Here is an easy and quick way to tie a tie using the simple and popular Four- in-Hand knot:
How to Tie a Tie Easily (Four-in-Hand Knot)
- Start Position : Place the tie around your neck with the wide end on your right side and the narrow end on your left. The wide end should hang about 12 inches lower than the narrow end.
- Cross Wide End Over Narrow End : Bring the wide end over the narrow end to the left.
- Bring Wide End Under Narrow End : Pass the wide end underneath the narrow end to the right.
- Bring Wide End Over Again : Bring the wide end back over the narrow end to the left, creating a loop around the narrow end.
- Pass Wide End Up Through Neck Loop : Bring the wide end up through the loop around your neck from underneath.
- Pull Wide End Down Through Front Loop : Insert the wide end down through the loop you just created in front.
- Tighten and Adjust : Hold the narrow end and slide the knot up toward your collar to tighten it. Adjust the knot to make it neat and slightly asymmetrical for a classic look.
This knot is simple, quick, and works well for most occasions, from casual to formal
Additional Tips:
- The Four-in-Hand knot is slightly asymmetrical and looks stylish with most collar types.
- Make sure the wide end covers the narrow end and the tip of the tie reaches your belt line.
- Practice a few times to get the tension and shape right.
For a very fast method, there is also a hack where you tie the knot on your arm by looping the narrow end around the wide end three times and then slip it over your head, which can be done in about 10 seconds
. This method is beginner-friendly and ensures a clean, professional-looking knot with minimal effort.
