what knot bow ties
A striped bow tie. The bow tie /ËboÊ/ is a type of necktie. A modern bow tie is tied using a common shoelace knot, which is also called the bow knot for that reason. It consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar of a shirt in a symmetrical manner so that the two opposite ends form loops.
Bow Tie Knot. Bow Tie Knot Tying. Cross the long end over the short. Then tuck it up under the short end and pull tight against the neck. Fold the short end into a half bow. Then bring the long end down in front of the half bow. Fold the long end into the second half bow and pass it behind behind the first one. Straighten and pull tight.