A small square scarf is the easiest to wear and the most casual, understated look. Fold the scarf in half diagonally and roll it from point to fold, forming a long, narrow tube.  Wrap it loosely around your neck and tie a square knot, leaving tails about 2 inches long. Fluff the tails and move them to the side.  Great over a turtleneck!

My personal favorite:  fold the scarf diagonally and roll as above.  Then tie a simpe knot right at the midpoint of the tube.  Tie the loose ends behind your neck and the scarf hangs like a necklace with the knot at center front.  The more fabric you take up in the back knot, the closer the scarf will fit up under your chin.  Smaller tails in back let the scarf hang in a lower "V" shape - great for a fuller face or shorter neck.

To get a bigger presence froma small scarf: Bring the 4 corners together with the scarf wrong side out.  Point your finger into the very center of the resulting "pouch" and secure a small rubber band over the fabric around your finger.  Fold the scarf back right side out and tie two diagonally opposite corners behind your neck.

A long rectangular scarf is the most versatile.  Begin by folding the scarf loosely into thirds lengthwise to control the fullness. The very easiest way to wear one is to simply drape it around your neck, letting the 2 ends hang at center front.  Tie a soft, open knot in one side, then slip the other end through the knot.  Aligning the knot with your bustline will create a fuller look; positioning the knot higher will life and minimize bustfullness. Staggering the lower edges avoids creating an abrupt horizontal focal point right at your tummy.

Quick and easy:  Fold the scarf in half lengthwise, bringing the two ends together and forming a fold at mid-point.  Drape the doubled fabric around your neck and bring the 2 free ends through the loop.  That's it!

A variation on the style above:  Start the sme way, but bring only one free end through the loop, and pull it up toward your neck.  Make a figure-8 twist in the loop before inserting the second free end.  Pull both tails down into the loop; the result is a woven or braided look.

Another variation, this one with less fullness, ideal for shorter or thicker necks or wider faces. With the ends together, insert your finger into the mid-point fold and twist it so the fabric winds tightly onto itself.  Drape the fabric around your neck and bring the free ends through the loop (it's a tight fit now).  Let the free ends untwist and fluff.  Wear the tails to the front or off to the side.

Another series with variations: Match the mid-point of the scarf's length with the center front of your neck, draping the tails over your shoulders to the back.  Cross the ends in back and bring them over the opposite shoulders to the front again. For the easiest option, simply let the tails hang.

Variation #2: With the scarf wrapped front to back and front again (as above), bring one free end over the other and through the original loop and drape it forward. Fluff the top end to form an ascot effect - lovelyin the open neckline of a shirt or jacket.

Variation #3: Follow the steps above, starting at center front, draping the scarf over your sholders to the back, crossing and back over the opposite shoulders to the front. Bring one loose end over the other and through the original loop.  Finally tie the two ends into a square knot, encasing the original loop into the knot.

Nancy Nix-Rice  -  1512 Ann Ave  -  St. Louis MO  -  63122  -  314-803-4445  NancyNRice@hotmail.com

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