How to Tie a Hanover Knot in 1 Minute

Instructions for Tying a Hanover Knot

The instructions for tying a Hanover knot are shown below. We assume that you are right-handed in the following instructions. The figures below are mirror images. They are what you will see if you stand in front of a mirror.

1. At the beginning, the wide end of the tie should be on your right side and the other end should be on your left side. Note that the tie should begin inside out.




2. Cross the narrow end over the other end. Now three regions are formed (Left, Right and Center).




3. Bring the wide end over the narrow end from Left to Right.




4. Bring the wide end up from the Right region to the Center region.




5. Bring the wide end over the tie knot from the Center region to the Left region.




6. Bring the wide end under the narrow end from Left to Right.




7. Bring the wide end up from Right to Center.




8. Bring the wide end underneath the tie knot to the Left region.




9. Bring the wide end over the tie knot to the Right region.




10. Bring the wide end up from the Right region to the Center region.





11. Bring the wide end down and pass the loop in front. Ensure that the knot is tightened.



12. Use one hand to pull the narrow end down gently and use the other hand to move the knot up until it reaches the center of the collar.

How to Tie a Kelvin Knot in 1 Minute

The Kelvin is an ideal knot for slim ties of heavy materials such as wool or cotton. This small and arrow knot is a bit bigger than the Four-in-Hand, but symmetric and very elegant. It has a regular trapezoid shape. The Kelvin knot belongs to the group of knots that start with placing the tie around the neck inside-out. It looks best on collars with narrow collar opening.

How to Tie a Four in Hand Knot in 1 Minute

This knot is the most widely used because it is very easy to tie and good for ties of all types. It makes a narrow, elongated knot, slightly asymmetric, which isn’t good for wide collar shirts. The knot is rather small on an ordinary silk tie. It looks best on tall men and men of medium height and is also recommended for men with shorter necks: thanks to its shape, the knot visually elongates the neck a bit. Due to its simplicity, the knot tends to work loose so it might require some adjustment during the day. There are several unconfirmed theories about the origin of the name. One of them suggests that drivers of four-in-hand carriages used to tie their ties this way.

How To Tie a Full Windsor Knot in 1 Minute

The Windsor is the most well-known tie knot for official occasions such as business meetings, job interviews, etc. It’s a large and symmetric knot that looks good on wide collar shirts. Keep in mind that due to its width, the Windsor visually shortens the neck a bit. The knot is rather complicated in structure and might turn out too large on thick ties, so it is recommended for lighter materials. The Duke of Windsor is commonly believed to be the inventor of the knot, but in fact it was invented by the public in an attempt to copy the large Four-in-hand knot on the Duke’s tie, which was made of especially thick materials.

How To Tie a Half Windsor Knot in 1 Minute

The Half-Windsor is a bit smaller than the normal Windsor and easier to do. It makes a slightly asymmetric triangular knot of medium size that is still suitable for formal events. The knot looks good on all types of collars including an open-collar and is ideal for wider ties of light and medium fabrics.

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