Hey, thanks for the resource, it's a good one. As for me though, I've never had much luck with following visual, pictorial guides like this. I've had much more luck watching and following along with video instructions. Thanks to the wonder that is Youtube, tying a bowtie becomes easy!

I occassionally wear bowties to work (and other types of non-standard neckwear) just because. Actually, today I just happen to be wearing one.

Here are my 2 favourite guides (that make the most sense to me).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJv4Qh7zR3E
(The part that says to "snap it shut" is very good advice.)

http://www.youtube.com/v/nKeuucjpckA

The final result:


A hand-tied bowtie always has some "personality" to it. ith: