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The Half Windsor
The Four in Hand
Bow Tie

Bow Tie

1. Start with tend in left hand extending1-1/2" below that in right hand.

2. Cross longer end over shorter and pass up through loop.

3. Form front loop of bow doubling up shorter end (hanging) and placing across collar points.

4. Holding this front loop with thumb and forefinger of left hand. Drop long end down over front..

5. Place right forefinger pointing up on bottom half of hanging part of tie. Pass up behind front front loop and...

6. ...poke resulting loop through knot behind front loop (see illustration). Even ends and tighten.