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Four in hand knot

By nexoye | Updated on March 26, 2025

Four in hand knot step by step instructions . The Four in Hand Knot makes for a narrow, more judicious and slightly asymmetrical tie knot.
Although not suitable for most formal occasions, the simplicity of this knot is the most common way of wearing a tie in the Western world for best results.
It is best suited for a standard button-down dress shirt and works best with a wide necktie made of heavy clothing. While this tie knot can be worn by anyone, it looks particularly well on men with short necks because the narrow and elongated form of the knot slightly narrows the perceived height of the neck. So Let’s start how to tie a Perfect Four In Hand Knot.

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The Four In Hand Knot Step-by-Step instruction

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Guys let’s start first step – With the wide end of the tie on the right and the short end on the left. Start at the top end slightly above your belly-button. Only move the active (wide) end.
Remark – Will vary depending on your height and the length and thickness of your tie.

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Second step is -Wide end over the small end to the left.

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Third step is-Under the small end and to the right.

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Fourth step is – Across the front and to the left.

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Fifth step is – Up into the neck loop from underneath.

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Sixth step is – Through the loop below you are just on the front.

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STEP-7
Seventh step is – Tighten the knot by pulling it at the wide end. Up and adjust the knot.

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