How to Tie Small Tie Knots

As its name suggests, the Small Knot is one of the littlest of all tie knots.

There's more than one way to knot a tie, and not every knot is for everyone. The two smallest types of tie knots are the Four-in-Hand and the Small Knot. The Four-in-Hand is simple to tie, narrow and slightly asymmetrical. The Small Knot is useful for thick-fabric ties, such as woven silk, and for tighter-fitting collars; it's more symmetrical and sits closer to the neck.

Instructions

Four-in-Hand

1. Place the tie around your neck with the thicker end extending 12 inches lower than the thinner end.

2. Wrap the thick end under the thin end and bring it back over to the front. It should now be on the opposite side than it started on.

3. Bring the thick end up through the back of the loop that you formed and pull it back down through the front of the loop.

4. Pull the knot tight and center it with your collar.

Small Knot

1. Place the tie around your neck and twist the thick end so that the seam is facing outward.

2. Cross the thin end in front of the thick end.

3. Pass the thick end over the thin end. Now the thick end should be on the side it started on and the front side should be facing outward.

4. Pass the thick end through the loop that you formed and pull it all the way through.

5. Pass the thick end through the top layer of the knot and pull it all the way down. Tighten the knot and center it with your collar.

References

• Brooks Brothers: Classic Tie Knots - Four-in-Hand
• Brooks Brothers: Classic Tie Knots - Small Knot