazer or jacket as a result of it resembles a males’s tie, however with a female contact. Wrap the headscarf round your neck, so the ends are even within the entrance. Cross the left facet over the fitting, then carry it behind and thru the outlet round your neck. Take the tip on the fitting, pull it towards the left and push it upward via the loop you simply created. Modify the knot till it sits like a free males’s tie.
14. Two-sided Twist
Put two of your favourite scarves again to again. Loop as soon as round your neck and switch the material so that you just see either side.
15. Single Facet Bow
Wrap the headscarf round your neck and cross one facet over the opposite. Utilizing your proper hand, collect a little bit of scarf right into a loop. Wrap the left facet across the loop and down via the outlet, virtually like tying your shoelaces. Tighten the knot and switch the headscarf, so the bow sits at your shoulder.
16. Knotted Scarf
A barely extra superior model of the wrap. Put the headscarf round your shoulders like a scarf and make a half knot within the again with the ends. Pull the ends tight and up excessive in your again. Pull the headscarf material all the way down to cowl the ends.
17. Rolled Loop
Wrap a shawl as soon as round your neck. Take every scarf find yourself and over the neck loop.
18. Double Loop
Loop the headscarf twice round your neck. Take one finish over and down via the neck loops and tie the ends collectively.
19. Twisted Necklace
Carry the headscarf round your neck. Tie as soon as on the entrance and convey the finally ends up and over your shoulders. Tie a knot the place they meet on the again.
Methods to Tie a Scarf Video
In case you want a bit extra instruction, right here’s the video exhibiting you learn how to tie every one in real-time:
Wish to put on that scarf in your hair? Take a look at 13 Stylish Methods To Put on a Scarf in Your Hair.
