How to Tie a Tie in a Half Windsor Knot

The Half Windsor Knot is a slightly thinner knot than Windsor knot but still retains it's symmetrical shape.  The Half Windsor knot, therefore is suitable for most shirt collars and maintains a polished appearance for any occasions.

Tying a Half Windsor Knot

Watch our video tutorial for tying a Half Windsor Knot or follow the illustrated steps below.

1.  Begin with the wide end of the tie on your right side extending about one foot below the narrow end on your left side.

2.  Cross wide end over and around the back of the narrow end.

3.  Bring the wide end up through the front of the loop and back down on the right region.

4.  Wrap the wide end across the front from right to left, then around the back of the narrow end and up through the loop.

5.  Bring the wide end down passing it through the front of the knot and tighten.  Now hold down the narrow end of your tie with one hand while you slide the knot up to the center of your collar with the other hand.

Now there you are.  The Half Windsor tie knot for your next major celebration or important event.  Confidence and self-esteem are yours.