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HOW TO KNOT A TIE
(Don't panic;  just  follow  the pictures.) 

How to tie a Windsor Knot 

1.
Situate the tie so that end "A" is longer than end "B"
and cross "A" over "B".

2.
Bring "A" up through loop between collar and tie;
then back down.

3.
Pull "A" underneath "B"
and to the left, and
back through the loop again.

4.
Bring "A" across the front
from left to right.

5.
Pull "A" up
through the loop again.

6.
Bring "A" down
through the knot in front.

7.
Using both hands,
tighten the knot
and draw up to the collar.

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How to tie a Half Windsor

1.
Situate the tie so that end "A"
is longer than end "B"
and cross "A" over "B".

2.
Bring "A" up
around and behind "B".

3.
Bring "A" up.

4.
Pull "A" up
and through the loop.

5.
Bring "A" around front,
over "B" from left to right.

6.
Again, bring "A" up
and through the loop.

7.
Bring "A" down
through the knot in front.

8.
Using both hands,
tighten the knot
and draw up to collar.

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How to tie a Four in Hand

1.
Situate the tie so that end "A"
is longer than end "B"
and cross "A" over "B".

2.
Turn "A" back
underneath "B".

3.
Continue by bringing "A"
back over in front of "B" again.

4.
Pull "A" up and through
the loop around your neck.

5.
Hold the front of the knot loosely with your index finger and
bring "A" down through
the front loop.

6.
Remove finger and tighten knot snugly to collar by holding "B" and sliding the knot.

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 How to tie a bowtie 

1.
Place the bow tie around your neck, situating it so that end "A"
is longer than end "B".

2.
Cross "A" over "B".

3.
Bring "A" up
and under the loop.

4.
Now double "B" over itself
to form the front base loop of the tie.

5.
Loop "A" over the center
of the loop you just formed.

6.
Holding everything in place,
double "A" back on itself and poke it through the loop behind the tie.

7.
Adjust the tie by tugging at the ends of it and straightening the center knot.

There you go....   Looking good !!        Have a good time, eh?  

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