How to tie the Pratt Knot (alternative to the Windsor / Half Windsor knot) • Effortless Gent

The Pratt knot is the second knot I suggest you learn, after the Four-In-Hand.

(Check out my Four-In-Hand video here:    • How To Tie a Classic Four-In-Hand Kno...  )

Visually, it produces a nice symmetrical, triangular knot. It's a less bulky version of the Windsor or Half Windsor knot, so it works with more collar types, while the bigger Windsors tend to look better with spread collars only.

STEPS TO TYING THE PRATT KNOT
0. Start with your tie wrong side up (back of tie showing), the tail (narrow end) on your left side, and the front blade (wide end) on your right.
- The tip of the tail should end right around your belly button (test for yourself, since it depends on your height and torso length)
- The tail always stays still, you're moving the front blade around

1. The front blade crosses underneath the tail

2. The front blade goes through the neck loop from the top
- Make sure the front blade exits the loop on the left side
- The front blade should still be back side up

3. Take the front blade across the tail to the right side
- As you do this, the front blade is now right side up

4. Take the front blade through the neck loop again, up from underneath

5. Finally, the front blade goes down and through the front loop you just made
- This forms and finalizes the tie knot

6. Tighten the knot by pulling down on the front blade
- Keep your index finger at the center of the front blade with your thumb and middle finger pinching each side of the blade as you pull down. This helps form the dimple
- Using your other hand, keep the knot secure as you pull down the front blade and tighten the knot

7. Double check the final tie length
- The tip of the front blade should ideally go past the top of your pants waist
- The tail can be tucked into the tie loop or tag, and ideally is shorter / the same length as the front blade

8. Adjust the shape and tightness of the knot. Das it! You done!

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