

To do so pull the wide end over the narrow end, and then back in between the tie and your collar. In this step you are making the loop in front of the knots which will eventually secure the knot.

Then wrap around the narrow end that is hanging down in front of your chest. Then pull the wide end around the part that is touching your neck (see image). The front of the tie should now be visible. All instructions are mirror images, meaning what you see in my illustrations is exactly what you should see when looking in the mirror) Then cross the wide end behind the narrow end.(Note: I am assuming you are right handed. The stitching should be visible on on both ends of the tie.

Second, the wider shape of the knot perfectly suits wide collar spreads – it even works for ties made made from thinner fabrics. First, its wider shape nicely complements rounder face shapes. There are two reasons why you may want to try this knot. The “Manhattan” is basically a half Windsor that has been tied in reverse – meaning the inner stitching of the tie faces outwards. This time around I am teaching you to tie a so-called “Manhattan” knot. Just recently I had featured the Christensen knot – a cross-patterned knot that is perfect for skinny ties. Modern Ways to Tie a Tie: The “Manhattan”Įven though I am a strong believer that the four necktie knots, that are being featured on my home page, are more than sufficient, there are indeed many other knots that have their advantages.
