How to Tie a Neck Tie - Instructions for the Half-Windsor Knot

We've been there before... "Does anybody know How to Tie a Neck Tie? I've got 5 minutes!" as we franticly look for someone who can give us instructions. Or maybe you had someone tie a neck tie for you and it's never been un-tied, you just leave it in the closet as is. This , as I have learned is an easy way to damage your neck tie. Friend you have come to the right place. Learning How to Tie a Neck Tie is not difficult. When you have learned how to tie a neck tie you will have great satisfaction in knowing that you will no longer rely on the instructions of someone else.

Let's start by tying the half windsor neck tie knot.
Follow the images as if you were looking into a mirror at your reflection.

Start with the wide end on your right. Extend it about 12" below the narrow end.

Cross the wide end over the narrow, and back underneath.

Bring the wide end up, and turn down through loop.

Pass the wide end around to the front from your left to right.

Bring the wide end up through the loop.

Pull the wide end through the knot in front. Tighten and draw up to collar.

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