37 Ways to Tie a Scarf

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Whether you like the warm fleece, the classy cashmere, the soft silk, animal print, solids or florals, scarves are one of the hottest accessories to have, as they are eternally versatile and easily wearable. The key is to know the different ways to tie them. Learning how to tie a scarf in different ways is a huge money saver as well, in the sense that you can use one scarf multiple ways, instead of buying different ones for different styles. Don't forget, this isn't just for the ladies, scarves are hot in mens fashion as well this year! As you scroll down the page, different scarves will be featured to go with the style at an amazing Amazon reduced price!

Ascot Knot

This knot is easy to tie and offers versatility for all occasions.

Step 1 : Use square scarf folded into straight fold or bias band fold.
Step 2: Let the scarf hang around your neck equally on each shoulder.
Step 3: Take one end (A) and bring it towards the other (B).
Step 4: Let A pass under B.
Step 5: Bring A upwards to make a knot as illustrated.
Step 6: Adjust both the ends equally facing downwards.

Twice Around Ascot Knot

Let your scarf express the elegant you with this exquisite scarf technique.

Step 1: Let the scarf hang around your neck with one end hanging longer than the other.
Step 2: Pull the longer end (A) up and around your neck and then bring it back to the front.
Step 3: Loop A through B to form a knot
Step 4: Adjust both sides facing forward as shown in the illustration.

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Bandana Wrap

This is a relaxed way to sport a scarf. Gives the illusion of a trendy bandana on your shoulders!

Step 1: Let the scarf hang around your neck with one end hanging longer than the other.
Step 2: Pull the longer end (A) up and around your neck and then bring it back to the front.
Step 3: Loop A through B to form a knot
Step 4: Adjust both sides facing forward as shown in the illustration.

Bow Tie

The bow tie knot offers a scarf tying style that goes well with a suit. Take the opportunity to accent your business attire with a flattering look.

Step 1: A square scarf with a bias-band fold, or a folded oblong scarf, may be used for this knot.
Step 2: Place the scarf around your neck, situating it so that end (A) is about two inches longer than end (B).
Step 3: Cross A over B. Bring A up and under the loop. Now double B over itself to form the front base loop of the bow tie.
Step 4: Loop A over the center of the loop you just formed.
Step 5: Holding everything in place, double A back on itself and poke it through the loop behind the bow tie.
Step 6: Adjust the bow tie by tugging at the ends of it and straightening the center knot.

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Buckaroo Knot

Popular knot with cowboys and cowgirls, the buckaroo knot holds its own style in scarf tying.[Buckaroo is the American version of the Spanish word vaquero. In the early days of settling California, when it was still owned by Mexico, the Spanish landowners

Step 1: Begin with a folded oblong or a bias-band folded square scarf. Drape the scarf around your neck, then grasp opposite ends of the scarf, one in each hand.
Step 2: Wrap the scarf once around one or two fingers of your left hand, from over front to back and back over the fingers with the end hanging down and loose.
Step 3: The right scarf end wraps around the front of the left from front to back being sure to go under the loose left end.
Step 4: The right scarf end then comes forward around from the back, and loops over the loose left end, and through the loop made by the fingers of your left hand, from right to left.
Step 5: Tighten the square, and there it is â%u20AC" the 4-square buckaroo knot

Butterfly Knot

A beautiful way of tying a scarf, accenting the elegant You. This can be sported with any outfit in your wardrobe.

Step 1: Fold a square scarf using the bias band fold.
Step 2: Let it hang around your neck with roughly one third of the scarf on one side (A) and two-thirds on the other (B), and cross these as illustrated.
Step 3: Bring A upwards to make it pass through the cross so that a sort of loop is formed.
Step 4: After tossing A underneath B, let it pass through a second loop again.
Step 5: Pull one end firmly; your butterfly wrap is ready!

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Casual Swing

A lovely scarf tying style, ready in a manner of seconds. Suitable to be worn with any outfit, the minimal effort required to get this style ready is the cause of its immense popularity.

Step 1: Fold the square scarf according to the bias band fold. Now, fold it in half lengthwise such that both the ends are on one side (A) and the other side forms a hoop (B). Let it dangle around your neck in this format. Please refer to the illustration.
Step 2: Take one end from side A and let it pass through hoop (B).
Step 3: Now give the hoop one twist, and make the other end from side A pass through the empty opening in the hoop (B).
Step 4: The resulting shape should be as shown in the illustration.

Crown Wrap

This is a relatively informal but stylish way to cover the head, named so because it creates a fabric crown over the head. An oblong scarf is needed for this wrap style.

