Where I live in Saskatchewan, the weather changes every five minutes, so I have a habit of carrying a scarf with me, even in the warmer months. Despite spending nearly four decades in this blessed area of the world, though, I never learned how to tie a scarf properly until very recently.
I am often fashion challenged in this way. I once wore a rope for a belt for several months. It’s true. Luckily, I have been graced with a metrosexual husband who is wise in the way of belts and scarves and such.
He has schooled me about a scarf-tying method that keeps your scarf in place whether you are caught in a wind storm or some little fushnicken has decided to yank on it, and I would like to pass along his knowledge to you.
How To Tie A Wind- And Fushnicken-Resistant Scarf Knot
1. Make a loose circle in the middle of the scarf.
2. Cross the right side over the top of the circle.
3. Cross the left side over the top as you did with the right side.
4. Pull the top scarf layer through the space between the second layer and the original bottom scarf circle.
5. Wear it!
I love this scarf knot, because:
- it looks good whether it is tied up close to the neck or left to hang a little lower,
- it never comes undone in the wind,
- pulling on one end does not pull the knot tighter,
- the knot works well with both thinner and thicker scarves, and
- although it looks more complex, it’s easy to tie after only a couple of trial runs.
So, now that you are armed with my spectacular scarf-tying method, go out and be more fabulous! I know I am.
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Uh, great. Now I totally have THIS in my head:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XF_aZvcb-c
Awesome!
Twitter Name: nystoopmama
And now I’VE got it stuck in my head.
Twitter Name: schmutzie
SUCH a useful post – thank you!
You’re welcome!
Twitter Name: schmutzie
Onion you are so helpful with the scarf tying!
He’s helpful with every last thing I do.
Twitter Name: schmutzie
I did it! I did it! I did it! I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do it without laying the scarf out on the floor in front of the computer screen and following your step by step directions, but I did it. (Note: I’ve never bought anything other than a winter scarf and today on a whim I bought a very pretty scarf on the clearance rack at Target for $2.48. Afterward I thought, What the hell am I going to do with this? Fate. Definitely fate.)
Twitter Name: HeatherSchiavo
Glad to be of service :)
Twitter Name: schmutzie
Sweeet! I never knew!!
Twitter Name: Janie Snelson
WOAH! Even though it’s eleventy-billion degrees here, I DID IT too!
Twitter Name: Anissa Mayhew
Leave it to me to provide scarf-tying tips in July.
Twitter Name: schmutzie
I’m still surprised this fashion tip came from the husband!
Twitter Name: DrCynicism
He’s a fashionable dude, that one.
Twitter Name: schmutzie
I grabbed a few of my favorite pretty scarves to give this a whirl. Quite helpful!
Thanks a million…well I couldn’t afford a million but I would buy you a good coffee if you came to my town!!
Twitter Name: joodlenoodle
I’m glad you like it!
Twitter Name: schmutzie
You should see me with a scarf. You’d get a good laugh —> TOTALLY HELPLESS FLORIDIAN HERE.
Twitter Name: izzymom
Hee!
Twitter Name: schmutzie
I think I wear my scarves like this, but I am not so sure….you must show me if I am doing it correctly in just a couple of weeks! (SQUEE!) (yes I totally squeed in your comments but it was in parenthesis and so therefore it is whispered….also I am pretty sure I butchered the word parenthesis)
Twitter Name: DExtraordinaire
Squee! right back at you, lady.
Twitter Name: schmutzie
This boosted my scarf-wearing confidence in one easy try! Varra cool. Of course, the scarf is stylish, but the cat just makes it.
Twitter Name: erthsister
God bless you. We moved from Texas to Poland in January. Every chic Euro woman has 100 scarves and knows how to wear them in a way that doesn’t scream, “Hi! I’m wearing a scarf! It’s my first time! Can I have a cookie?”
Now, I too can be snotty and cute.
Twitter Name: TalkIsPrimary
Phew! This took me a while… but I eventually realized I putting my head through the wrong part. :P Cute! Thx for sharing… I’m wearing this right now.
Phew! This took me a while… but I eventually realized I was putting my head through the wrong part. :P Cute! Thx for sharing… I’m wearing this right now.
Im starting to think the cat did all the work… :o so cute and useful ty
Not to be overly dramatic, but I think this just changed my life! Thank you! :)
Thanks for this idea! I work with kids with disabilities and love scarves, but my kiddos have discovered that tugging on my scarf is a very effective way to get my attention. Finally a way to wear scarves without getting choked all day
I love this tutorial….I always have troubles to do my scarf and I usually give up. So glad I StumbledUpon your post.
umm there is a way easier way to do that…you just fold it in half drape over your neck and then put one end through the loop then twist the loop then put the other one through… and VOIA LA!
I love this. I’ve got many scarves and they often feel bulky, but is great. Thanks
So I StumbledUpon this today…and promptly tried it with two of my favourite scarves (of which I have dozens). It works WONDERFULLY!! Thank you and your hubby so very much!
Thank you, and you’re welcome!
Twitter Name: schmutzie
I love it! I, too, live in Saskatchewan and I really like the looks and practicality of the knot :) Thank you1
Could you explain what is a fushnicken? We love the scarf tie, but are having trouble figuring out what is a fushnicken-resistant anything because we don’t know what is a fushnicken.
Thanks!
A fuschnicken is a child or pet or other cute but bothersome individual :)
Twitter Name: schmutzie
This is so cute! My roommate and I LOVE this. Definitely working it tomorrow!
Props to the awesome article!! I’m from Sk too :)
Always good to hear from another Sasky!
Twitter Name: Lace
Hello!
Twitter Name: schmutzie
yay! excellent tip, just in time for the cold weather.
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I live in Saskatchewan too and I legit was having this problem today! I like wearing scarves but they blow all over the place unexpectedly, thanks for the tip!
This will be my new signature scarf knot.
Twitter Name: Unknown Mami
Looks like you taught your cat how to do it. How well does the cat tie the scarf?
Brilliant!! I grew up in Victoria, so I wasn’t as well-versed in scarves as you would be in Saskatchewan. I’m going to refer this article every time I get dressed to go out now :).
I did it. And now I’m leaving it tied so I can just slip it over my head every time. Like my Grandpa did with his neckties.
Twitter Name: littleanimation
Great! I tried it! So easy and looks great!
Nice to have a sister with a daughter-in-law who is “in the know”. This scarf-tying technique is the cat’s meow. Thanks
Just did it – Love It! Wearing it now.
Yay!
Twitter Name: schmutzie
I love it! It’s a little chilly today with all the winds so this is perfect. Thanks for the tips, I usually just drape across my shoulders, haha. :)
Thank you! My Granddaughters will love this hint!!!
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i love your cat
haha
Every time I point a camera at something, he insists on standing in front of it, so I’ve given up :)
Twitter Name: schmutzie
Wow! That is so smart! Thanks for contribute such impressive instructions.