The Cravat

From the mid 17th century, and to this day, the well-dressed gentleman has never considered his costume complete without some form of neckwear. In 1636 the cravat became fashionable – after the custom of the Croats or Cravates serving in the French army, who wore a length of cloth around their necks to protect the throat. Today, the cravat is fashionable for men and women.  It can compliment your outfit, provide a splash of color, and keep your neck warm. The Cravat is simple to make and simple to wear, this pattern is a fun and quick project - a great holiday gift for a person in your life. This cravat pattern shows you how to make a silk cravat tie.  This cravat is long with two diamond shaped ends and pleats in the middle to make the cravat narrower as it goes around the neck.  It is a typical English cravat.  Read more about the cravat here and see how it is made in this tutorial. You will be able to download the pattern after checkout through the link provided (one will also be emailed to you).  This is a PDF pattern and you will receive a file after checkout with the pattern and the instructions.