How to Tie a Scarf

Did you know that it takes almost 2 years to complete a Hermes scarf, starting from design concept, engraving, and printing to the hand finishing process? That speaks volumes about the importance of scarf as a fashion accessory. The allure of a scarf is dependent on simple things like tying a scarf. Scarves are available in so many shapes, sizes and colors, that in today's fashion driven world, a scarf is the 'it' accoutrement, if you want to make that ultimate fashion statement.

Tying a Scarf on Your Head
There are several different styles that you can try out in case you want to learn to tie a scarf on your head. The easiest of the styles is of course to use your scarf as a headband, but you can also use the fabric as a bandana on your head or use it as a sophisticated woman's clothing piece to cover your head. Here are some ways for you to learn how to wear a scarf.

Headband Scarf

• Take a scarf which is soft and silky. It should be long enough to envelope your head completely but not too long.
• Fold the scarf length wise to form a tube of fabric.
• Place the scarf at an appropriate distance from the hairline and then carefully tie the ends of the scarf at the nape.

Bandana Head Scarf

• Take a square scarf and then fold into half, diagonally.
• Of the triangle that has been formed, place the longer edge at the hairline and the narrower edge resting on the hair.
• Tie the ends of the scarf under the hair to form a bow or a knot. If you want you can push the scarf back a bit or even free a few strands of hair to create a flirty, feminine look with a classic hair accessory.

Head Cover

• Take a square scarf and then fold into half, diagonally. But in this style, ensure that the size of the scarf is bigger than the one in the bandana style.
• Cover your head with the folded scarf and bring the edges of the scarf under your neck. Cross the ends and take them behind your neck.
• Tie the ends into a knot at the back.

How to Tie a Neck Scarf
One of the most popular ways to wear a scarf is to tie it around one's neck or even to just drape it around your neck. Here are some all time favorite methods to tie a scarf around your neck.

Simple Neck Scarf

• Fold a square scarf to form a triangle.
• Pick up the scarf and place it in front of your neck, with the middle part of the scarf resting on your body.
• Take the two edges of the scarf behind your neck and then bring them back to the front and then tie a loose knot.
• Spread out the material above and beneath the material and do not let it bunch up.
• Tie another knot and you are done.

French Knot

• Place a large square scarf on the table in a diamond shape.
• Bring the bottom edge towards the middle of the scarf and then place it a little above the same.
• Bring the top edge towards the closed long part of the bottom edge.
• Now fold the bottom edge towards the middle of the scarf, so that it is in line with the pointed edges on the left and right.
• Now fold the top edge to reach cover the folded bottom part completely and then fold the scarf lengthwise again.
• Wrap the scarf around your neck from front to back and then bring the ends back to the front again.
• Tie the ends loosely and take it to the side and then knot again.

Neck Rosette

• Fold scarf lengthwise till you get the desired thickness.
• Place the scarf in such a way that its middle is at the back of the neck and the edges are in the front.
• Twist the ends over each other to form a rope like structure. After this, twist the scarf with both the ends at the neck and wrap the rope around itself to form a rose like form.
• Tuck the untidy ends behind or under the scarf so that the creation is held in place.

How to Tie a Long Scarf
One of the easiest types of scarf to play around with is a long scarf because of its easy versatility and adaptability. A long scarf is also the perfect solution for a query like how to tie a winter scarf. Here are some scarf tying instructions for a long scarf.

European Classic

• Fold the scarf in half lengthwise and then hold the loose ends in the right hand and folded part in the left hand.
• Place it at the back of your head with the middle of the folded scarf at the back of your neck.
• Now slide the loose ends of the scarf through the loop that is created by the fold. You have you classic long scarf knot.

The other variations that you can try with a long scarf is to just let it drape around your neck and let it fall loose or even just toss one end around your neck.

A scarf is an accessory that can help you play up or down an outfit depending on how you use it. Though today it is heralded as a style symbol and the most versatile ornament for accentuation of outfits, before 1900, scarves were used only as head coverings and for no other fashion adornment. Today they are head gears, bag ornaments, sarongs and even waist sashes. There is no limit to the experimentation that you can indulge in with a scarf; all you need to do is learn to tie a scarf.