How to wear a big scarf
How to wear a big blanket scarf - 5 styles to try
…and, can I wear it all year round? (spoiler alert - yes!)
I’ve been making my large rectangular blanket scarves for a while now, and I’ve come up with a number of different ways to wear them.
NB - they aren’t just for winter!
There are ways to wear your big scarf at any time of year - just style it differently. Of course, as the temperatures drop and days grow shorter, there's nothing quite like wrapping yourself in the cosy embrace of a blanket scarf.
A blanket or oversized scarf is a very versatile accessory
It can be an extra layer to add warmth and cosiness but it can also bring a chic touch to any outfit at pretty much any time of year - including summer. Whether you're heading to a casual seaside brunch on a spring day, navigating your workday in an air-conditioned building, dressing for a date night, or going for a walk in the snow, a blanket scarf can be styled to suit. In this post, I’ll explore some tips and ideas on how to wear a big scarf.
How to wear a big scarf - especially if you want to wear it all year round? It can be an extra layer of warmth whenever you need it, and a touch of chic all year round. Here are 5 ways to try…www.susanholtonknitwear.com
how to wear an oversized scarf - 5 ways to try
The simple loop
Picture to the right
Fold your big scarf in half
Put it around your neck with the loop on one side of your neck and the two ends on the other side
Put your hand through the loop, catch hold of the loose ends and pull them through the loop
Adjust - tighter or looser - if needed
As you can see here, I’m wearing my scarf over a jacket as I like a splash of colour, but of course you can wear your jacket on top if you prefer
The easy double drape
The simple loop
The easy double drape
Picture to the left
Drape your scarf around your neck with both ends to the front and one end longer than the other
Loop the longer end around your neck once
Adjust the scarf to make both ends the same length if you wish
Once again I’m wearing my scarf over a jacket for the splash of colour. It’s up to you - there’s no right or wrong here!
The ‘pashmina style’ drape for a little extra warmth on a spring/summer day
Pictures to the right and below
Lay the oversized scarf across your back and forward over your shoulders with both ends draped forward to the front
If you wish you can style the scarf so that it covers your upper arms but leaves your shoulders peeping out
Let both ends hang loosely for a relaxed style
As an alternative you can tie a loose knot in the two ends hanging to the front or pin them with a brooch
How to wear a blanket scarf ‘pashmina style’
The blanket scarf in autumn and winter
The simple drape and knot
Pictures to the right and below
Drape scarf around your neck with both ends to the front and one end longer than the other
Loop the longer end around your neck and back to the front once
Put your hand through the loop around your neck and pull one end through the loop
Tie the end through the loop, and the end not through the loop, together in a loose knot
Adjust the loop, the knot, and the ends, as you wish
An autumn/winter style on top of your jacket
Picture to the left
Open the scarf to its full extent
Drape it across your back and over your shoulders to the front - with one end quite a bit longer than the other
Take the longer end and throw it over the opposite shoulder from the front
If you like, you can use your favourite brooch to fasten the end you have just thrown over your shoulder to the scarf underneath
As you can see in the picture I’ve styled my big scarf over a jacket again
How to wear the blanket scarf for snuggly warmth around your neck
How to wear a big scarf - your way
Have fun and experiment!
Enjoy yourself experimenting while you find our which way you prefer to wear it. And remember - I always love to see your pictures if you don’t mind sharing!
My oversized blanket scarves
My oversized blanket scarves are soft, luxurious and generously sized.
They don’t contain any wool at all - so no itch!
I knit them in a soft and drapey cotton-and-silk blend
They are 74% cotton, 20% silk, 3% linen, and 3% viscose, and size is approximately 180cm x 68cm. I have created 5 gorgeous colour combinations in this range - including lime/turquoise, terracotta/sage green, and denim blue/lime. You can see all of the colours below. And of course, they are washable, as with all of my knitwear.
You can find out more about my oversized blanket scarves here.
Most of my knitwear uses non-wool non-itchy yarns
If you would like to know more about my non-wool garments, hats, scarves and mittens, please get in touch with me. I am always happy to help and advise.
Susan Holton in her home-studio working at her knitting machine
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