Easiest Ways How To Tie A Tie – 15 Different Tie Knots For Wedding and Festive Events

The Full Windsor knot is a large, symmetrical, triangular-shaped knot. It is one of the most comfortable knots, as the back loops have a space between the necktie and collarline.

It can be a bit bulkier than other knots, so it works well with shirts that have wide-spread collars and thicker ties.

How To Tie Full Windsor Knot:

1. Cross the wide part of the tie over the narrow part near the collar.
2. Cross the wide part behind the narrow part so that the backside of the tie is facing out.
3. Bring the wide end over to the left side.
4. Pull it through the opening of the tie so that it lays out to the right side.
5. Cross the wide part over the left side with the correct part facing out.
6. Pull the wide end up through the opening at the neck.
7. Pull the tie down through the loop in front of the knot.
8. Hold the narrow end and pull the knot upwards.

The Half Windsor knot is a simplified version of the Full Windsor knot. It is a symmetrical medium-sized knot that works well with medium spread and point collars.

The knot is versatile and is perfect for both formal and casual occasions. It is a good choice for weddings, and other special events.

How To Tie a Half Windsor Knot:

1. Drape the necktie around your collar with the thick end on the left. The thick end should be longer than the thin end.
2. Cross the thick end horizontally in front of the thin end.
3. Bring the thick end around behind the thin end.
4. Bring the thick end over and through the opening near the neck.
5. Wrap the thick end across the front of the thin end.
6. Pull the thick end under and through the neck opening.
7. Pull the thick end of the knot through the loop formed in front.
8. Tighten and adjust the knot.

The Four-in-Hand knot is a popular and easy knot that is asymmetrical and narrow in shape. It is the first type of knot that most people learn to tie.

It is also one of the most versatile knots and can be worn with various collars, including point collars and button-down collars.

How to Tie a Four-in-Hand Knot:

1. Loop the tie around your neck so the wide end hangs to the left; it should be 3 or 4 inches lower than the narrow end.
2. Cross the wide part over the narrow end to form an X shape.
3. Take the wide end and wrap it behind the narrow end.
4. Bring the wide part back over the top of the narrow end.
5. Bring the wide end up through the neck loop.
6. Insert the wide end down through the tie knot.
7. Pull the wide end to tighten the knot and adjust it to your desired length.

The Trinity knot is a sophisticated tie knot that features the symbol of the Trinity. It is a challenging knot to tie, but it is worth the effort for its unique appearance.

Often used for weddings, this knot is sure to turn heads and make you stand out from the crowd.

How To Tie a Trinity Knot:

1. Drape the tie around your neck with the wide part hanging on the right side, where you want the finished length to be.
2. Cross the narrow end over the wide part.
3. Bring the narrow end back over the neck opening.
4. Pull it back down toward the right side.
5. Cross the thin part under the thick part of the tie to the other side.
6. Bring the thin end up.
7. Pull the narrow end through the neck opening and toward the right to form a heart shape.
8. Move the thin part across the heart shape and bring it up through the neck loop.
9. Keep the top loop loose and pull it through the knot.
10. Move it behind to the other side.
11. Bring the short end up through the loose loop for the final step.

The Victoria knot is a sophisticated variation of the Four-in-Hand knot that is achieved by adding an extra pass across the front.

It is a versatile knot that can be worn with a variety of collars, including point collars and button-down collars. Do make sure the tip of the wide end of the tie hits your belt buckle.

How To Tie a Victoria Knot:

1. Drape the tie around your collar with the wide end on the left, about 2-3 inches lower than where you want the finished knot to sit.
2. Cross the wide end in front of the narrow end and then behind it.
3. Pass the wide end across the front again from left to right.
4. Pass the wide end behind the knot from right to left.
5. For the third time, bring the wide end across the front and slip a finger under the new horizontal band.
6. Insert the wide end through the loop that you have created around your neck.
7. Feed the wide end downward through the horizontal band.
8. Snug the knot up by gently pulling on the wide end while holding the knot in place with the other hand.
9. Adjust the knot by holding onto it with one hand and pulling gently on the narrow end with the other hand.

