How to Tie Learn How to Tie a Tie in 6 Easy Steps - Seiffert, Robert

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How to Tie: Learn How to

Tie a Tie In 6 Easy Steps

by

Robert Seiffert

Copyright 2011

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Introduction

Whether you are looking for a new

necktie knot to express your persona

style, or just need to learn how to tie a

easy knot in a hurry, this guide can help

ou.

Keep in mind that for the bes

appearance, you want to choose a kno

which goes with the width and materiaof the tie while at the same tim

complementing the shirt's collar shape.

Nine popular knots are describe

below, along with photographs of th

steps involved (each knot only require

6 steps).


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Don't be surprised if your firs

attempts at a new knot don't turn ou

perfectly. They all take a bit of practicebut rest assured that you will soon b

able to tie each one quickly an

professionally.

So, with that said, let's get on with th

knots!

Robert Seiffert

P.S. Please note that all of the tyin

directions are given as seen facing thwearer.

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Half Windsor

This is a very popular knot, and is

fun alternative to the Windsor. This kno

works best with medium weight ties an

also shorter ties. Wear it with any dres

shirt.

(The following pages illustrate step

1 through 6.)


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Step 1Place the wide end to the left in fron

of the narrow end.


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Step 2Wrap the wide end behind and

upwards through the neck loop.


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Step 3Now bring the wide end over the nec

oop to the left, then to the right behin

where the knot is forming (so that th

back side shows).


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Step 4Wrap the wide end again to the lef

over the narrow end where the knot i

forming.


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Step 5Bring the wide end once more behin

and upwards through the neck loop.


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Step 6Tuck the wide end through the fron

oop. Tighten the knot and slip it into

shape at the collar.


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Windsor

This is a classic knot, and much of th

appeal is due to its beautiful symmetr

which is achieved by the doubl

wrapping around the neck loop. It is

bit more difficult to tie than the HalWindsor, and works best with spread

collar shirts.

(The following pages illustrate step1 through 6.)


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Step 1Cross the wide end over the narrow

end to the left and bring it from behind t

he front, and then up and through th

neck loop.


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Step 2Pull the wide end down and wrap

behind to the right.


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Step 3Now wrap the wide end up, in fron

and over the neck loop, where the knot i

forming, so that the back side shows an

extends to the left.


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Step 4Loop the wide end horizontally and t

he right, in front of the knot which i

being created.


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Step 5Now bring the wide end from behind

up through the neck loop.


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Step 6Tuck the wide end through the fron

oop that was just formed. Tighten and

shape the knot.


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Freestyle

This knot combines elements of th

Simple knot and the Windsor. Due to it

bulkiness, using a medium-weight sil

ie works best. Often worn with a sprea

collar shirt.


1 through 6.)


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Step 1Cross the ends so that the wide en

runs to the left on top of the narrow end.


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Step 2Wrap the wide end behind the narrow

end horizontally to the right, and fold

up in front of and then through the nec

oop to the left, so that the back sea

shows.


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Step 3Wrap the wide end horizontally bac

o the right.


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Step 4Bring the wide end through the nec

oop.


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Step 5Tuck the wide end down through th

front loop.


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Step 6Draw the knot tight and shape it a

desired.


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Simple Knot

Also known as "Four in Hand", this i

a very popular knot for beginner

because it is easy to tie. Slightl

asymmetrical, it works well with silk o

wool tie fabrics, and is typically usewith button-down dress shirts.


1 through 6.)


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ies over the narrow end and points t

he left.


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Step 2Bring the wide end behind the narrow

end horizontally to the right.


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Step 3Wrap the wide end in front of th

narrow end, where the knot is forming.


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Step 4Pull the wide end behind and upward

hrough the neck loop.


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front loop.


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Step 6Tighten the knot and adjust the shape.


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Double Knot

As you might expect, this knot use

double wrapping, and is best suited t

narrow and somewhat longer ties mad

of a light fabric. Typically worn wit

spread collar shirts.


1 through 6.)


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goes over the narrow end and points t

he left.


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Step 2Wrap the wide end around the narrow

end so that it crosses in front again an

points horizontally to the left.


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Step 3Wrap the wide end again around th

narrow end, pointing to the right.


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Step 4Bring the wide end back over the fron

so that it points to the left again.


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Step 5Bring the wide end behind and up

hrough the neck loop.


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front loop of the double wrapping

Tighten the knot and shape it so that th

double wrapping is visible.


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Cross Knot

This stylish and somewhat unusua

knot is moderately difficult to tie, an

works best with lighter fabrics. Use thi

knot with any dress shirt.


1 through 6.)


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Step 1Cross the ends with the smooth sid

facing out. The wide end lies above th

narrow one at first, pointing to the left

Then it is wrapped behind the narrow

end so that it points to the right with th

seam facing out.


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Step 2Fold the wide end up and through th

neck loop so that it points to the left wit

he seam facing out.


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Step 3Wrap the wide end completely around

he narrow end so that it points to the lef

again.


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Step 4Fold the wide end to the right agai

and pull it up through the neck loop.


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Step 5Bring the wide end down through th

front loop of the double wrap.


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Shelby

Also known as "Pratt" or "Th

American", this knot is best suited fo

shorter ties with a thick lining. It look

somewhat similar to the Windsor, and

should be worn with spread collashirts.


1 through 6.)


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Step 1Cross the ends with the back seam

facing out. The narrow end lies abov

he wide end and points to the right.


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Step 2Bring the wide end forward, up, an

over the neck loop. Pull it down with th

back seam still showing.


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Step 3Draw the wrapping tight.


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Step 4Fold the wide end horizontally fro

eft to right over the narrow end.


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front loop and draw the knot tight.


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New Classic

This is a somewhat narrow knot an

works best with light to medium-weigh

ies that are not too long. Use with an

dress shirt.


1 through 6.)


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Step 1Cross the ends with the back sea

facing out. The narrow end lies abov

he wide end and points to the right.


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Step 2Bring the wide end up so that th

smooth side faces out.


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Step 3Pull the wide end through the nec

oop horizontally to the right.


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Step 4Wrap the wide end back over th

narrow end horizontally to the left.


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Step 5Bring the wide end from behind u

hrough the neck loop and tuck it throug

he front loop.


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Step 6Draw the knot tight and shape it to th

collar.


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Diagonal Knot

This is an unconventional design an

really draws the eye with its diagona

knot. It works well with subdue

patterns, but is very difficult to tie

Looks great with an unbuttoned dresshirt.


1 through 6.)


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ies above the narrow end and points t

he left, with the smooth sides facing out


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Step 2Wrap the wide end beneath th

narrow end so that it points to the righ

with the seam facing out.


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Step 3Wrap the wide end once completel

around the narrow end so that it points t

he right again.


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Step 4Bring the wide end from the front up

hrough the neck loop so that it points t

he left with the seam facing out.


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front loop.


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Step 6Draw the knot tight as you push

upward and shape it.


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Table of Contents

How to Tie: Learn How to Tie a Tie In6 Easy Steps

ntroduction

Half Windsor

Step 1Step 2

Step 3

Step 4Step 5

Step 6

Windsor

Step 1Step 2

Step 3

Step 4


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Step 5

Step 6

Freestyle

Step 1Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Simple Knot

Step 1Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5Step 6

Double Knot

Step 1


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Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5Step 6

Cross Knot

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5Step 6

Shelby

Step 1

Step 2Step 3

Step 4

Step 5


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Step 6

ew Classic

Step 1

Step 2Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Diagonal Knot

Step 1

Step 2Step 3

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