How to Tie a Tie in a Hanover Knot

The Hanover Knot is slightly thicker than the Windsor knot, however it does retain its symmetrical appearance.  The Hanover tie knot is best with wide collar shirts.

Tying a Hanover Knot

Watch our video tutorial for tying a Hanover 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 left side.  Twist the wide end of the tie exposing the seam.

2.  Cross the narrow end over the wide end and then cross the wide end from left to right back over the narrow end.

3.  Bring the wide end around to the back and up through the loop and down over the left region.

4.  Bring the wide end around the back and forward to the front from left to right.  Continue by bringing the wide end up through the front of the loop and down on the left region.

5.  Bring the wide end across the front from left to right and then around to the back and up through the loop.

6.  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.

A bit of a challenge; this one.  The Hanover tie knot adds an exclamation point to the statement that your formal wear is making at any meeting or gathering.