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How to Tie a Tie: Simple Knot Steps

Time it takes2 min
6 stepsEasy level

To tie a simple knot (also called the four-in-hand), drape the tie around your neck, cross the wide end over the narrow, wrap it behind, then pull it through the loop and tighten. It takes about 30 seconds once you know the moves.

  1. Position the tie
  2. Cross the wide end over
  3. Wrap behind
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