FIH tie knot: Instruction on how to tie a Four In Hand necktie knot.

There is a large variety of tie knots, but actually most men will get by with three basic knots. The easiest and most important is the so-called simple knot or “Four in hand” necktie knot. It goes with all ties, collars and looks. The “Four in hand” always has a more longish shape, whereas the width of the necktie in the middle part defines the exact measures.

Instructions – “The four in hand knot”

Place the necktie around your neck with the broader end on your right. The tie must hang lower down than the narrower end. Now take the broad end and move it left and across the narrow end, holding the narrow end in your left hand. Pass the broad end around the narrow end so that it is lying on the left again. The four in hand tie-knot is beginning to take on shape.

Pass the broad end underneath the half-formed knot, lifting it slightly. Then, with your left hand, lead the broad end from underneath over the half knot and pull the whole broader end through to the front.

Pass the broad end of the necktie between the outer layer of the knot and the layer directly underneath it, and pull it through. Hold the narrow end of the tie firmly and slowly tighten the knot. Do not forget to button the shirt.

Important: When the knot is tied, both ends should have about the same length and touch the buckle of the belt. Although the four in hand knot is a slightly smaller knot and uses less of the ties material this might be difficult for tall men to do with the standard length tie of about 57 inches. The broad end might go down to the waistband but the narrow part will end up way too high.

Longer ties for the taller man (6‘3“ and taller) are recommended. We carry a large assortment of extra long silk ties in our on-line shop.