How To Tie A Tie

Tying a tie can seem tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy. Here are instructions for the most common method, the Four-in-Hand Knot:

Four-in-Hand Knot

1. Start: Drape the tie around your neck with the wide end on your right, hanging about 12 inches lower than the narrow end on your left.
2. Cross: Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an “X” near your neck.
3. Loop: Bring the wide end under the narrow end and back to the right side.
4. Wrap: Cross the wide end over the front of the knot again from right to left.
5. Up Through the Neck Loop: Pull the wide end up through the neck loop from underneath.
6. Tuck: Tuck the wide end down through the loop in front of the knot.
7. Tighten: Hold the narrow end while sliding the knot up to adjust tightness. Straighten the knot and center it under your collar.

Other Popular Knots

• Half Windsor Knot: A medium-sized knot that’s symmetrical and perfect for a more formal look.
• Full Windsor Knot: A large, triangular knot that’s ideal for wide collar shirts.

If you want a visual guide, there are many tutorials available online, including videos on YouTube that can show you each step in detail.