How to Fold an Easy Traditional Origami Tie

These instructions will show you how to make an easy origami tie, a perfect model to fold for a holiday like Father’s Day.

This model is great for beginners and can be folded in under five minutes. You can even pair it with an origami shirt using a smaller paper size.

Origami Necktie Step-by-Step Instructions

• Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Level 2
• Folding time: Less than 5 minutes
• Model designer: Traditional
• Recommended paper: Chiyogami 15×15 cm (6×6 in)

Step 1

Start with the white side of the paper facing up. Turn the paper 45 degrees clockwise. Fold in half and unfold.

Step 2

Bring the bottom corner up and align it with the top corner. Mark a pinch along the dotted line and unfold.

Step 3

Fold both sides to the center line.

Step 4

Fold the top corner down to the point of intersection.

Step 5

Turn the model over and fold along the dotted line. Use the small crease you made in Step 2 as a reference. Do not fold the back flap.

Step 6

Flip the model over and fold along the dotted line to the point indicated on the diagram.

Step 7

Squash fold as shown on the diagram. We’re going to create two new folds. You can watch the video in Step 8 if you’re unsure about this step.

Step 8

Repeat steps 6 and 7 on the right side.

Step 9

Bring the top corner down by folding along the dotted line.

Step 10

Tuck the top flap under the second flap, as shown in the diagram.

The Completed Origami Necktie

Well done on completing your origami necktie!

Feel free to get creative with different kinds of paper to see how they can give your design a whole new look.

I’d recommend trying out chiyogami because its lovely patterns will make your paper tie pop.

Share your origami ties with us in the comments or on socials. We’d love to see how yours turned out!