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 When the average person hears the word “scarf”, a looped scarf is generally what they envision in their mind.

To create this looped effect, a long rectangular scarf must be used. Lay the scarf across the back of your neck and let it hang, but leave one side slightly longer than the other. Next, take the side that is longer and wrap it around your neck, moving it around your head in a counterclockwise motion. The scarf should end where you began turning it, now having a loop around the neck and the scarf ends hanging down across the chest on both sides. You can also stop the twist of the scarf end half way and leave one end hanging in front and one end down your back.

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