How to tie a tie - pratt knot

How to tie a pratt knot

Pratt Knot gained his popularity in the last 30 years. Like Oriental Knot, the necktie begins with inside-out around the neck. Pratt Knot uses approximately the same length of the necktie as Nicky Knot. Some people don't like these necktie knots because these necktie knots end up with their narrow ends inside out. Below are step by step diagrams to show how to tie a tie using this Pratt Knot.

	1. Start with wide end of necktie extending approximately a foot longer than narrow end. Cross wide end under 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. Necktie wide end up through loop.
	3. Necktie wide end down and underneath the necktie narrow end.
	4. Around, passing necktie wide end across the front of necktie narrow end.
	5. Necktie wide end up through loop.
	6. Holding front of knot loosely with index finger, pass necktie wide end down through necktie knot in front.
	7. Remove finger and tighten knot carefully. while pulling down necktie 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.