Tie the 'Four in hand' knot

[@CalSQZ]

Thank you - you don’t know how many times last minute this has helped me 😅

[@jordongrubic1348]

I like that you don't speak in your tutorials. It keeps things simple.

[@oyonater11]

i am sooo gettin me tht purple tie, its opened up a whole new tie knotting world for me =P thnx 4 all ur vids ^^

[@Knuckles_361]

Sounds interesting. Once I master the 'Windsor', I'm going to master this 'Christensen(Cross) knot'. Thanks for replying back.

[@blo0dy9aces]

That was so easy, thank you for putting this! All those who wear ties now worrship you!

[@Xarbic]

This is the way i tied my school tie. I now know more methods thanks to your videos. Great guide.

[@FactsNReason]

I love all your vids .. wish there was a voice to this... Great work

[@kyjrcat]

life saver thanks man...gotta speech tomorrow and this was the easiest one

[@hakim004j]

i am 30 years old i never understood how to tie a tie till i saw this amizing vidoe, my mom used to do it for me than my wife now i am separated, i had to learn lol thank you so much

[@Knuckles_361]

Thank you for your videos.

[@jakerjac]

No worries, it's just that I saw this same tie in a show I watch and it looks pretty nice.

[@jakerjac]

Yeah same, ties are awesome.

[@tf2whackyengineer]

I wish I could hold that much thin end, it would make it a lot easier to tie. I'm about 6'2 and don't want to be stuck with a limited selection of extra long ties, so the four in hand knot is very useful. The only catch is that the thin end isn't long enough to go through the label loop on the wide end that keeps it in check. To keep the tie in place without a tie bar, I've tried using neodymium button magnets. One behind the shirt, one in the loop on the back of the wide end.

[@Lemoniadowy69]

Thank you!

[@rula1290]

thank you, have just help me tie a tie before my big night!

[@Miodziek]

thanks for that video ; you saved my life :D

[@MobiusCoin]

Well, I think there are certain times the Four in hand knot works. I mean, if you don't want to do the full Windsor every day for work, than this is a nice small and quick knot. I mean sure, this probably won't cut it if you are presentation on stage or trying to impress a prospective employer, but its good for casual use. But I agree, I like the Pratt and the Windsor, but the Grantchester is probably my favourite.

[@avvi66]

You have a point. I personally like large tight knots. But small knots as this one should maybe not be tightened so hard. It is actually a matter of taste. A tie can be conceived to be too loose or too tight. I'm not saying that my ties are perfect, or that I have good or bad taste. I'm just showing the correct way to TIE the tie. Pulling and yanking are prone to individual taste. Anyways, your view is duly noted and appreciated.

[@Votrae]

shucks i wish i knew more about the difference of this knot to others. Christmas party tonight.. hehe wish me luck ^_^

[@avvi66]

The Christensen(Cross) knot. The combination of finding the right tie for that knot, and getting it to look nice after the double noose in the end is difficult to say the least.

[@avvi66]

Yes, absolutly. It's probably the most used tie knot there is. If you want to stand out from the crowd though, I would go for a nice big fat Windsor.

[@avvi66]

This and the "Victoria" are asymmetrical knots. The others are symmetrical (a perfect triangle). The "Windsor" is considered by many as the nicest knot due to it's large size. Some are smaller and some have enlongated ends. Try them and then determine wich ones go best with your particular tie. Good luck!! :-)

[@Aulaein]

Im not sure how expensive that is for you, but we have some pretty expensive shirts over here. The top quality ones can go anwere from $80 - $150. The ones I buy are like $10 - $15. That is true though, at least I have some. I dont really need to dress up anyway, I just do it every once in awhile because I like the style. I have two fitted shirts though. White and light blue barrel cuff just tend to get boring after awhile.

[@avvi66]

Yes, the tie materials do matter. Mostly because of the different range of thickness between materials. You point out a very interesting phenomenen here though; different weaves of the same material give different results. This happens most often with knots made up of many moves. The more the twisting and turning of the material, the more you are at the mercy of undesirable effects. I only have one advice here; trial and error. At the end one knows exactly which ties go best with which knots.

[@StuntinProductions]

very helpful

[@avvi66]

1: This is an asymmetrical knot. You can't make it symmetrical. Try the Windsor or Half Windsor to get a symmetrical knot 2:You adjust the width at the bottom of the knot like this: You know where the tie goes out of the knot (and around your neck)? Take a grip on that part -on each side of the knot- and pull away from each other. You will then see that the bottom part of the knot will tighten. Some like it loose, others like it tight. It's all about taste.

