The scarf is a truly unique accessory that can complement any of the images. And given the variety of ways in which it can be knitted, the scarf is also a universal accessory - the same one, it can look completely different and create more and more new images with your own presence.
Both woolen winter and chiffon summer scarf can be equally suitable for work, a date or a walk. And they can never go out of fashion under any circumstances - a wonderful thing!
Types of scarves and their differences
Of course, the scarf is the most common name for neck accessories, of which there are quite a few. And before you start experimenting with the techniques of tying scarves, it is advised to learn how to classify them, especially since this is reflected in them.
- The tippet is a common scarf, characterized by large dimensions (70 cm and more in width). It can be woolen, knitted, cotton and silk, and also often replaces the headgear in the cold season — they cover the head with it;
- A shawl is a large square scarf that bends in the middle and is worn on the shoulders. Sometimes woolen shawls are triangular at once;
- The boa is a fur variety of scarves that most resembles a cape;
- A bactus is a shawl that is smaller than usual and is worn, tied at the back of the neck and leaving a corner in front. It is a warm accessory and is suitable for winter;
- Arafatka - a piece of linen or cotton fabric with a geometric pattern, which is worn similarly to baktus, and in the traditional version and as a headband;
- Snood is a very popular type of ordinary rectangular scarf, the edges of which are sewn. It can be used not only for the neck, but also as a hair ornament;
- Pareo is a lightweight summer scarf of a large size, which can be used as a cape or as an option for beachwear, tying in many different ways.
Examples of how to wear baktus
How beautifully to tie a scarf: popular ways, fashion trends
Fashion is a factor from which one cannot escape, and it cannot but reflect on the methods of tying scarves. In many respects it depends on those models, which are currently especially popular.
Even fashionistas respected boas with ribbons in the form of strings and decorated with large stones, as well as stoles with gold and oriental patterns.
But these accessories are worn "by themselves" - i.e. the way of tying them is dictated directly by their appearance. The classic knitted scarf can now be simply tossed over his shoulder so that it flutters.
Options for tying the bed
Triangular scarves are advised to have a corner on the chest, wrapping the ends around the neck and moving them forward. Silk - tightly wrap in a few turns around the neck, and the ends carelessly scatter or tie a bow.
Popular scarves, clamps, preferably one side to throw on his head, thereby creating a more extravagant look. And any ordinary scarf can be immediately transformed into a fashionable one by fastening its ends with a sewn button.
If we talk about colors and textures, now bright juicy shades are popular, while they are in harmony with the overall color scheme of the dress. A definite hit of the season is a casual large or "rustic" mating and natural cashmere scarves of warm colors. And again returned interest in the angora, mohair and rabbit down in a simple garter knitting.
How beautiful to tie a scarf around your neck
- The basic knot is to fold the scarf in half, put it over the shoulders, take the ends on one side and stretch them through the resulting loop with the other, slightly tightening it;
- "New York" - fold the scarf in half, wrap around the neck and, taking only one of the ends, stretch it through the resulting loop, which you then have to turn and stretch the remaining tip through it. Looks good with outerwear;
- Infiniti - tie the ends of a long scarf, put on the neck, turn the loop so that the figure eight turns out, and put on its lower part again on the neck. Straighten;
- Twist - wrap the accessory around the neck so that the tips are the same length. Wrap both ends around the loop, centering their edges;
- Necklace - fold thin or silk scarf in a long narrow strip around the neck so that the tips of the same length were in front. Tie a knot at the top and continue to tie knots with a gap of a couple of centimeters until it remains about 5 cm. Raise the resulting pattern and tie the ends on the scarf around the neck;
- Sports knot - wrap the long scarf around your neck with the ends forward. Tie a double, but not tight knot at a short distance from the neck. Tie the ends behind.
