How d'ya tie traditional garter ties?

[puffer]

Puffer, with all due respect, he wasn't asking about the woven garter ties. His question was directed to those who know how to tie traditional garter ties that are knitted and crocheted. If you tie a knitted or crocheted garter tie like a neck tie the bulge is going to be way to big and over long periods of time potentially uncomfortable.

Duchess, I have to respectively disagree with you.

I just contacted a good friend of mine, who makes her living providing expensive crocheted items. She took a 1" crocheted "ribbon" ( slightly less than 1/16" thick max) & tied it in a 1/2 Windsor. The "knot was less than 1/4" thick . This is less than one of Matt's ties Again it is how you "position the "knot" ( If positioned correctly, the total thickness is only 2x the thickness of the garter.) That IMHO, is NOT to "BIG" ( under a "standard Hose or "Better".

As to "knitted", that should also be the case.

As to comfort, I wear GARTERS OFTEN with Period clothing ( Pantaloons), ( Woven, Very tight woven Inkle, Knitted, Silk & Leather.) for Hours, even days, moving through VERY active events. I tie them ( TIGHTLY ) in Sq. knots,Full Windsors, Bows etc. & I NEVER have a comfort Problem.( Garters are Garters, whether "Kilt Hose or "knee high)
Also, I wear a tie & the "knot" around my neck is either a 1/2 or full Windsor.

My advise to the poster, is TRY IT & see what HE thinks.

Puffer