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Do you know how to tie a tie? The Four in Hand knot, also called the 'schoolboy knot' is probably the easiest way to tie a necktie. With just five steps in the knotting process, this is one that you can teach to younger gentlemen who opted out of the clip-on tie.
This knot produces a small, narrow tie head with a severe asymmetrical slant (for a small, symmetrical knot, see the Pratt knot). The four-in-hand is best suited for narrow collars, but can be stylishly worn with a wider collar to show some of the tie around the neck.
- Hang the tie around your neck. The wide end of the tie should be on your right side, the narrow end at your left. Extend the wide end a foot below the narrow end.
- Cross the wide end over the narrow end.
- Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end.
- Cross over the narrow end again. We are making a ‘bridge’, here, for the tie to cross under later. Tuck a couple of your fingers in here to keep it from flattening, so we can get the tie in here.
- Pull the wide end up through the loop at your neck. It is going to flop in your face, but I’m sure you’ll manage.
- Bend the wide end down and tuck it through the ‘bridge’ that we made before.
- Pull the tie taut by sliding the knot. Before you draw the knot up, pinch the top of the wide end to create a dimple on the front of the tie.
Celebrity Four-in-hand necktie examples:
4 Ways to Tie a Necktie: Charts and Instructions:
| Four-in Hand Knot | Half-Windsor Knot | Full Windsor Knot | Pratt (Shelby) Knot |
How to Tie Necktie: Four-in-Hand Knot Example on Robert Downey Jr.
Wear a four-in-hand knot with a wide collar for a look that is very stylish, with a casual feel. Especially if you happen to own a silver jacket, like Robert Downey Jr.
Here, Robert Downey Jr. attends 'The Avengers' Premiere, Closing Night Of The Tribeca Film Festival Sponsored By Bombay Sapphire on April 28, 2012 in New York City.
Do you know how to tie a tie?Learn to tie the four-in-hand necktie...
Celebrity four-in-hand necktie examples:
4 Ways to Tie a Necktie: Charts and Instructions:
| Four-in Hand Knot | Half-Windsor Knot | Full Windsor Knot | Pratt (Shelby) Knot |
How to Tie Necktie: Four-in-Hand Knot Example on Conan O'Brien
Conan O'Brien probably sports the four-in-hand because the knot uses up less of the tie length, and Conan is a tall guy.
On the left, we have Conan wearing a four-in-hand knot backstage in April of 2011 at Malaria No More Presents: Hollywood Bites Back! at Club Nokia L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. On the right, Conan attends Stand Up For Heroes: A Benefit For The Bob Woodruff Family Fund at Town Hall on November 07, 2007 in New York City.
Do you know how to tie a tie?Learn to tie the four-in-hand necktie...
Celebrity Four-in-hand necktie examples:
4 Ways to Tie a Necktie: Charts and Instructions:
| Four-in Hand Knot | Half-Windsor Knot | Full Windsor Knot | Pratt (Shelby) Knot |
How to Tie Necktie: Four-in-Hand Knot Example on Aziz Ansari
A four-in-hand is a quick knot that fits well with narrow collars. It's easy to create a neat and tidy look with a four-in-hand knot against a well-fitting collar.
Here, Aziz wears a four-in-hand knot at Audi's The Art of Elysium's 5th annual HEAVEN at Union Station on January 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
Do you know how to tie a tie?Learn to tie the four-in-hand necktie...
Celebrity Four-in-hand necktie examples:
4 Ways to Tie a Necktie: Charts and Instructions:
| Four-in Hand Knot | Half-Windsor Knot | Full Windsor Knot | Pratt (Shelby) Knot |
How to Tie Necktie: Four-in-Hand Knot Example on Bill Murray
While the four-in-hand is one of the easiest knots to tie, it also has a small profile and asymmetrical look that can be worn to the most formal of events.
Here, Bill Murray attends the 76th Annual Academy Awards on February 29, 2004 at the Kodak Theater, in Hollywood, California.
Do you know how to tie a tie?Learn to tie the four-in-hand necktie...
Celebrity Four-in-hand necktie examples:
4 Ways to Tie a Necktie: Charts and Instructions:
| Four-in Hand Knot | Half-Windsor Knot | Full Windsor Knot | Pratt (Shelby) Knot |
Seth Green is an actor known for funny roles, including lending his voice to Family Guy as Chris Griffin. Since he is perceived as a casual guy, the look of a four-in-hand knot really benefits his upscale look.
Here, Seth Green attends the 37th Annual IAFSA, ASIFA-Hollywood Annie Awards held at UCLA's Royce Hall on February 6, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
Do you know how to tie a tie?Learn to tie the four-in-hand necktie...
Celebrity Four-in-hand necktie examples:
4 Ways to Tie a Necktie: Charts and Instructions:
| Four-in Hand Knot | Half-Windsor Knot | Full Windsor Knot | Pratt (Shelby) Knot |
Here we see the look also worn by Robert Downey Jr. and Seth Green, where a wide collar is worn with the small four-in-hand knot. Here, Michael Cera has chosen a tie of a thicker material, turning the dial down to an even more casual level.
In this photo, Michael Cera attends the premiere of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on July 27, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
Do you know how to tie a tie?Learn to tie the four-in-hand necktie...
Celebrity Four-in-hand necktie examples:
4 Ways to Tie a Necktie: Charts and Instructions:
| Four-in Hand Knot | Half-Windsor Knot | Full Windsor Knot | Pratt (Shelby) Knot |
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