Have you ever tried to tie a nice knot in a tie without getting good results? With these instructions, a tie with pointed ends, a mirror and a little patience you can become an expert and make some terrific knots. There are different types of knots, in this article we will show you four different ones, starting with the simplest one.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Pratt knot
Step 1. Start with the tie inside out
The leg must be on the right, while the leg on the left.
Step 2. Cross the leg under the leg
Step 3. Bring the leg through the newly created lace
Step 4. Drop your leg to complete the turn and squeeze a little
Step 5. Bring the leg back over the leg, from left to right
Step 6. Pull the leg through the lace
Step 7. Now pass the leg through the front knot of the tie
Step 8. Triangle the knot and pull on the leg to adjust the tie to the shirt collar
Method 2 of 4: Simple knot
Step 1. In front of the mirror, lift the collar of the shirt, button the last button and position the tie so that the leg (wide part) is on the side of your right hand (if you are right) or left (if you are left handed)
Step 2. Look for a seam on the front of the cuff
Step 3. Below the neck, cross the leg over the cuff at the seam
Step 4. Slide the leg under the cuff
Step 5. Then return the leg to the lower leg
It must now be placed on your left.
Step 6. Pass the leg upwards, under the tie
Step 7. Then slide the leg into the front ring of the tie
Step 8. Pull the leg down through the knot in the front of the tie
Step 9. Tighten the knot by sliding it up on the leg
Make sure the tie sits straight and is the appropriate length.
- The simple knot is quite asymmetrical at the neck so don't worry as this is normal.
- Many men with shorter necks than normal prefer this type of knot because being very tight it stylizes the rest of the neck better.
Method 3 of 4: Windsor knot (half)
Step 1. As an alternative to the simple knot, you can opt for the one called half Windsor which is larger, has the shape of a triangle and is considered more elegant than the first
Many men choose it over the Windsor knot as it is more discreet.
Step 2. Place the tie around your neck with the leg on your right
Adjust the length of the leg so that it is approximately three times that of the cuff.
If you like, experiment until you get the ideal length. Many people prefer the leg to be around 30cm longer than the leg
Step 3. Cross the leg of the tie over the leg
Step 4. Hold the intersection still and, on the side, make a ring by raising the leg under the tie and then making it go out towards the outside
Step 5. Take the leg, and pull it through the loop and then tighten the knot a little
Step 6. Bring the leg over the leg in a right-to-left motion
Step 7. Slide the leg towards the ring
Step 8. Pass the leg over the front knot
Step 9. Tighten the knot a little and give it a slightly triangular shape, so that it appears slightly more voluminous than the simple knot
Step 10. Now tighten the tie appropriately around the neck of the shirt by pulling on the leg (which should now be hidden under the leg)
If the tie has a buckle under the leg, pull it through the leg so that it stays put.
Method 4 of 4: Method 3: Traditional Windsor Knot
Step 1. This knot is considered more formal than the half Windsor knot
It was introduced by the Duke of Windsor as early as the 1930s and has remained in vogue to this day thanks to its elegance. It is a little more complicated to do than the simple knot, but the result is worthy of its name. Normally it is recommended with a shirt with a wider collar.
Step 2. Place the tie around the neck, with the leg positioned on the right and 30cm longer than the leg, which will be on the left
Step 3. Cross the leg over the leg
Step 4. Bring the leg up by passing it through the newly created lace
Step 5. Bring the leg back down and to the left of the leg
Step 6. Bring the leg under the leg and to the right
Step 7. Now pass the leg through the lace, this time from the right side
The leg should now appear inside out.
Step 8. Cross the leg with the little leg again, from right to left
Step 9. Bring the leg under the lace
Step 10. Slide the leg through the tie and then into the front knot
Step 11. Tighten the knot into a triangle using both hands and then pull on the leg to bring it closer to the collar of the shirt
For a more modern and trendy look, leave the knot an inch away from the shirt collar. For more formal occasions, remember to readjust this distance instead
Advice
- In general, the leg should protrude approximately twice as much as the leg.
- Try to memorize the movements of the various knots using onomatopoeic words or rhymes.
- There are many other knots you can use, some more formal than others.
- Practice with different tie sizes to reach a sufficient level of experience.
- The refined men will take care to make a small dimple in their tie; to do this, before tightening it, place a finger under the knot, so that it makes a fold, and then tighten it. If successful, the dimple will be central.
