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• Method 1 of 4: Prattknoop
• Tips

Have you ever tried to tie a tie, where you ended up with a tie that was completely knotted? Start with these instructions, a nice tie, a mirror, and some patience, and you'll be such an expert at tying a great tie. Since there are several ways to tie a tie, we have outlined several methods, starting with the easiest tie to tie.

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Method 1 of 4: Prattknoop

1. Bring the wide end all the way through the knot in the front.
2. Hang the tie around your neck with the wide side on the right side of your body. Hang the tie so that the length of the wide side is about three times as long as the narrow side.
   • You may need to experiment with this step to achieve the correct length for the sides of the tie. Some people prefer the wide side about 12 inches below the narrow side.
3. Bring the wide side around and under the narrow side.
4. Bring the wide side over the loop around the neck. Tighten a little.
5. Cross the wide end over the narrow end.
6. Tighten the knot into a triangle with both hands. Slowly pull the narrow end tight to bring the tie closer to the neck.
   • For a more modern, fashionable and informal look, you can tie the button a few centimeters below the collar. However, for any formal occasion, keep the knot at the traditional distance from the collar.

Tips

• In general, the wide end of the tie should hang twice as low as the narrow end.
• Come up with a mnemonic, such as OvOndRoDo, short for over, under, around, and through.
• There are different types of knots. Some are more suitable for formal occasions (like the Windsor knot), while others are casual.
• To make a well, hold the top flap on both sides and slowly pull it down until the top flap starts to tighten. A light spherical shape should now appear near the knot. Use your thumb and index finger to press a V shape into the bottom of the button and the sphere will deepen to form the dimple.
• Try to experiment with different sizes until you get the hang of it.