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How to Tie a Tie

How to Tie a Tie: The Four-in-Hand Knot Made Simple Tying a tie looks tricky the first time you watch someone do it — hands moving fast, tie flipping around. But once you break it into six small moves, it's really just a pattern you repeat every time. This is the Four-in-Hand knot, the simplest and most popular knot out there.

⏱ 1 minDifficulty: Easy

What you'll need

  • Tie
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    Step 1: Start

    Drape the tie around your neck. The wide end hangs lower than the thin end, roughly down to your belly button.

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    Step 2: Cross

    Bring the wide end over the thin end, making an X shape on your chest.

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