Step 1: Drape the rectangular scarf over the head off-centered so that one end hangs much farther down the body than the other.
Step 2: Gather the ends of the scarf at the nape of the neck and cross them behind the head.
Step 3: Form a "rope" by twisting the longer end; then lay along the front edge of the scarf over the top of the head, approximately 1-2 inches from the edge.
Step 4: Continue the twist around to meet the other, shorter, end of the scarf and knot the two ends together.
Step 5: The ends can be left loose to drape over or behind the shoulder, or may be guided along the back of the head and tucked under the scarf.

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Elegant Twist

This elegant chic style will go well with formal evening wear as well as office or casual day wear.

Step 1: Twist a folded oblong scarf as illustrated. Hang around your neck.
Step 2: Allow one end to pass through the loop.
Step 3: Hold both ends and twist them until they reach the collar.
Step 4: Take both ends through the loop as illustrated. Adjust the ends as necessary.

La dolce vita!

European Loop

Sophisticated yet effortless, this style is also called Casual Sleek. Works well on casual as well as work attire.

Step 1: Use an oblong scarf or fold a large square scarf into a bias band fold; then fold it again to form a sort of hoop.
Step 2: Let the scarf dangle around your neck with the hoop on one side of the shoulder.
Step 3: Take the other two ends and pass them through the hoop to make the European Loop.
Step 4: Tighten the loop to get the complete effect.

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Fake Knot

The only thing fake about this knot is the effort required. 1, 2, 3, and it's done.

Step 1: Fold a square scarf according to straight fold (or use an oblong scarf), and let it drop down your neck equally on each side.
Step 2: Make a knot on one side (A).
Step 3: Bring the other side (B) towards A.
Step 4: Let B pass through A to form a knot.
Step 5: Tighten the knot to get a beautiful fake knot.

French Twist

This elegant knot can be worn with almost any top, and is ideal for filling in the neck of a suit, jacket, or coat. If worn with a collared shirt, place the knot towards the middle instead of to the side. Be mindful that the idea is to keep the twist loos

Step 1: Fold a square scarf into bias band fold.
Step 2: Center the scarf in front of your neck. Wrap around, crossing ends behind neck and pull forward.
Step 3: Tie a single knot centered underneath chin.
Step 4: Twist scarf jauntily to one side of neck so that the knot is off-center.
Step 5: Finish by tying a double knot and let ends hang loosely.

Gypsy

More than a statement, the Gypsy is a comfortably informal head wrap style. And it is easy to tie!

Step 1: Fold a square scarf once to form a triangle.
Step 2: Wrap it around your head.
Step 3: Create a knot in the back, and tuck in the ends.

You are ready to go!

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Head Wrap

This head wrap works well as a headband, and is an elegant way to accent your beautiful hair.

Step 1: Begin with a bias band fold on a square scarf.
Step 2: Grasp both ends firmly and place the folded crease on top of head so that the fold falls near the hairline.
Step 3: Bring both ends together underneath hair. Tie a single knot, making sure the scarf is taut and wrapped securely around head.
Step 4: Tie into a second knot at the nape of neck and allow loose scarf ends to drape over one shoulder.

Hollywood Knot

Now you know a scarf tying technique that most Hollywood stars do not!

Step 1: Fold a square scarf into an oblong shape using the triangle fold.
Step 2: Place the scarf around your neck; situating it so that one end is about two inches longer (A) than the other end (B).
Step 3: Cross A over B and let it pass through B so that a sort of hoop is formed.
Step 4: Let A pass through it again and bring it down facing forward.
Step 5: Adjust your scarf by straightening the front part (A).

Kelly Wrap

Named for the famous Grace Kelly, who used this method of wearing a scarf to protect her hairstyle and still look magnificent. The instructions below are for a square scarf, but an oblong scarf can also be used for Kelly Wrap.

Step 1: Begin with a triangle fold on a square scarf.
Step 2: Place the scarf over the head with the folded edge facing forward.
Step 3: Bring the folded corners down under the chin and cross them, pushing the points back around the neck on each side.
Step 4: Tie the folded corners together at the back of the neck, catching the loose corners of the scarf under the knot being formed.
Step 5: Leave the ends loose, or tuck them underâ%u20AC%u0161 it's your choice.

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Knotted Belt

The knotted belt is worn mostly with pants, though it also works well to accent a high waisted skirt or dress.

Step 1: Begin with a bias-band folded square scarf or a folded oblong scarf.
Step 2: Hold one end taut while carefully taking the other end and inserting it through the belt loop.
Step 3: Thread scarf through each loop and make sure both ends meet evenly and are centered in front.
Step 4: Tie a double knot and shift knot off-center as you prefer.

