This attractive little book has lovely layout, color scheme, and photography. These elements make it appealing to flip through. As far as its stated purpose is concerned, it presents step-by-step written instructions and photographs for each of its 33 styles. They're often presented to fill up page space (e.g., "1) Drape the scarf around the neck; 2) Fan out the scarf in front" could easily be condensed into on step), and the written instructions occasionally omit important intermediary steps on the more complicated styles (luckily, these can be deduced from the photographs). The chapter on accessorizing with scarves is the true gem.

End verdict: How to Tie a Scarf" is first and foremost a fun coffee table book. Readers are probably already familiar with most of the styles it presents but might find one or two new ones as well.