How to Tie a Windsor 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.

See the instruction below with photos.

* Note the opposite handedness is in the ()

Step One
Start with the wide part of the tie on the right side(or Left), Like above. You will only move the wide side of the tie.
* opposite handedness instruciton in ()
Step Two
Wide side over the narrow side.
Step Three
Up through the neck loop from the underneath.
Step Four
Down to the right. ( or left if you started on the left)
Step Five
Around the back of the narrow side to the left. (or right)
Step Six
Up to the center towards the neck loop.
Step Seven
Through the neck loop and down to the left. ( or Right)
Step Eight
Across the front to the right. ( or Left)
Step Nine
Up into the neck loop from the underneath.
Step Ten
Down through the loop in the front you just created.
Step Eleven
Tighten the knot by pulling the wide end and adjust the knot up.
Step Twelve
Look great and enjoy your night.