The half-Windsor knot is a smaller counterpart of the Full Windsor knot. Compared to the full Windsor knot, this knot is of medium size and volume. The half-Windsor knot is slightly asymmetrical knot with a triangular shape. This knot has a timeless and elegant look. The half-Windsor knot is a more casual knot and can be worn to most occasions. By following the steps below, you can create a perfect half-Windsor knot. When you finished all steps, only adjust the knot by gently holding the sides of the knot to avoid losing volume. In case you prefer to start with the wide end of the tie on the left side, the steps from the half-Windsor knot step-by-step guide below are mirrored. Find the perfect tie from Rogier to tie stunning half-Windsor knots.

The half-Windsor knot step-by-step guide below provides more detail about how to perform each step correctly.

	Step 1 Rest the tie over the neckline with the wide end of the tie on the right side and the small end on the left side. The wide end rests further down than the small end. When tying the Windsor knot you only move the wide end (labelled as A in the illustration).
	Step 2 Move the wide end over the small end.
	Step 3 Move the wide end under the small end and to the right side.
	Step 4 Move the wide end up and toward the neck loop.
	Step 5 Move the wide end through the neck loop and to the left side.
	Step 6 Move the wide end across the front and over the knot. The wide end points towards the right side.
	Step 7 Move the wide end up and in the neck loop.
	Step 8 Move the wide end through the loop at the front of the knot
	Step 9 Tighten the knot. Adjust and slide the knot into perfect shape and position.

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