Fall is here, or as I like to call it ‘Blanket Scarf Season’! Blanket scarves are a wonderful accessory but if you don’t know how to tie one it can be a bit overwhelming. If you love square blanket scarves as much as I do but don’t know how to tie a square blanket scar, I am here to show you ten ways.
10 Easy Ways To Tie A Square Blanket Scarf
A lot of people wait for fall for the pumpkin spice latte. I appreciate their excitement but what I look forward to is jeans, boots and BLANKET SCARVES!
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Enjoy this short video that demonstrates how to tie a square blanket scarf in 10 different styles.
How to tie a square blanket scarf.
Please note that I have NO IDEA if these are actual names of these style. Basically, this is how I refer to them. If it helps you, then great!
- 3 Points ~ Fold scarf in a large triangle. Drape the scarf around your shoulders with the large point hanging in front of you. Wrap the long ends around your neck and pull around and down, tucking under the large point. Fluff as needed.
- 3 Points Pulled Through ~ See above instructions for 3 points but push the long ends up and over the large point.
- Long Bib ~ Tie two opposite ends together and slip over your head. Fluff.
- Shawl Jacket ~ Fold the scarf in a large triangle. Drape around your shoulders and tie the two ends in a small knot behind your back. (it might take some practice) Slip your arms through the newly formed arm holes.
- Side Wrap ~ Fold the scarf in a large triangle. Slide the majority of the scarf off to one side of your outstretched arms. Wrap the larger section around your body and over your opposite shoulder. The larger section should secure the smaller section.
- High Front Drape ~ Fold the scarf in a large triangle. Drape the scarf over your shoulders from your front to your back. Tug the scarf down so it is tight up to your neck.
- Muffler ~ Fold the scarf in a large triangle and gather it into a long tube. Wrap around your neck, tuck and fluff.
- Full Shawl ~ Simply drape a scarf, folded in half over your shoulders, shawl style.
- Over The Shoulder Drape ~ Drape a scarf folded in half, over one shoulder.
- Low Front Drape ~ Fold the scarf in a large triangle. Drape the scarf over your shoulders from your front to your back. Tug it low off your shoulders.
What size is an oversized blanket scarf?
Over sized blanket scarves can very in dimensions but I like to use scarves that are approx. 52″ x 52″/132 cm x 132 cm. This size is the one I use when I am showing you how to tie the blanket scarf in this video.
Plaid blanket scarves under $20
How do you wash a large blanket scarf?
I love my blanket scarves but with anything they need to be washed from time to time. Be sure to follow all manufacture instructions but here are some simple instructions for acrylic blanket scarves.
- Spot clean when possible.
- Hand wash cold, dry flat; or dry clean
- Do not machine wash, it is better not to wash with colorful clothing.
What do you wear with a blanket scarf?
Blanket scarves are a versatile fall and winter accessory that is both beautiful and functional. I love to style my blanket scarves with jeans and tall boots. Also a simple a-line dress in a solid color pairs well with a colorful plaid scarf in complimentary colors.
Blanket scarves took wonderful under leather jackets, pulled up around your face.
Long tunics are complimented with a blanket scarf.
My love of Blanket Scarves as told by Instagram:
I hope you love blanket scarves as much as I do!
Originally published Sep 27, 2016