The Kelvin knot is a small, symmetrical knot that is perfect for all occasions. It is a modern invention in honor of Lord Kelvin, a mathematical physicist who contributed to the theory of knots in relation to atomic structure.

It is a versatile knot that can be worn with a variety of collars, including point collars and button-down collars.

How To Tie a Kelvin Knot:

1. Drape the tie inside out around your collar with the wide end on the left.
2. Bring the wide end under the narrow end from left to right, creating an X shape.
3. Bring the wide end back across the front of the knot from right to left.
4. Continue to wrap the wide end around the narrow end and pass it back from left to right.
5. Bring the wide end across the front again.
6. Tuck the wide end upward underneath the loop around your collar.
7. Pull the tip of the wide end down through the loop that you created.
8. Pull the wide end all the way through the loop and tighten the knot down into place.

The Balthus knot is a symmetrical necktie knot invented by Polish-French painter Balthus Klossowski de Rola. It is a large knot with four loops and nine passes in total, making it one of the most complex tie knots to tie.

It is important to practice tying a Balthus knot on a table before trying to tie it on your neck, as it can be challenging.

How To Tie a Balthus Knot:

1. Drape a long-length tie around the collar with the seam facing upward and the wide side on the left.
2. Hang the wide part to the mid-thigh and the narrow end to the center of the chest.
3. Cross the narrow end over the wide end.
4. Bring the wide side in front and tuck it down behind the narrow end and cross behind it.
5. Bring the wide end back up in front and loop over the narrow end.
6. Tuck the thick end down and across.
7. Flip the wide side upward and loop it over to the center of the knot.
8. Bring the wide end down behind the knot, crossing it from right to left.
9. Bring the wide side across the front of the knot.
10. Bring the wide end behind the knot and upward.
11. Pull the wide end through the horizontal pass.

Bow ties are a classic accessory that can elevate any outfit, from a tuxedo to a suit. They are most appropriate for black-tie and white-tie events.

You have to ensure the bow tie is centered under your collar and that the wings are even.

How To Tie a Bow Tie:

1. Drape the bow tie around your collar with the right side longer than the left.
2. Cross the right end over the left end to form an X shape.
3. Loop the long end behind the X and pull tight. Leave the longer side on your shoulder.
4. Fold the short side to the right and then to the left to make a bow shape.
5. Holding the bow, bring the long part of the bow tie across the middle.
6. Fold the longer end back toward your chest and pinch the fold.
7. Push the pinched fold through the loop behind the short end to create two wings.
8. Pull the bow loops behind the wings to tighten.

The Oriental knot is a simple and stylish tie knot that is easy to tie in under a minute. It is an asymmetrical knot that can be worn with various collars, including point and button-down collars.

How To Tie an Oriental Knot:

1. Drape the tie around your collar with the wrong side facing upward and the wide end on the left.
2. Bring the wide end across the front of the narrow end and pass it back horizontally behind it.
3. Pass the wide end again across the front from left to right.
4. Pass the wide end again behind the knot from right to left.
5. Repeat step 3 and slip a finger under the third horizontal loop.
6. Bring the tip of the wide end underneath the loop around your collar and tuck it behind the knot, down over the front of the knot, and through that third horizontal loop.
7. Pull the wide end through the loop and pull it down to tighten the knot.

The Plattsburgh knot is an elongated triangle-shaped tie knot with a small opening at the bottom. It is a versatile knot worn with various collars and tie styles, but it is especially well-suited for simple patterns or solid-color ties.

How To Tie a Plattsburgh Knot:

1. Begin with the tie around your collar with the wrong side facing outward and the wide end on the left.
2. Bring the wide end behind the narrow end to the left.
3. Fold the wide end up toward the neck loop.
4. Take the wide end through the neck loop and down to the right.
5. Fold the wide end up again.
6. Take the wide end through the neck loop and down to the left.
7. Cross the wide end over the narrow end to the right.
8. Bring the wide end under the neck loop from behind and down the center.
9. Pull the wide end through the band that you created in step 7.

The Eldredge knot is a complex and flashy tie knot that is best worn with subtle patterned or solid-colored ties. It is a tough knot to tie, but it is worth the effort for its unique and eye-catching appearance.

Eldredge knot is tied entirely with the narrow part of the tie.

