How to tie a Tie

Whether you are going to wear a tie for a function gathering or some other events for the celebration. Once you master the skills, tying knots on your clothing will be a very simple task. It would be best if you had a few things like a mirror, a dress shirt and a little bit of time to knot on your neck. In this article, we had mentioned some of the popular knots like four in hand, Windsor or the simple knot comfortable on your clothing. Let’s have a look on them below –

• Tie a Four in Hand Knot

These are the most common knot used on the dress shirt. It is quite simpler to knot than the Windsor knots and looks good in every non-tuxedo wear.

Steps –

1. Begin with the broad end (“B”) of your tie on your right and extend it about 10 inches below the small end (“S”). Now, Cross the broad end (“B”) over the small end (“S”).
2. Now cross the broad end (“B”) under the small end (“S”) from right to left.
3. One more time cross the broad end (“B”) over the small end (“S”).
4. Pull the broad end (“B”) under and pass the loop between the tie and the collar of your shirt.
5. Hold the knot steady and slip down the broad end across the knot.
6. Across pull the tie. Centre the dimple and Tighten.
7. The Final Look of the Tie

• Half Windsor Knot Tie

This knot is worn generally during formal gatherings. It requires a suit and a butterfly collar to knot on the neck.

Steps –

1. Cross the broad end (“B”) over the small one end (“S”).
2. Wrap the broad end (“B”) behind the small end (“S”) from right to left.
3. Now wrap the broad end (“B”) over the small end (“S”) from right to left, crossing across the loop between the collar and the tie of your shirt.
4. Bring the broad end (“B”) in front and over the small end (“S”).
5. Wrap the broad end (“B”) around the narrow part one more time and slip up across the loop between the collars and tie again.
6. Loosely stabilizing the knot, slip the broad end (“B”) through it.
7. Pull the tie all the way through. Centre the dimple. Tighten.
8. The Final Look

• Full Windsor Knot Tie

This is the most advanced way to tie the knot to your neck. This knot is suitable for the shirt with a widespread collar.

Steps –

1. Cross the broad end (“B”) over the small (“S”) from left to right.
2. Cross the broad end (“B”) under the small end (“S”) in the loop between the tie and the collar of your shirt.
3. Then bring the broad end (“B”) back up to the centre, through the neck loop, and down to the right.
4. Pass the broad end (“B”) under the small (“S”) one from left to right.
5. Bring large end up and around from left to right.
6. Now pass it through the neck loop one more time and pull through to the left.
7. Bring the broad end (“B”) over the knot you created, from left to right.
8. Bring the piece up around your neck, covering the front of the knot completely.
9. Pass the broad end (“B”) through the space between the knot and the portion of the tie covering it.
10. Pull the tie all the way through. Center the dimple. Tighten.
11. The Final Look

• Pratt Knot Tie

If you are looking for a knot that is comfortable to medium to widespread collars dress shirts, then Pratt knot is the best one for it.

Steps –

1. Start with the broad end (“B”) of your tie on your right and extend it about 12 inches low on the small end (“S”). Cross the broad end (“B”) under the small end (“S”).
2. Take the broad end (“B”) of the tie over and under the small end (“S”). Draw the loop down and tighten the tie of the knot.
3. Take the broad end (“B”) over to the right.
4. Pull the broad end (“B”) up, behind the loop.
5. Take the broad end (“B”) of the tie and pull it down through the loop in front of the tie.
6. Gently, tighten the knot while pressing both sides of a knot (this will creates dimple on top of the knot).
7. The Final Look of the Tie.

• Simple Knot Tie

This knot is a tie during the 1940s. It’s the knot that can also be used with a skinny tie. To ensure that when you knot a skinny tie, a skinny suit should be there.

Steps –

1. Begin with the Tie backside facing away from you and then cross the broad end (“B”) underneath the small end (“S”) to the left.
2. Cross the broad end (“B”) over and to the left side.
3. Move upwards through the loop between the tie and the collar of your shirt from underneath.
4. Pull the broad end (“B”) down across the knot
5. Pull the tie all the way through. Center the dimple. Tighten.
6. See the final look of the tie.

These are some of the ways you can try to tie a knot when there is any special occasion for it. Tying the knot of different ways requires the above steps and instructions to follow up. Try to learn these above steps and follow on your own to tie a knot.