Tying a Necktie the Easiest Way The Oriental Knot Video
Tying a necktie can be easy or difficult depending on which tie knot you are using. If you are looking for a fastest and easiest way to tie a necktie, this video clip is for you, one of the 12 Tie Tying Video Clips presented in this site.
The tie knot is called Oriental or Small knot, the most simplest knot, takes only 5 steps to complete the job. This clip was produced without any oral instructions, it should be self explainatory.
If you still need help after viewing the video, please follow the steps below:
Step 1
Place the tie around your collar, adjust the length so that the tip of the wide end is placed about 12 inches (a bit more or less depends on your height, tie thickness etc) below the narrow end. Take note that the tie is being placed inside-out around the neck with the inner part facing outward.
Step 2
Place the wide end underneath the narrow end, then lift up the wide end and cross over the narrow end.
Step 3
Tuck the wide end through the loop that is formed around the collar.
Step 4
Pull the wide end through the front knot.
Step 5
Hold the knot with your right hand and tighten the knot by pulling the narrow end.
As this is a small knot, it's suitable for ties made from a thick material like wool or thick silk.
