How to tie a tie - four in hand knot

How to tie a four-in-hand knot

The Four-in-Hand Knot is the best known necktie knot because of its simplicity. Most people begin tying this necktie knot before tying other more complicated necktie knots. Because of its small size, it is suitable for heavy material like woven, knitted or wool ties without the bulky appearance. Since this necktie knot uses only a short length of the necktie, it is suitable for taller person. People can tie these necktie knots really small and so small that these necktie knots' asymmetry wouldn't be noticeable from a distance. Untie this necktie is easy because of its simplicity. Below flash movie will show you the Four-in-Hand Knot iis very easy. Further below are step by step diagrams to show how to tie a tie using this Four-in-Hand Knot.

How to tie a Four-in-Hand Knot flash movie

	1. Start with wide end of necktie extending approximately a foot longer than narrow end. Cross wide end over narrow end. The actual extension will depend on your height and your neck sze. After the necktie knot has been done, the wide end should cover the shirt. The narrow end behind wide end and therefore it is not that important.
	2. Cross wide end over narrow end and back underneath.
	3. Continue around, passing wide end across front of narrow end once more.
	4. pass wide end up through loop.
	5. Holding front of knot loosely with index finger, pass wide end down through knot in front.
	6. Remove finger and tighten knot carefully. while pulling down narrow end with one hand, use other hand to slide knot up snugly. Do not remove dimple; try to keep it as nearly centered as possible. This is probably the most difficult step of the four-in-hand-knot.