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The diagram illustrates how to knot a bow

tie

in eight stages.

To begin

with, the

tie

should be placed around the neck, with one

end

slightly longer than the other.

Then

place the longer

end

over the other and pass it upwards and behind the point where the two ends cross.

Next

, take the other

end

of the

tie

and bend it twice to form an ‘S’ shape. Bring

the longer

Suggestion

the long

end

down and in front, so that it holds the ‘S’ curve in place. Now comes the trickiest part of the process. Take the long

end

of the

tie

and form a similar ‘S’ shape before passing it through the narrow gap behind the other

end

.

This

creates a knot and the bow should now be held securely in place.

Finally

, adjust both sides of the bow to make it symmetrical and prepare to be the envy of your friends.