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Not too many people know how to tie a neckerchief; it is different then tying a tie. There are many uniforms that require neckerchiefs as well as if you are visiting a ranch when you go riding. Most people wear them when the weather is hot, they can protect you from the sun. It is a good skill to have and it is fun to learn.

Take the bandana or handkerchief as they are more commonly called. Lay it on a flat surface. Now take the bandana and fold it into a triangle.

Roll the bandana from the highest point of the triangle and roll it down to the long side. Now tie the bandana rolled up in the middle.

Take the bandana and wrap it around your head and tie in the back. This style is most commonly worn when working in the sun. It takes the sweat from your eyes.

Another way to use the Neckerchief is to lay it flat on the table and fold it into a triangle. Grab each end of the corners and use the neckerchief to cover your head. Women wear these when the clean house or when they are going gardening.

Using the same premise fold the neckerchief into a triangle and tie around your neck. This is a western style of wearing a Neckerchief.

If you are creative enough, you can find other ways to use your neckerchief. You can use it as an accessory for a suit. Simply fold the neckerchief into a square boxes about 2 inches and slip into the pocket of a suit. Or fold into a small triangle.

Neckerchiefs are a great way to spice up your child’s Halloween costume. They could go as a Sailor, a Cowboy or when they play cops and robbers. To use as a facemask, simple use the method of folding into a triangle and grab the corners and tie around the face. This will give a realistic look to any costumes.

Not a lot of people use the neckerchief anymore but some people are old fashioned and like the look for suits and when they ride horses. If you think about it or look online you can discover more ways to wear and tie the neckerchief.  These are just some of the most common and most popular ways. You could also be creative by thinking of your own way to design your neckerchief.