The Four-in-Hand Knot is the most popular way to tie a necktie due to it’s simplicity and style. With point collars, one button open, or slim (skinny) tie, this knot is optimal. Aaron Marino of alpha m. demonstrates how to tie the symmetrical Four-in-Hand Knot.
The Four-in-Hand Knot is tied by placing the tie around the neck and crossing the broad end of the tie in front of the narrow end. The broad end is folded behind the narrow end and brought forward on the opposite side, passed across the front horizontally, folded behind the narrow end again, brought over the top of the knot from behind, tucked behind the horizontal pass, and the knot pulled snug. The knot is slid up the narrow end of the tie until snug against the collar. This knot is a must for men’s skinny ties.
