The half windsor tie knot is easy to learn and creates a symmetrical knot which is great if your tie isn’t quite long enough to tie a full windsor. This one is quick to tie although can be a little difficult to un-do at the end of the day.

The half windsor gains its name from being similar to the windsor; the tie is brought up around the neck loop on one side as opposed to both.

How to tie a Half Windsor Knot

1. Cross the front of the tie over the tail, then underneath it in the opposite direction.
2. Bring the front up over the neck band to the right
3. Still holding the front, turn it down through the neck band on the opposite side
4. Cross over the front of the tie from left to right
5. Pull the front up through the neck band, loosen the loop you created in step 4 and feed the blade through.
6. Adjust the knot to sit comfortably against your shirt collar.

You’ve just perfected your half windsor knot, congratulations!

Learn how to tie a Full Windsor Knot.

Learn how to tie a Four In Hand Knot.