Tips for Tying the Hyacinth Collar

Here are some easy tips for tying the Hyacinth collar. If you are creating the bow tie version - watch our video here:
https://www.peonypatterns.com/pages/tying-a-bow

If you are creating the sailor tie, follow these steps.

Start by crossing the LEFT tail over the RIGHT one.

Bring the LEFT tail under the RIGHT one then back to the top.

Pull the LEFT one down.

Next, cross the RIGHT tail over the LEFT one.

 

 

 

Bring the RIGHT tail under the LEFT one then back to the top.

Pull both tails to make a centre square knot, adjust as needed to make the tail ends as even as possible.