Start by folding a large square scarf into a triangle. Place the folded edge next to your neck and tie a single knot. Twist the panels together. Wrap the twisted panels around itself and tuck the ends into the center, creating a rosette. Wear it off to the side or at the center of a collar.
Create a sporty look to go with a sweater: Fold your scarf into a bias. Twist the scarf and wrap around the neck. Tie a square knot. (You can use this with a bandana).
A variation of the sporty look is to start with a longer scarf, and tie it around the neck twice.
Dress up a crew neck sweater or basic t-shirt! Fold a large square scarf into a bias. Place it around your neck. Tie a loose square knot. Bring the panels to the back of the neck and tie a second square knot. Tuck in the ends.
Variation: For a casual look, leave the ends hanging in the front.
Dress up a polo shirt! Start by tying a loose single knot about 6 inches from one end. Work with the long panel by forming a loop near the knot and feed it through the knot. Continue making loops to form a chain, leaving about 6 inches for finishing. Take this end and send it through the last loop and tighten to secure the chain. The length of your scarf will determine the number of loops you can make. You can also use this as a headband, or a snazzy waist belt!
Try a GQ oblong style! Fold a textured oblong scarf in half and place it around your neck. Feed one panel behind and then through the loop. Feed the other panel through the loop from the top. Finish the design by adjusting the panels. (Looks great over a jacket!)
Make a bow tie!
Tying a bow tie is like tying your shoelace – only it’s around your neck. Stand in the front of a mirror while you practice. Follow these 8 simple steps:
Place a tie or scarf around your neck.
Keep on panel longer and cross the long panel over the top of the short panel and tie a single knot.
Form a small half bow with the shorter panel.
Hold in place with your thumb and forefinger.
Let the longer panel fall over the half bow.
Pinch the long panel just below the half bow and feed it in behind to form the second half of the bow.
Balance the loops and ends together at the same time to even out the size of the traditional bow tie.
Tighten the scarf by pulling the loops horizontally and spreading the bows.