How to tie a tie

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By glassvisage


Step 1

The wide end ("W") should go about 12 inches below the narrow end ("N"). Cross the "W" wide end over the "N" narrow end.
The wide end ("W") should go about 12 inches below the narrow end ("N"). Cross the "W" wide end over the "N" narrow end.

Step 2

2) Bring the "W" end up through the loop between the collar and your tie, then down again.
2) Bring the "W" end up through the loop between the collar and your tie, then down again.

Step 3

3) Pull the "W" wide end under the "N" narrow end and to the right, back through the loop and to the right again so the wide end "W" is inside-out.
3) Pull the "W" wide end under the "N" narrow end and to the right, back through the loop and to the right again so the wide end "W" is inside-out.

The Steps to the Windsor

Don't feel stupid... it's hard!

Really, tying a tie seems easy, but once it's around your neck and you have to tie it, it's pretty tricky.

There are four main types of tie tying: the Windsor Knot, the Half-Windsor, the Four-in-Hand Knot, and the Pratt Knot. The Windsor is the most common and so that's what is in this Hub (with help from Tie-a-Tie.com).

1) The wide end "W" should extend about 12 inches below the narrow end "N". Cross the wide end "W" over the narrow end "N".

2) Bring the wide end "W" up through the loop between the collar and your tie; then back down.

3) Pull the wide end "W" underneath the narrow end "N" and to the right, back through the loop and to the right again so that the wide end "W" is inside out.

4) Bring the wide end "W" across the front from right to left.

5) Pull the wide end "W" up through the loop again.

6) Bring the wide end "W" down through the knot in front.

7) Using both hands, tighten the knot carefully and draw it up to the collar.

There you have it! Try looking at different resources if you still don't get it, or have an expert show you in person!


Step 4

4) Bring the "W" wide end across the front, from right to left.
4) Bring the "W" wide end across the front, from right to left.

Step 5

5) Pull the "W" wide end up through the loop again.
5) Pull the "W" wide end up through the loop again.

Step 6

6) Bring the "W" wide end down through the knot in front.
6) Bring the "W" wide end down through the knot in front.

Step 7

6) Bring the "W" wide end down through the knot in front. All done!
6) Bring the "W" wide end down through the knot in front. All done!

Expert Instructions on How to Tie a Tie

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2tieatie  says:
11 months ago

This is good information, but for better diagrams go to http://www.2tieatie.com. My favorite knot is the Balthus knot. You can see this at http://www.2tieatie.com/balthus-knot.html

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