Dec 7, 2014

The (Easy) Secret to Tying Your Scarf for Maximum Warmth

by Kat Collings

Fact: Colder temperatures require smarter styling strategies. When it comes to scarf tying, there’s nothing warmer than the pretzel knot. The knot flattens out the scarf to completely cover your chest, whereas other scarf tying methods leave holes for the cold air to come in.

Scroll down to learn how to master the pretzel knot courtesy of Lands End, and shop our favorite scarves of the season.

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ASOS Oversized Scarf With Stripes $38

ASOS Oversized Scarf With Stripes ($38)

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Tibi Evergreen Plaid Scarf $175

Tibi Evergreen Plaid Scarf ($175)

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Heather Taylor Woven Cotton Scarf ~~$158~~ $0

Heather Taylor Woven Cotton Scarf ($158)

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Mango Twill Scarf $40

Mango Twill Scarf ($40)

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Yarnz Moth Scarf $130

Yarnz Moth Scarf ($130)

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J.Crew Silk Tie Scarf $60

J.Crew Silk Tie Scarf ($60)

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Kenzo Eye Embroidered Scarf $0

Kenzo Eye Embroidered Scarf ($)

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Malene Birger Knit Work of Art Asunho Scarf $158

Malene Birger Knit Work of Art Asunho Scarf ($158)

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Giada Forte Tartan Scarf $240

Giada Forte Tartan Scarf ($240)

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Club Monaco Adele Striped Cashmere Scarf $130

Club Monaco Adele Striped Cashmere Scarf ($130)

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The Line Melt Bhalay Mohawk Scarf ~~$550~~ $0

Melt Bhalay Mohawk Scarf ($550)

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Franco Ferrari Coco Woven Scarf ~~$160~~ $0

Franco Ferrari Coco Woven Scarf ($160)

Will you try the pretzel knot? Let us know in the comments below!