Famous Fan tying instructions Back     After putting your scarf on, make a loose knot on one side close to your neck ... On the other side, starting about 2 to 3 inches from the end of your scarf, begin pleating upward toward the neck ... holding your pleats together, pull them up about 2 inches through your loose knot, tighten the knot, spread out your pleats. Caution: You will receive too many compliments!!