How to Tie a Double Windsor Knot

This is a popular method for tying neckties.  The double windsor gives a professional look without taking extensive time or effort to learn.

Step 1: Setup

Lift up the collar of your shirt and place the tie around your neck with the two ends hanging down in front of you.  Place the tie so that the narrow end is in your dominant hand.  The wide end should come down slightly two times lower than the narrow end.

Comments

[yellowcatt]

Very good, I generally prefer the half Windsor.

[kerndone]

This is probably the best knot for a tie...but it is sometimes too big for either the shirt or takes up too much length on the tie. I switch to the half windsor for those situations. :)

[rbar47]

completely agree!

[kerndone]

Forgot to mention in my comment, nice instructable!

[rbar47]

Thanks!

[scoochmaroo]

This is my favorite knot for a necktie. Thanks for sharing it here!

[rbar47]

Not a problem! Thanks for commenting.

[heathbar64]

Oh happy day, this is the knot I use!! but I could never show anybody how to do it. I get messed up if I start thinking about it.

[rbar47]

Haha it really was more challenging to explain than I was expecting.