How to Tie a Tie: Four-in-Hand Knot

Overview

• The four-in-hand knot is one of the easiest and most popular methods for tying a tie.

Steps to Tie the Four-in-Hand Knot

1. Position the Tie

   • Hold the wide end of the tie in your right hand and the narrow end in your left hand.
   • The wide end should be about twice as long as the narrow end.

2. Wrap the Tie

   • Wrap the wide end of the tie around the narrow end, ensuring the wide end is in front of the narrow end.

3. Form the Loop

   • Push the wide end of the tie through the loop created by your neck.
   • Begin to form the knot by pushing the wide end through.

4. Tighten the Knot

   • Pull the narrow end of the tie to tighten the knot at your neck.
   • Ensure the tie is straight and the collar is over the tie.

5. Final Adjustments

   • Make sure everything looks neat and aligned.

Tips

• Each tie may vary in length, so practice is essential to find the best length for your tie.
• Keep everything straight to ensure a clean finish.