What is the Four-in-Hand Knot used for?

Everyday wear at work, school, and college; School and social uniforms (the classic "school knot"); Narrow or small-spread collars; Thick ties, which get bulky with other knots; Anyone just starting to learn how to tie a necktie.

How do you tie the Four-in-Hand Knot?

The Four-in-Hand, or Simple Knot, is the easiest and most widely used necktie knot in the world. It produces an elongated, compact, slightly asymmetrical knot, perfect for everyday wear and for beginners. It's the first knot almost everyone learns. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Four-in-Hand Knot hard to tie?

The Four-in-Hand Knot is rated easy, in the Decorative category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Four-in-Hand Knot?

It's naturally asymmetrical — if you prefer full symmetry, choose the Half Windsor or Windsor instead; On very wide-spread collars it can look too small.

Four-in-Hand Knot

Q: What other names does the Four-in-Hand Knot have?

It is also known as Four-in-Hand Knot, Four-in-Hand Necktie Knot, Schoolboy Knot, Nudo Simple, Nudo Four-in-Hand, Nó Simples, Nó Escolar, Four-in-Hand.

The simplest, most common necktie knot, elongated and slightly asymmetrical

Also called: Four-in-Hand Knot, Four-in-Hand Necktie Knot, Schoolboy Knot, Nudo Simple, Nudo Four-in-Hand, Nó Simples, Nó Escolar, Four-in-Hand

What it is for

Everyday wear at work, school, and college
School and social uniforms (the classic "school knot")
Narrow or small-spread collars
Thick ties, which get bulky with other knots
Anyone just starting to learn how to tie a necktie