Light Queen

This is a stylish way to wear a scarf. Creates the illusion of an elegant tie and is perfect for the elegantly trendy woman.

Step 1: Begin with the bias band fold on a square scarf, or a folded oblong scarf.
Step 2: Dangle the scarf around your neck, then grasp opposite ends of the scarf, one in each hand; they should be of equal length on each side.
Step 3: Cross one end (A) over the other (B) and then let A pass around B twice.
Step 4: Bring A upwards from under the loop as illustrated and let it pass through the loop facing forward to give it the shape of a tie.

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Mens Tie Knot

Who said only men could sport an elegant tie knot?

Step 1: Begin with bias band fold on a square scarf.
Step 2: Let the scarf dangle around your neck from under the collars.
Step 3: Cross both ends and let one end (A) pass from under the other (B) twice.
Step 4: Then bringing A upwards as illustrated, let it pass through the loop such that A is in front of B.

This will give it a shape of a graceful men's tie knot.

Ascot Neck Wrap

Any dress can be given a professional look within minutes by this wonderful wrap style.

Step 1: Fold the square scarf once to form a triangle.
Step 2: Let it dangle around your neck from the front so that the scarf ends hang on your back.
Step 3: Cross both the ends at the back and bring them forward, equally on both sides.
Step 4: Now take both the sides and tie them in a small bow just as shown in the illustration.

Bow Neck Wrap

This elegant neck wrap provides a unique way to sport a scarf. The elegant crunchy look accentuates the neck in a stylish manner.

Step 1: Begin with triangle fold on a square scarf.
Step 2: Let it dangle around the neck with one part (A) a little bit longer than the other part (B).
Step 3: Make a simple knot with A.
Step 4: Scrunch one side of the scarf as illustrated.
Step 5: Let the upper side of the scarf pass through the scrunched side from the middle.
Step 6: Tie a knot and the fashionable neck wrap is ready.

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Classic Neck Wrap

A neck wrap that looks very attractive on long necks; can be worn with various outfits.

Step 1: Fold a square scarf along the bias to form a band.
Step 2: Suspend around the neck.
Step 3: Tie a fake knot (as illustrated in Basic Knots).
Step 4: Pass one end (A) of the scarf from under the knot (in step 2) heading upward.
Step 5: Leave A half way through so that a pouch is made as illustrated.

Criss-Cross Neck Wrap

This neck wrap elegantly highlights your neck in a fashionable way and works extremely well with any dress that you are wearing.

Step 1: Fold the square scarf according to triangle fold or bias band fold and let it hang around your neck equally on each side.
Step 2: Cross over both the sides.
Step 3: Give the sides another cross.
Step 4: Bring both the ends towards the back of the neck.
Step 5: Pass one end through the other as shown to tie a simple knot.

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Modified Ascot Neck Wrap

This style works best when filling a bare neckline.

Step 1: Fold the square scarf in half into a triangle. Grasp scarf along the fold with both hands, with scarf tip downward.
Step 2: Take two corners and place scarf in front of neck. Pull both ends back and cross behind neck. Bring ends back toward the front.
Step 3: Allow ends to drape loosely over shoulders.
Step 4: Tie a single knot. Finish by tying a second knot. Adjust scarf to your preference.

Western Neck Wrap

A modish way to wear a neck wrap; It is one of those styles that you'd love to wear any day as it can be worn with many an outfit.

Step 1: Fold the scarf in a triangle.
Step 2: Hold the two ends of the folded side and wrap around the neck.
Step 3: Bring them forward from the opposite sides and tie a knot.
Step 4: Take one layer of the scarf beneath and toss it over the knot as illustrated in the diagram.
Step 5: Adjust a little and your neck wrap is all organized.

Pleated Head Band

For this head-band scarf style, please carefully choose the painting or design on the scarf; not every painting or design will look good in this style. Also, this tying style requires a relatively long and wide oblong scarf (70" x 15" minimum).

Step 1: Fold the scarf into half (in length).
Step 2: Pleat the folded scarf lengthwise. For neater look, press the pleats.
Step 3: Place across front of head.
Step 4: Tie on the side or back of head.
Step 5: Let fabric drape and arrange hair in desired style.

Ponytail

A ponytail is not just a ponytail when accented with a beautiful scarf! This style can employ either an along-the-length folded oblong scarf or a square scarf in a bias-band fold.

Step 1: Wrap the folded scarf around ponytail and make a knot.
Step 2: Wrap another two or three times and make a double knot.
Step 3: For a different look, spread the fold out over a length of the ponytail.

