How To Tie A Tie? The Four In Hand Knot

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By SunSeven


The four-in-hand knot, also known as simple knot or schoolboy knot is a method of tying a man's necktie. The four-in-hand is believed to be the most popular method of tying ties due to its simplicity. It is a narrow and slightly asymmetrical tie knot, more suited for a standard button-down shirt and works best with wide ties made from heavy fabrics.

Assuming there is no previous knowledge on the reader's part, I am trying to explain with the aid of pictures how to tie the four in hand knot below. I am sure you will find it easy to follow the method, and understand and practice it easily.

Needless to say, but you are going to need a mirror and a tie to start practicing!

Step One
Step One

Step 1

Place the necktie around your neck with the broader end on your right. It must hang lower down than the narrower end.

Step Two
Step Two

Step 2

Take the broad end side and move it left and across the narrow end, holding the narrow end in your left hand. Now pass the broad end around the narrow end

Step Three
Step Three

Step 3

Pass the broad end around the narrow end so that it is lying on the left again. You can see the shape of the knot beginning to materialize.

Step Four
Step Four

Step 4

Pass the broad end underneaththe half-formed knot. Then pull the whole of the broad end through to the front.

Step Five
Step Five

Step 5

Pass the broad end of the necktie between the layer of the knot which is now on top and the layer directly underneath it, and pull the broad end through.

Step Six
Step Six

Step 6

Hold the narrow end of the tie firmly and slowly tighten the knot. Do not forget to button your shirt!

You are done.


Bonus: How To Knot Four-in-hand Video

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spacebull  says:
2 years ago

So many people don't know how to tie a tie... this will be useful to them :)

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Syaarif  says:
2 years ago

can u give example for any other type

Pleaseeee..

cynthia jensen  says:
2 years ago

I am not able to print out steps four five and six??

John  says:
2 years ago

this was fairly good, but not completly accurate. For 15 differnet tie knots see www.2tieatie.com <a href="http://www.2tieatie.com">how to tie a tie</a>

2tieatie.com  says:
2 years ago

A great step by step example of the 4 in hand is at http://2tieatie.com/four-in-hand-knot.html. It also includes video steps

Brent  says:
2 years ago

This was awkward for me. I have been using this site for the four in hand knot. http://www.2tieatie.com/four-in-hand-knot.html This is several teens showing how to tie the knot. It has step by step diagrams for the Four in hand as well as a video

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