[@MarkFrankJPN]

That guy is married. Guess knowing how to tie knots can pay off

[@aerodann]

Muy claro el video...Ahora ya sé hacer el nudo° !!!

[@krosfyah]

avvi great vids, many thanks. I use a windsor knot every day. However, i have some ties made from different materials, mostly silk, but different weaves of silk. SOme tie a windsor beautifully, others don't leave it looking good at all. Can you explain why this is? Are some tie materials more/less suited to certain knots? Thanks

[@Aulaein]

Very useful videos. I find these to be the easiest to learn from. Does anyone know where I can find a fitted french cuff shirt (the one with the cufflinks)? I dont like wearing baggy shirts and prefer more form fitting shirts, but my problem is that im a small guy. I have to shop for boys 16's, so my choices are pretty limited. I get mine at Burlington Coat Factory, and they never really do have much of a selection.

[@blackmesalabs]

Ahh.. I've been tying my tie like this for years and years without knowing the name of the knot.

[@Knuckles_361]

Can you use this knot for work, business meetings and school?

[@jakerjac]

That's the name of the knot, I was talking about the tie.

[@tf2whackyengineer]

@tf2whackyengineer Be careful though you could tear the thread out of the loop if you're not careful in adjusting it.

[@jpluevano06]

@avvi66 what knot the merovingian wears in the matrix movie?

[@nrsagittarius]

@nstrikefromnerfhaven ~ The name of it is on the title of the video....

[@megakowal]

thx

[@avvi66]

Quite rudely stated, but yes, I am not paying attention to the dimple. It's hard enough for some people to learn these knots, than for me to nag on dimple issues. In your world there are obviously only to types of ties; great or sloppy. This one is what most people wear: something in between.

[@JerryJamal54]

is it just where i'm from, or is this knot also commonly called the schoolboy's knot? that's what i learnt it as. i think that name comes from the fact that schoolboys often use it because it's one of the easiest.

[@galt57]

This is the method I always have used and it always makes a crooked knot. I'm switching to the Windsor from now on.

[@jakerjac]

Which tie is this?

[@pdog305301]

Slight pulling gives the asymmetric shape of the knot. If you don't pull a little bit it will come out too symmetrical. I guess it all a matter of personal taste, but personally a four in hand should never look or be symmetrical.

[@MJCGuitar]

Bingo🎉!

[@occultdestroyer]

Practically the easiest knot to make

[@nrsagittarius]

@nstrikefromnerfhaven .....oops, lol, sorry. But, aren't all ties the same? Well, actually there's the "thin" ones now.

[@bsu53]

that's sad dude...I am 21 and I know about 14 different ways to tie a tie. This is my least favorite knot because of it's asymmetry, small size, and weird shape. You should try the pratt knot or the windsor. theyre still very easy.

[@prestonerb9193]

❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤

[@nrsagittarius]

@nstrikefromnerfhaven ~ Okay, now I further see what you're talking about, ha. Wish I could had help you out there instead of replying with spam. I am obsessed with ties though, lol.

[@theassassin569]

how the heck!!!!! This is so Difficult Dang it

[@HypnoticSpud]

Thanks, easy once you watch it a few times (: got is sussed

[@trigons]

LMFAOOOOOOO i teid it while watch and now i forget

[@eltek9]

wtf my narrow end is linger than my wide

[@nrsagittarius]

..... oops, I meant 20 years, lol.

[@Knuckles_361]

I am practicing on how to do the 'Windsor knot'. I say its one of the most difficult knots to learn. What knot you believe is the most difficult?

[@nrsagittarius]

@poloman58 ~ I've done my tie virtually daily for almost 20 months, and personally, I HATE the "dimple" so I take off the dimple all the way. It's okay, you can label me "sloppy" all you want, lol. *smh*

[@6G3rm4N9]

ebay

[@poloman58]

Terrible finish on this video. He doesnt pay attention to the dimple , which is the difference between a great tie and a sloppy tie. You must pinch the dimple in the center and hold it as you tighten the tie so it stays centered.

[@3of11]

Id suggest people learn how to tie a real knot that doesn't look so damn asymetrical! Imagine what your boss/interviewer is gonna think when he sees you took the easy way out on learning how to tie a tie!

[@jpluevano06]

@avvi66 what knot the merovingian wears in the matrix movie?