How To Tie A Tie? The Four In Hand Knot

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 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 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 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 4

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

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.