How d'ya tie traditional garter ties?

[Sir William]

I prefer to use a clove hitch - very similar to what McMurdo uses or what Matt describes - but pass one end under the garter where it crosses, and then let it hang down with the other end. This serves to "cinch" the garter in place, especially when the hose top is folded down.

[puffer]

Here are some thoughts that may be of assistance. I choose the type of "knot" I use based on the style Hose, the style Garter Tie, The "look" I am wearing.

Type of Hose =
Inexpensive (http://stores.ebay.com/WB-SOCKS_KILT...QQftidZ2QQtZkm )
Standard (http://www.usakilts.com/store/cart.p...uct_detail&p=4 ) & (http://stores.shop.ebay.com/RAB-Sock...34Q2ec0Q2em322 ) & etc.
Top Grade = ( http://www.usakilts.com/store/cart.p...ct_detail&p=78 ) & of course Matt's "LEWIS HOSE.

Type of Ties =
Silk or synthetic ribbon ( short & tied with NO ends showing )
Standard Woven ( like Matt's )
"Snake" Garter
INKLE WOVEN ( not "knitted or crocheted" as mentioned above )

Hose & Ties = TYPE OF KNOT I use.

NOTE - The 1/2 WINDSOR KNOT is NOT that much more bulky than the way Matt shows, if tied & positioned correctly. The "full" Windsor is.

Inexpensive Hose = Ribbon ( most of the time ) or "Standard woven Tie" ( tied sim. to the way Matt suggests.
Standard Hose = Standard Woven Tie ( tied like Matt suggests or 1/2 Windsor ) INKLE Weave ( usually 1/2 Windsor.), Snake Garter ( tied as Matt suggests)

Top Grade Hose = See Standard Hose.

NOTE- INKLE WOVEN TIES.- My ties are VERY TIGHTLY WOVEN & are actually only slightly more "bulky" than Standard Woven Ties. But be advised, many INKLE woven Ties are not as tightly woven & use different yarn, therefore are bulkier.

I hope this is of assistance.

Puffer