How to Tie a Windsor Knot

Introduction

• One of the most popular knot styles
• Also known as:
  • Double Windsor
  • Full Windsor

Steps to Tie the Knot

1. Preparation

   • Start with your collar up.
   • Position the tie around your neck:
     • Wide end in the right hand.
     • Narrow end in the left hand.
   • Remember:
     • The longer the wide end, the lower the tie will hang.

2. Cross the Ends

   • Cross the wide end over the narrow end.
   • Leave approximately 4 inches (10 cm) on the narrow end.

3. First Thread

   • With your left hand, take the wide end and thread it through the back of the opening.
   • Pull it all the way through.

4. Wrap the Tie

   • Wrap the wide end around the back of the narrow end.
   • Switch hands so the back of the tie is facing outward.

5. Second Thread

   • With the wide end in your right hand, thread it through the front of the opening and down.
   • This completes the hardest part of the knot.

6. Creating the Knot

   • The inside of the knot should look triangular.
   • Place your left index finger on the knot to hold it in place.
   • Wrap the wide end around the knot from right to left, grabbing it from behind.
   • Keep your index finger in place.

7. Final Thread

   • Push the wide end through the tunnel created by your index finger, threading it down.

8. Tightening the Knot

   • Adjust and tighten the knot by alternating pulls on the long and short ends.
   • Shape the knot as desired until it is a sharp, symmetrical triangle.

9. Final Adjustment

   • Pull down the collar to complete the look.
   • Result: A full Windsor knot.

Conclusion

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