How to Tie a Tie (Half Windsor)

Here's how to tie a Half Windsor in just 8 short and easy steps.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• An untied tie

1. 
   Step 1

   For convenience, let us name the broad end of the tie "A" and the narrower of the two, "B".
   
   Situate the tie so that the end "A" is longer than the end "B" and cross "A" over "B" (View Image).

2. 
   Step 2

   Bring "A" up around and behind "B"

3. 
   Step 3

   Bring "A" up.

4. 
   Step 4

   Pull "A" up and through the loop.

5. 
   Step 5

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

6. 
   Step 6

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

7. 
   Step 7

   Bring "A" down through the knot in front.

8. 
   Step 8

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

Tips & Warnings

• Study the image related to the step too.

[tikrit01]

on 11/4/2008 all boys gotta learn! 5 stars

[StreetBloggers]

on 11/4/2008 thanks and you added photos for people like me to better understand

[ACGaughen]

on 8/24/2008 Good explanation; one of those skills everyone should know!