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How To Knot A Tie

There are several ways to knot a tie. It's truly a matter of personal preference as to which knot you feel looks best and varies due to overall tie length as well as ones stature. On this page you'll find the 3 most common ways to knot your necktie. There's the Windsor Knot, the Half Windsor Knot, and the Four in Hand Knot. Give them all a try and see for yourself which you feel looks best.

The Windsor Knot | The Half Windsor Knot | The Four in Hand Knot

The Windsor Knot

1. Situate the tie so that the end "A" is longer than end "B" and cross "A" over "B".

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2. Bring "A" up through loop between collar and tie; then back down.

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3. Pull "A" underneath "B" and to the left, and back through the loop again.

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4. Bring "A" across the front from left to right.

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5. Pull "A" up through the loop again.

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6. Bring "A" down through the knot in front.

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

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The Half Windsor Knot

1. Situate the tie so that the end "A" is longer than end "B" and cross "A" over "B".

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2. Bring "A" up around and behind "B".

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3. Bring "A" up.

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4. Pull "A" up and through the loop.

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5. Bring "A" around front, over "B" from left to right.

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6. Again, bring "A" up and through the loop.

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7. Bring "A" down through the knot in front.

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8. Using both hands, tighten the knot and draw up to collar.

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The Four in Hand Knot

1. Situate the tie so that the end "A" is longer than end "B" and cross "A" over "B".

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2. Turn "A" back underneath "B".

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3. Continue by bringing "A" back over in front of "B" again.

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4. Pull "A" up and through the loop around your neck.

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5. Hold the front of the knot loosely with your index finger and bring "A" down through front loop.

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6. Remove finger and tighten knot snugly to collar by holding "B" and sliding the knot.

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