Types of tie Knots

BOW TIE. Choosing the Right Knot for the Job. Not all knots are created equal. Size, symmetry and shape can vary greatly from knot to knot and all should be taken into consideration. Thick ties often necessitate the use of smaller knots like the Four-in-Hand or the Simple knot. Thin ties generally benefit from larger knots like the Pratt or Windsor. Every knot has a distinct character. The ...

The Full Windsor knot is a slightly more advanced way to tie your necktie. If you like large tie knots, and/or need the right tie knot for a shirt with a wide spread collar, then the Windsor is perfect.

About the Half-Windsor Knot The Half Windsor knot is an extremely versatile knot. Unlike what the name suggests, the Half Windsor knot is actually closer to three-quarters the size of the Windsor knot.

The Kelvin necktie knot is named after Lord Kelvin (William Thomson, 1824-1907) a mathematical physicist who contributed to the theory of knots in relation to atomic structure. The Kelvin is an extension of the Simple knot.

About the Simple Knot Also known as the Oriental, Kent knot and Petit Noeud, the Simple Knot contains the fewest possible steps and is very easy to learn. Despite its simplicity, this knot is rarely worn in the West but maintains popularity in China.

How to Tie the Pratt Knot (Shelby Knot) About the Pratt Knot. Jerry Pratt, the inventor of the Pratt Knot, worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. For 30 years, Mr. Pratt had tied his necktie in his distinct fashion before anchorman Don Shelby "discovered" and publicized it on local television in 1989.