tie one on

It's chilly here today and I'm wearing a scarf.  I love wearing scarves. 

In honor of scarf weather, I thought I would share my three favorite ways to tie them.  I am always looking for new ideas too, so if you have one, leave it in the comments so we can all try it out! 

I just learned the four-in-hand knot (both pictures above) this year and am totally smitten with it.  I think it looks very French. 

Here's how it goes:  Start by folding the scarf in half.  Put it around your neck so that you are holding the loop in one hand and the two ends in the other.  Pull one of the ends through the loop.  Twist the loop to create a second loop and pull the remaining end through. 

The European loop (shown above and below) is another look that works with every type of scarf.  It's a lot like the previous knot only easier! 

Fold your scarf in half.  Put it around the back of your neck so that you are holding the loop in one hand and the two ends in the other.  Pull both ends through the loop to tighten. 

And for those times when you want to run around with your scarf tails flapping in the breeze, the simple loop (shown above and below) is best. 

Find the middle of the scarf and put it on your Adam's apple.  Fling both ends over your shoulders to your back.  Then grab each end and pull it over the opposite shoulder. 

My favorite scarves this fall are here and here.  They sell out fast, so be sure to grab one early!  This week, I'm offering free shipping on all scarves in the shop- just use the coupon code "LOCAL".