How beautiful to tie a scarf on his head
The scarf is so universal accessory that it can even be used as a headdress. Ideal for this is a snood or yoke, but there are also such options:
- Wrap a scarf with a fringe around the front of the head, securing it to the back of the head. Twist the ends forward and tie a knot. Hide the fringe, wrapping her headband;
- Fold the silk scarf in half and wrap their heads first behind, then around and tied in front in a knot. Bend the ends so as to go along the hairline;
- Fold a large silk stole with a triangle, and then fold the corner twice to the middle, but not bringing it to the edge. Wrap around the head so that the ends are in front, and the wrong side is inside. Tie a knot, remove the edges;
- Fold a thin scarf into a narrow strip and wrap it around a bunch of hair on your head several times. Twist the ends and bring them back. Tie a bow or otherwise;
- Cover your head with a thin cotton, but a wide scarf, pull the ends back and, slightly twisting, cross and wrap around your head already forward, then cross again and tie back into a knot. As a result, it will turn out as an eastern turban.
How beautiful to tie a scarf on a coat and other outerwear
The top is often quite dull and dark in color. It can be revived with the help of the same scarf, thus providing additional protection from the cold wind:
- Hanging - to wrap a wide scarf with tassels (best of all arafatka or baktus) around the neck so that a triangle forms in front and the ends hang. Fill each of these ends into the opposite part of the resulting loop;
- Pigtail - fold the long scarf in half and wrap around the neck. Place the ends in a loop and pull out, and twist the loop itself. Put the ends in a loop, twist;
- Precast - wrap the scarf around the neck and tuck one end in a loop not until the end. Thread the other end into the resulting hole and pull both ends down;
- With a loop, make a loop on one end of the scarf and thread the other end through it. It is better not to untie this loop and leave it as a “blank”;
- For stoles, wrap the accessory around your shoulders like a shawl and tie a knot behind, pulling the fabric down to close the ends. Or wrap the tippet around the neck, with loose ends and then tie them with a belt around the waist.
Beautifully knotted men's scarves: options
Men's scarves, contrary to many prejudices, is also a relevant and useful accessory for decoration and warming. In addition, they are now represented not only monotonous, but also in different courageous colors and patterns that look especially interesting in different tying techniques. Moreover, their result looks no less courageous:
- In French - fold the scarf in half, wrap around the neck and stretch the ends into the resulting loop. This is the classic version of tying scarves for everyone;
- Careless - wrap the neck with several turns of the scarf, leaving the ends hanging down;
- Drapery - put on the neck, not tying, tucked into the neckline of the jacket, cardigan, sweater with a V-neck or some kind of light outerwear;
- "Ascot" - put a long scarf on the shoulders, crossing both ends and bending inward the end, which turned out to be below. Tighten the knot and fix so that it is not tight;
- The artist is to put a long wide scarf on his shoulders so that one end is longer than the other, and toss it over his back. This is not an option for warming;
- Double wrapping - lay a scarf at least 1.5 m long on the shoulders so that one end is at chest level. Wrap the second around the neck in half, closing all open areas of the neck. Fix both ends between layers.
How to wear scarves
Like all accessories, it is important not only to wear scarves beautifully, but also to combine them with other elements of the wardrobe. There are several fashionable rules for how this is done:
- A scarf should be combined only with the upper part of the clothes - the color and texture of skirts, trousers and even shoes in no way affects the selection of this accessory;
- Summer models can be combined only with clothes that have a neck and shoulders open;
- For windbreakers, coats and trench coats, light scarves made of flowing fabric or stoles of different densities, which are tied around the neck in any of the ways, are suitable;
- Warm stoles, knitted and fluffy scarves (their Angoras), volumetric clamps, tucked inside or released outside are combined with warm outer clothing;
- It is better to wear fur coats and sheepskin coats with warm, but at the same time thin scarves - they can be tucked inside a warm product, it will be beautiful and very comfortable;
- Bright checkered scarves should be the only bright spot in the outfit, so it is desirable to combine them with discreet things and a matching handbag;
- It is possible to make an image more warm and delicate by combining dark outerwear with scarves-clamps of light pink or menthol shades in dense knitting;
- Lightness can be given to the image using a white, beige and light gray volumetric knitted scarf made of fine yarn, combining it with golden earrings;
- The classic look implies wide, long cotton scarves.
To be able to tie a scarf beautifully is a whole art that can be mastered by everyone. The set of universal schemes in the case of each individual scarf look completely different, creating millions of variations of this stylish accessory. Moreover, experimenting in front of a mirror is always very interesting and pleasant.
A few more examples of tying a scarf are in the next video.
