I asked for a couple blanket scarves this year and once I got my hands on them, I realized that they were a different animal than the smaller scarves I own. Blanket scarves are gorgeous, but if you don’t tie them correctly, then can end up being a bit of a bulky mess around your neck. Rather than wade through dozens of fashion bloggers’ takes on blanket scarves, get the step-by-step tutorials for our favorite blanket scarf looks in the slideshow. You’ll be looking beyond chic (and beyond warm) this season.
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9 Ways to Tie a Blanket Scarf
Comfy & Cozy
For a cute and simple look, fold your scarf into a triangle and grab hold of both the end pieces, cross the two ends behind your head, and pull them to the front. Then tuck the two ends under your scarf and fluff it to make it look full and on point!
Photo via Cort in Session
So Chic
Fold your scarf in half so it makes a triangle shape and pull it over yourself like a cape, then drape it over one shoulder. This style is super effortless for such a chic look!
Photo via Chictopia
All Knotted Up
This look is fabulous and fast! Fold scarf into a triangle and wrap around your neck so that the triangle point is aiming toward your feet, take both ends, and tie together for a unique scarf look!
Photo via Kelly in the City
The Infinity Tie
Fold scarf in half (triangle point facing down) and bunch the scarf to make it appear thinner, wrap it around your neck like normal with the two ends facing down, grab the two ends, tie behind your neck (tuck it under), and voila! Note: This look can be really chic if you loosely tuck your hair into the scarf!
Photo via Merrick's Art
The Classic Tie
Fold scarf in half and simply loop it around your neck a few times for this classic scarf style.
Photo via Meijer Style
Effortlessly Tied
Fold scarf in half and drape around your neck, leaving the ends hanging low to your body, belt it, and add your favorite coat. It has such a chic look, and you get to incorporate your two favorite accessories—belt and coat!
Photo via Life with Emily
The Bandanna Look
Fold the scarf in half (triangle) and place around your neck, leaving one side slightly longer than the other. Grab the top corner from the side that is longer, pull it over to the other side, and tuck under the scarf (be sure to tuck it in slightly). Then repeat for the other side for this easy and cute bandanna look!
Photo via Shop Accessory Jane
Boho Chic
This is our favorite blanket scarf look and is so simple! Fold your scarf in half, creating a sloppy triangle, then throw it over your shoulders, add a hat, your favorite jeans, and a pair of booties, and you are ready to go!
Photo via Unfancy