What age is this origami Necktie for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ネクタイ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami NecktieネクタイNecktie

A long, thin necktie with a knot. Glue it on a Father's Day card as a present.

5 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

左右の角を合わせて半分に折り、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
上の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the top edges to the center line.
もう一度、ななめのふちをまん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the slanted edges to the center line again.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上の先を、下へ折る（むすび目になる）
Fold the top tip down to make the knot.
先が、少しはばの広いところまで来るように折ります。
できあがり！しまや水玉のもようをかいたら、ネクタイのできあがり！
Finished! Draw stripes or dots, and your necktie is finished!

How to play

「シャツ」といっしょに作って、シャツのえりの下にはると、とてもかっこいいよ。

Make a shirt too, and glue the tie under the collar. It looks very cool!

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
necktieネクタイ
knotむすび目
Father's Day父の日
stripeしま（線のもよう）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Necktie for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ネクタイ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.