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Rose Knot

Are you bold enough to try this?

Step 1: Begin with a bias band fold on a square scarf.
Step 2: Wrap around head and tie in front.
Step 3: Knot as many times as possible. Tuck in ends.
Step 4: Pull fabric out of knots to form a "Rose" effect.

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Rosette Turban

Works best with a rectangular scarf or large square scarf with a triangle fold.

Step 1: Position the long folded edge along your forehead.
Step 2: Bring both the ends together on one side of the head and tie them in a knot.
Step 3: Make sure the back is tucked in to form a smooth edge.
Step 4: Twist one end tightly, circle it around the knot to form a rosette and tuck it under the rosette to secure.
Step 5: Repeat with the other end.

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Shoulder Wrap

A graceful wrap that covers upper body for extra warmth on cool evenings.

Step 1: Begin with a triangle fold on a square scarf.
Step 2: Position the scarf on the back with the two ends hanging in front.
Step 3: Cross one end over the other.
Step 4: Take the upper end around and behind the other.
Step 5: Pull through and tighten. Knot can be to the side or in front.
Step 6: Pull the sides over the shoulders.

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Slip Knot

Best worn with a collared shirt or crewneck.

Step 1: Begin with a folded oblong scarf or a square scarf with a bias band fold.
Step 2: Drape around neck so that one end hangs lower than the other.
Step 3: Cross long end over the short end and wrap around behind.
Step 4: Bring long end across the front of the short end.
Step 5: Pull the long end up and through the back of the loop created near your neck.
Step 6: Hold the front of the knot loose with your finger and slip the long end through the opening. Pull downward and center knot.
Step 7: Adjust to make more taut or loose according to your preference.

Square Knot

This style is equally suitable for both casual and professional occasions.

Step 1: Begin with a bias band folded square scarf, or a narrowly folded oblong scarf.
Step 2: Grasp the two ends and drape behind around neck so that one end hangs lower than the other.
Step 3: Cross long end over the short end. Bring it up through the loop created.
Step 4: Take the same end and wrap around behind short end. Pull long end across and insert horizontally through the knot created, forming a square.
Step 5: Grasp both ends and pull back behind neck. Tie a double knot.
Step 6: Adjust so that the square knot is centered directly underneath chin.

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Stock Tie

This style yields itself to making a scarf display its design fully, and thus look very attractive on a woman.[Stock tie, or Stock, is a white tie worn around the neck by a hunter or a horseman/woman for utilitarian reasons. Off the hunting field, the sto

Step 1: Fold oblong scarf narrowly; or a large square scarf into a bias band fold.
Step 2: Follow the instructions for Twice Around Ascot Knot (in Basic Knots section), leaving the left end hanging down.
Step 3: Pull the right end up, so that it comes out of the top. This will set up the knot to be straight.
Step 4: Now bring the right end straight down in front and wrap it around and through the left end creating a nice square knot with the two ends coming out from the sides.
Step 5: The knot should be centered and look square.
Step 6: You can either let the ends hang loosely in front or cross them and secure with an eye-catching pin.

Stylish Knot

Stylish to the core; wear this scarf style and you are ready to take the world by storm!

Step 1: Begin with square scarf folded into a straight fold.
Step 2: Let the folded scarf dangle around your neck.
Step 3: Cross both ends over each other and let one end (A) pass from under the other (B) to form a kind of loop.
Step 4: Take A again and let it pass through the knot as illustrated to form the stylish knot.

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Tying Head

Wonderful way to cover your head; getting popular among women who want to cover their heads in a stylish manner!

Step 1: Fold the scarf in a triangular shape.
Step 2: Hold the ends on the folded side and bring them downwards while getting your head covered with the scarf.
Step 3: Crossing each other, bring the two ends in the opposite direction towards the back.
Step 4: Tie a knot at the back to get the tying head style.

Undercoat

A beautiful way to accent any jacket or coat; brings that vivacious feeling to otherwise ordinary attire.

Step 1: Fold the scarf as demonstrated.
Step 2: Let it dangle around your neck.
Step 3: Let one end pass from under the other.
Step 4: Tuck the two ends underneath the undercoat.

Waistsash

Ideal for a pair of pants or a skirt. What could be easier than this to bring style to ordinary clothing?

Step 1: Longitudinally, fold an oblong scarf to desired width.
Step 2: Center the scarf on waist at back and bring the two ends forward.
Step 3: Tie into a soft bow.
Step 4: Leave the bow in the center or shift it to the side.

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