How to Tie a Square Scarf: 5 Easy Ways

A square scarf is one of the most useful things in a wardrobe. It covers your hair on a windy day, finishes a plain top, lifts an old bag and fits in any pocket. Our square scarves measure 91 to 94 cm on each side, which is large enough for both head and neck styles. Here are five easy ways to tie one, step by step.

Two folds to know first

Almost every style starts with one of two folds.

• The triangle: lay the scarf flat and fold it in half from corner to corner.
• The band: fold two opposite corners to the middle, then keep folding towards the centre until you have a band about 5 to 7 cm wide.

Our scarves have a satin finish, which is smooth and shiny but can slip. A scarf pin or a small, firm knot keeps it in place.

1. The classic headscarf

1. Fold the scarf into a triangle.
2. Place the long edge along your hairline, with the point at the back.
3. Cross the two ends under your chin.
4. Bring them round to the back of your neck and tie them over the point, or fasten them at the side with a pin.

For a softer look, leave a little fabric loose around the face. The Leafy Silky in grey ombré (94 × 93 cm) is a calm choice for every day.

2. The neck scarf

1. Fold the scarf into a band.
2. Wrap it once around your neck.
3. Tie a small knot at the side and let the ends fall.

For a more relaxed version, fold a triangle instead, place the point in front and tie the ends behind your neck. The blossom print of the Floral Silky (Mint, Beige or Purple, 91 × 89 cm) looks lovely this way over a plain longsleeve.

3. The hair band

1. Fold the scarf into a narrow band.
2. Place the middle at the back of your neck, under your hair.
3. Bring the ends up and tie them on top of your head or slightly to one side.

You can also wrap the band around a bun or a ponytail and finish with a bow.

4. The bag accent

1. Fold the scarf into a narrow band.
2. Wrap it around the handle of your bag, starting at one end.
3. Tie a small knot or a bow where the handle meets the bag.

It is the quickest way to give a bag a new look. Try it on one of our cotton tote bags.

5. The loose knot under a coat

1. Fold the scarf into a band.
2. Hang it around your neck with one end longer than the other.
3. Wrap the long end once around the short end and pull it through the loop at your neck.

This knot sits neatly inside the collar of a long coat. Under a chapan it adds a line of colour between the coat and your top.

Which scarf for which style?

• Leafy Silky: grey ombré, 94 × 93 cm, €12. Best as a headscarf or a loose knot.
• Floral Silky: Mint, Beige or Purple, 91 × 89 cm, €11. Best as a neck scarf or a bag accent.
• Digital Silky: Light Blue Frame or Grey Frame, 92 × 91 cm, €11. Best in band styles, where the striped frame shows.

All three are 100% polyester with a satin finish. For an easy outfit, pair the grey Leafy Silky with the Suzani Ring Charcoal longsleeve, or the Floral Silky in Beige or Mint with the Orchard Suzani Ivory longsleeve.

Caring for a satin scarf

• Hand wash or use a delicate cycle in cold water.
• Hang or lay flat to dry, and do not tumble dry.
• Steam it, or iron it on low heat if needed.
• Do not wring or twist it, so the print and the fabric keep their shape.

A square scarf takes a minute to tie and changes a whole outfit. Find all our scarves in the scarves collection, and for colder days read how to wear a chapan in autumn and winter.