The Four-in-Hand Tie

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How to tie the Four-in-Hand Tie

Pass the long end over the short, then behind, and then across in front again. Bring the long end forwards by the top button and down under itself. Pull the long end, initially with a finger under the top to make a neat knot. Then pull the short end tight.

More details about the The Four-in-Hand Tie

Four in Hand Tie Knot

Orientation: The knot is photographed from the viewpoint of the wearer. To see alternative views, select Mirror, Inverted or Rotated .

Origin: Ashley describes the Four-in-Hand Necktie knot (ABOK # 2407, p 384) . He links the name to a "horsy background". The long ends are supposed to resemble the reins of a "four horse carriage". Hence, four-in-hand.

Tying the Four-in-Hand: This is the simplest of the necktie knots. The long end is passed across the short end, then "looped" round the short end, and then passed forwards by the top shirt button and down through the final "loop".

Advantages: Simplicity and speed.

Disadvantages: Almost always makes an asymmetrical knot.

Structure: Although they look remarkably different, the Four-in-Hand and the Buntline Hitch have identical structures.

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