👔 The Beginner's Guide to Tying the Four-in-Hand Knot

Tying a tie can feel like a secret handshake you're not in on. But don't worry—it's much easier than you think! The Four-in-Hand k👔 The Beginner's Guide to Tying the Four-in-Hand Knotnot is the simplest and most versatile knot out there. It's slightly asymmetrical and works well with almost any shirt collar, making it the perfect starting point for any beginner.

Here’s your simple, step-by-step guide to mastering the Four-in-Hand:

Step-by-Step Tutorial

 * Start the Drape: Pop your collar and drape the tie around your neck. The wide end should be on your right and the narrow end on your left. Crucially, the wide end needs to hang about 12 inches (30 cm) lower than the narrow end to ensure the finished tie is the correct length.

 * Cross Over: Take the wide end and cross it directly over the narrow end.

 * Wrap Behind: Now, tuck the wide end under the narrow end, pulling it out to the right.

 * Wrap Across the Front: Bring the wide end straight across the front of the knot you're forming, moving from right to left. This creates a horizontal band across the front.

 * Go Up Through the Loop: Pull the tip of the wide end up through the neck loop from underneath.

 * Insert Through the Knot: You should now see a small, horizontal loop (the one you made in Step 4). Hold this front loop open gently with your index finger, and pass the wide end down through it.

 * Tighten and Adjust: Gently pull down on the wide end to tighten the knot. Then, hold the narrow end and slide the knot up until it sits snugly right under your collar.

Pro-Tip for Length

After you're done, the tip of your tie (the wide end) should rest right around the middle of your belt buckle. If it's too long or too short, undo the tie and adjust the starting length in Step 1—make the wide end a little longer or shorter, respectively, and try again!

Now you know the easiest way to tie a tie. What's the next wardrobe skill you'd like to master?