How To Tie an Eldredge Knot:

1. Begin with the tie around your collar with the thick end on the right side.
2. Bring the narrow end over the wide part of the tie.
3. Pass the thin end under the thick end to the right and up toward the neck loop.
4. Bring the thin end through the neck loop to the left.
5. Take the thin part across the front to the right. Then into the neck loop from underneath.
6. Bring the thin side to the left and the back of the thick end to the right.
7. Take the narrow end across the front towards the left and through the loop created in Step 6.
8. Pull the thin end up to the center to tighten.
9. Take the narrow end down through the neck loop to the left side.
10. Take the thin end up to the center towards the neck loop and down through the neck loop to the right.
11. Bring the thin end across the front towards the left and into the loop created in Step 10.
12. Pull the thin end towards the left to tighten.
13. Tuck the remaining thin end behind the knot.

The Cape knot is a sophisticated and stylish tie knot that is an upgraded version of the Atlantic knot. It looks best when tied with thick, solid-colored ties.

The cape wraps around like a backpack, distributing the weight of the cape evenly and preventing it from slipping off.

How To Tie a Cape Knot:

1. Wear the tie around your collar with the thick end on the right side.
2. Bring the narrow end over to the right.
3. Bring the thin end under the neck loop.
4. Take the narrow end out of the loop on the right side.
5. Then bring the thin end behind the neck loop to the left.
6. Take the narrow end through the neck loop again.
7. Bring the thin side through the left and bring it to the right in front of the knot.
8. Take the narrow end behind and through the neck loop on the right side.
9. Bring the thin part down over the loop on the right side.
10. Now pass through the small loop.
11. Bring the thin end to the back of the thick end.

The Christensen knot is a medium-sized, diagonally symmetrical tie knot that looks best on spread collars. It is a stylish and versatile knot that is perfect for festivals.

Swedish designer Amanda Christensen invented the Christensen knot. For many years, she was the only person who knew how to tie it, but eventually, people were able to figure out the steps involved.

How To Tie a Christensen Knot:

1. Drape the tie around your collar with the thick end on the right.
2. Bring the thick end over the thin end to the left.
3. Take the thick end around behind the thin end horizontally from left to right.
4. Take the thick end up in front of the neck loop.
5. Pull the thick end down behind the neck loop, located on the left side of the thin end.
6. Take the thick end in front across the diagonal and horizontal bands from the previous step. Hold a finger under the crossing.
7. Take the thick end around behind the knot from left to right.
8. Bring the thick side across the front on the top of the horizontal fold from the previous step. Keep the bands off the collar with a finger.
9. Take the thick end up behind the neck loop.
10. Tuck the thick end down behind both horizontal bands and pull through.
11. Pull the knot into place by holding it with one hand and pulling on the thin end.

The Nicky knot is a versatile and stylish tie knot that is a combination of the Four-in-Hand and Victoria knots. It is a symmetrical knot that looks great with collars, including point collars and button-down collars.

How To Tie a Nicky Knot:

1. Drape the tie around your collar with the thick side on the right and the seam facing out.
2. Cross the thin end over the thick end.
3. Bring the thick end up through the neck loop.
4. Take the thick end out of the loop on the right.
5. Bring the thick end around the front and under the neck loop.
6. Take the thick end down and through the band that you created in step 5.
7. Pull the thick end gently to tighten the knot.
8. Adjust the knot so that it is centered under your collar and the tip of the thin end hits your belt buckle.

The Pratt knot is a medium-sized, symmetrical tie knot that is a variation of the Windsor knot. It is a versatile knot that looks great with a variety of collars, including narrow-point collars and button-down collars.

It is also a good alternative to the Four-in-Hand knot for those who want a knot with a bit more volume.

How To Tie a Pratt Knot:

1. Wrap the tie around your collar from the wrong side up with the wide end on the right side, a few inches lower than the narrow end.
2. Cross the wide end under the narrow end.
3. Bring the wide end up and loop it down the opening at the neck.
4. Cross the wide end to the right with the correct side facing up.
5. Then pull it up through the neck opening.
6. Bring the wide end down through the knot loop.
7. Gently adjust the knot and lower the collar.