15 Chic and Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf

Scarves: the eternally and effortlessly chic accessory you can wear all year round (though materials may vary). They dress up any look. They’re an easy way to add a graphic, arty kick to your ensemble. They offer endless styling possibilities. Still, figuring out how to tie a scarf without it looking sloppy or bulky can be kind of a pain.

Which brings us to the crux of this post. While scarf tying is a skill, it’s one that’s easily acquired with the right visual guide. To that end, we compiled a handy, photo-enhanced tutorial detailing 15 chic, creative ways to origami the multifaceted fabric swaths.

Heading into stormy weather? Try a half-bow cinch. It’s cute and doubles as a turtleneck. Want to add a feminine touch to casual jeans and a tee plus a leather jacket? A neck rosette’s the perfect thing.

Ready to learn how to tie a scarf every which way imaginable? Click through the gallery above. With a little dedication and dexterity, you’ll be a scarf tying master in no time.

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1. How to tie a half-bow scarf

To tie the half-bow scarf, you should first loop the scarf around your neck and tie once–like the first step of tying your shoelaces. Then, take one side of the scarf and make a one loop, as if you were only tying one side of the bow on your shoes. Take the longer section of the scarf and wrap it in front and then behind the entire scarf, next to your neck. Fluff the loop afterwards to taste. This is a variation on this half-bow scarf tutorial. Check the video link if you have any trouble.

2. How to tie a scarf bow

Wrap the scarf around your neck and make sure both ends are even. Then, tie the scarf just as you would tie any bow. You need a longer scarf for this one.

3. How to braid a scarf

Although it looks complicated, this scarf style is easy to tie. Just double up the scarf and wrap it around your neck. Take one end and thread it through the loop, rotate the loop, and then thread through the other end.
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4. How to tie a scarf rosette belt

Wrap a longer scarf around your waist and then twist it until the scarf starts to curl around itself. Keep twisting and place the twisted sections around in a flower shape. Tuck in the ends.

5. How to tie a layered knot

Start by putting the scarf around your neck so that the ends hang in back. Then wrap the ends around to the front and loosen the section of scarf around your neck. Tie the dangling ends together and then pull the loop around your neck in front of the knot.

6. How to tie a simple slip knot

Double up your scarf and wrap it around the back of your neck. Then, slip both ends of the scarf into the loop.

7. How to tie the half-bow cinch

With the center of the scarf on the front of your neck, wrap the ends around your neck and back to the front. Then tie the ends together and bring one end up in a loop like tying a "bunny ear" on your shoelaces. Tighten and fluff.
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12. How to tie the simple double knot

This is how to wear a scarf when you don't want anything covering your neck. Take each end of the scarf and make a knot. Adjust each end so that they are even with equal lengths extending from the knots.

13. How to tie a scarf neck rosette

Take a skinny scarf and wrap it around your neck. Start twisting the scarf until it curls and then start wrapping the scarf around itself. Tuck in the ends.

14. How to tie the fake knot

Tie a loop at one end of your scarf and leave it loose. Slip the other end of the scarf into the loop and tighten it to taste.

15. How to tie the double loop wrap

Start with the middle of your scarf on the back of your neck. Loop the ends of the scarf around and back to the front. Tie the two ends together with a simple tie to make the second layer.
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8. How to tie the knotted loop

Take both ends of the scarf and tie them together. Then open the loop and put it around your neck. (This tying method works better with skinny scarves.)

9. How to tie a muffler scarf

Take one end of a wide scarf and place it on your shoulder. Take one corner from the other end and make a little knot on one shoulder. Leave the last corner free to give the triangle look.

10. How to tie a knot row

Wrap a thinner scarf around the back of your neck and start making ties. Leave a little space and make more ties. Adjust the scarf so that it looks straight.

11. How to tie the slip knot ascot

Tie a regular slip knot and then take one end of the scarf and tuck it around and back into the loop.