• Scarf – NY China Town
• Navy Sweater – Gap
• Denim Pencil Skirt – BR Outlet
• Pink Long Sleeve Tee – Gap
• Brown Boots – Banana Republic, via DSW
• Earrings- Gift from reader Kathleen

Today, to start out our Fashion 101 on trying out new scarf ties and new ways of styling scarves, I am sporting a rather simple outfit in order to showcase this new scarf tie I learned.   I liked the pop of hot pink against navy from this past scarf-based ensemble and so wore the same navy v-neck sweater and similarly paired it with denim and brown accessories.

I am also wearing these sweet little star- or snowflake-like earrings made by and sent from lovely reader Kathleen.

I am calling this tie “the pretzel tie” but I suppose “braid tie” would work too. This tie works best with a longer scarf and a two toned scarf really highlights the braid effect.

Start the tie as you would a “European loop” by folding the scarf in half and laying it over your neck.  Instead of pulling both ends through the loop created by the fold, only pull one end through.

Once you have pulled one end through the loop, twist the loop and pull the second end through this newly created loop.

You should end up with a braid- or pretzel-like knot.

Adjust and tighten until you like the way it is laying.  Hope you enjoy this new tie!

22 Responses to “8 February 2010”

1. Jane W.
   February 9th, 2010 @ 7:36 am

   Great scarf, and great technique! You must have been quite the bad-ass at Cat’s Cradle.

2. Diana
   February 9th, 2010 @ 7:37 am

   That scarf is beautiful, and I love how you echoed the pink with the sleeves peeking out.

   I just recently found the scarf-tying method you used through some other blogs, and it has quickly become my favorite way to tie a scarf.

3. catherine_sr
   February 9th, 2010 @ 7:38 am

   That is such a great way to tie an ombre scarf! I hadn’t thought of it before — thanks for the how-to!

4. Sally
   February 9th, 2010 @ 7:40 am

   How fun! I’ll have to practice this one when no one’s looking. ;)

5. Katharine
   February 9th, 2010 @ 8:16 am

   Pretty knot and I love the colors together!

6. Shelley
   February 9th, 2010 @ 9:20 am

   A friend showed me how to do this and I like it so much better than just bringing the two ends through the loop method. This way it lays flatter and looks nice!

7. Angela
   February 9th, 2010 @ 9:26 am

   That knot is so cool! Maybe I should have been a Scout? lol

8. Sara
   February 9th, 2010 @ 9:41 am

   Love that bright scarf, especially with the dark denim and black, and that’s a brilliant way to tie it! It looks like it stays put but is also interesting and warm around the neck. I love all these scarf tricks – makes me happier that it’s so cold outside!

9. T.
   February 9th, 2010 @ 10:03 am

   Fun way to tie a scarf! Thanks for sharing.

10. Holly
    February 9th, 2010 @ 10:20 am

    Thanks for the detailed instructions. I just retied my scarf from European loop to the “pretzel” loop.

11. Style Artisan
    February 9th, 2010 @ 11:26 am

    I thought that I knew every imaginable way to tie a scarf. Who knew?

    This looks amazing and I will definitely give this one the old college try!

12. Liz
    February 9th, 2010 @ 12:52 pm

    I just learned about this from a friend this weekend! I’ll have pictures up soon, and I’ll link to your great tutorial!
    lizzypunch.blogspot.com

13. La Historiadora de Moda
    February 9th, 2010 @ 1:20 pm

    Oooh! I like this knot a lot. I’ll have to give it a shot sometime soon.

14. sabrina
    February 9th, 2010 @ 2:38 pm

    Hey, this is great. I am going to try this when I get two skinny scarves (as a way to mimic two scarves).

15. rachel
    February 10th, 2010 @ 2:23 pm

    Thanks so much for posting the scarf turtorial! I’m scarf-incompetent, so it was nice to try a new way. I did it today with my gigantic winter scarf (results on my blog). Looking forward to seeing more new ways!

16. All Women Stalker
    February 10th, 2010 @ 5:54 pm

    Very helpful! THank you so much. I like the color, too :)

17. Christina
    February 10th, 2010 @ 7:31 pm

    That knot is so chic! I’m going to wow my lab tomorrow with my awesome scarf skills :)

18. Pinkerton Manor » Blog Archive » Outfit 11.02.2010
    February 10th, 2010 @ 9:55 pm

    [...] 3/4 leggings from a discount outlet and the scarf was a gift from Matt’s mum.  I had a go at academichic’s ‘pretzel tie’ and absolutely love the way it looks with this scarf.  I’m so excited that they’re [...]

19. Amie
    February 10th, 2010 @ 9:57 pm

    I tried your pretzel knot today and I’m absolutely in love! I did with a long, skinny summer scarf and came up delightfully braid-y. There are some photos on my blog if you’re interested. :)

20. Another A.
    February 11th, 2010 @ 7:21 pm

    I really like this twist on the European knot. It adds a great bit of texture! I wore it *twice* this week. Thanks!

21. mbbored
    February 12th, 2010 @ 10:57 pm

    Thanks for teaching the pretzel tie! I wore it today at work and got a lot of compliments!

22. Camaeleo
    February 14th, 2010 @ 9:07 am

    I have seen this knot before in photos and tried to duplicate myself and couldn’t. Thank you for the great photos!

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