Pratt Knot Video Nice Looking Yet Easy to Tie Knot
Pratt knots, also known as Shelby knot, is one of the four classic necktie knots commonly worn in the world. The other three are Windsor, Half Windsor and Four in Hand Knots.
It is characterized by its symmetrical shape and medium-sized tie knot.
The knot is easier to tie and looks as good as a Half Windsor knot. It can be used with almost any type of ties. Take note that the tie is being placed inside-out around the neck with the seam side facing outward.
Pratt or Shelby Knot Video (01:08)
How to Tie a Pratt or Shelby Knot
Step 1 Drape the necktie around your collar with the seam side facing outward. Wide end on your right, adjust the tie so that the wide end is approximately 12 inches below the narrow end.
Step 2 Hold the narrow end with right hand and cross the wide end under the narrow end to form a 'X'.
Step 3 Use your right hand thumb and first two fingers to hold at the crossing point where the narrow and wide end meet. Try to position the point as close to your neck as possible. By now you should see a loop being created around your neck.
Step 4 Take the wide end up and shove it down through the loop. Now the wide end should be on the left of the narrow end with the seam side facing out.
Step 5 Cross the wide end over in front of the narrow end. The wide end should be on the right of the narrow end with the seam side facing you.
Step 6 Bring the wide end up and pull through the loop.
Step 7 Slip the tip of the wide end through the knot just created and pull it through all the way to tighten the knot. However, it should not be too tight at this moment.
Step 8 Hold the narrow end with left hand and place your right hand thumb and index finger at the tip of the knot, pull the narrow end down and push the knot up snugly to your collar.
