Summer Scarf Tutorial

Following on from my Vintage Pintage post, I had some requests to show you how I tied my scarf so here goes! I use this method for summer scarves as it means the scarf is not tight around the neck during the warmer weather and also because it is a looser more open style, better suited to lightweight summer scarves.

I'm using my H&M cotton striped scarf, which about 150cm long and 50cm wide:

Step 1: fold the scarf diagonally - opposite corner to opposite corner like this:

Step 2: Tie a knot where the two corners meet:

Step 3: Hang around your neck with the knot at the back:

Step 4: Twist the scarf to create a loop:

Step 5: Loop the lower part over your head:

Step 6: Play around with the other two corners by pulling through the loop until you get the scarf sitting the way you like it..and Voila!

And just to show you how much nicer this more open style is, here's a picture of a loop:

Have I inspired you? Next step is up to you - get those scarves out and show me your School Gate Scarf Style!! Photos to schoolgatestyle@yahoo.co.uk and I'm off to rustle up a wee prize! x