How to Tie

How to Tie the Windsor Knot

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About the

About the Windsor Windsor Knot

Knot

Although the Duke of Windsor never specifically used the Windsor knot, he did favor a wide triangular knot. In actuality, the Duke achieved his trendsetting look by tying a Four-in-Hand with specially made wide and extra thick ties. The Windsor knot was invented by the public as a way to imitate the Duke's knot style. There are several derivatives of the Windsor that are all referred to by the same name. The Windsor delivers a symmetrical and solid triangular knot that works best with a spread collar. This knot is also mistakenly referred to as the “Double Windsor” knot.

KNOT SIZE 4//5

SYMMETRY 555

DIFFICULTY 22/5

SELF-RELEASING

The The Windsor Knot Tying Instr Tying Instructions

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Windsor Knot Step-by-Step Guide

Windsor Knot Step-by-Step Guide

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Start with the wide end of the tie on the right and the small end on the left. The tip of the small end should rest slightly above your belly-button (this will vary depending on your height and the length & thickness of your tie). Only move the active (wide) end.

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Wide end over the small end to the left.

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STEP Up into the neck loop from underneath.

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STEP Down to the left.

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STEP Around the back of the small end to the right.

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STEP Up to the center, towards neck loop.

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Through the neck loop and down to the right.

Through the neck loop and down to the right.

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Across the front to the left.

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Up into the neck loop from underneath.

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Down through the loop you've just created in the front.

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Tighten the knot by pulling down on the wide end. Slide the knot up & adjust.

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Tighten the knot by pulling down on the wide end. Slide the knot up & adjust.

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