The Windsor Knot

1. Start with the wide end of the tie on your right. Extend it about 12 inches below the narrow end.
2. Cross the wide end over the narrow, and bring it up through the loop.
3. Bring the wide end down, around behind the narrow, and up on your right.
4. Put this end down through the loop and across the narrow (as shown).
5. Turn the wide end, and pass it through the loop.
6. Complete the knot by slipping the wide end through the knot in front. Tighten and draw up to collar.

 

The Windsor Half-Knot

1. Start with the wide end of the tie on your right. Extend it about 12 inches below the narrow end.
2. Cross the wide end over the narrow, and turn back underneath.
3. Bring the wide end up, and turn down through loop.
4. Pass the wide end around to the front from your left to right.
5. Bring the wide end up through the loop.
6. Pull the wide end through the knot in front. Tighten and draw up to collar.