How to Tie a Four-in-Hand Knot

Known as the simple knot or schoolboy knot, the four-in-hand knot is known for its simplicity and versatility. Its name is thought to be derived from the 19th century London club called, the Four-in-Hand Club. The four-in-hand knot is on the narrow side, notably asymmetric, and appropriate for most, but not all occasions. If there is a knot to learn the four-in-hand knot is the one.

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• Start with the wide end of the tie on the right and the small end on the left. Begin with the small end slightly above your belly-button (will vary depending on your height and the length & thickness of your tie). Only move the active (wide) end.

•  Wide end over the small end to the left

•  Under the small end and to the right

•  Across the front and to the left

•  Up into the neck loop from underneath

•  Down through the loop you’ve just made in the front

•  Tighten the knot by pulling down on the wide end. Slide the knot up & adjust.

Step-by-step tutorial for this knot here: http://www.ties.com/how-to-tie-a-tie/four-in-hand The Four in Hand not is one the the most popular necktie knots that every man should learn. Learn how to tie the versatile four in hand knot and other tie knots from Ties.com.