THREE LESS CONVENTIONAL TIE KNOTS

Or how to tie the Van Wijk knot, Trinity Knot and the Eldredge Knot.

THREE LESS CONVENTIONAL TIE KNOTS

Or how to tie the Van Wijk knot, Trinity Knot and the Eldredge Knot.

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Vittorio Zecchin Red

STYLING WITH SANTE FE SCARVES

Purple Crowns

STYLING WITH SANTE FE SCARVES

Alhambra Tiles

STYLING WITH SANTE FE SCARVES

Vittorio Zecchin Red

1. THE VAN WIJK KNOT

This knot works well with formal outfits. However, it can also be used to create a nice laid back look – suitable for smart casual events or formal wear events with a relaxed edge.

1. THE VAN WIJK KNOT

This knot works well with formal outfits. However, it can also be used to create a nice laid back look – suitable for smart casual events or formal wear events with a relaxed edge.

HERE's HOW TO DO IT

  1. Start with the wide end on your right and the narrow end on your left.
  2. Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X.
  3. Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end from right to left.
  4. Bring the wide end up and over the knot from left to right.
  5. Wrap the wide end around the front of the knot from right to left, creating a loop on the right side.
  6. Pass the wide end behind the knot and bring it to the front from left to right.
  7. Tuck the wide end through the loop on the right side.
  8. Wrap the wide end around the knot from right to left again, creating a loop on the left side.
  9. Pass the wide end behind the knot and bring it to the front from left to right.
  10. Tuck the wide end through the loop on the left side.
  11. Adjust the knot by holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up or down until it reaches your collar.
  12. Ensure the knot is symmetrical and the tie hangs at the desired length.

HERE's HOW TO DO IT

  1. Start with the wide end on your right and the narrow end on your left.
  2. Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X.
  3. Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end from right to left.
  4. Bring the wide end up and over the knot from left to right.
  5. Wrap the wide end around the front of the knot from right to left, creating a loop on the right side.
  6. Pass the wide end behind the knot and bring it to the front from left to right.
  7. Tuck the wide end through the loop on the right side.
  8. Wrap the wide end around the knot from right to left again, creating a loop on the left side.
  9. Pass the wide end behind the knot and bring it to the front from left to right.
  10. Tuck the wide end through the loop on the left side.
  11. Adjust the knot by holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up or down until it reaches your collar.
  12. Ensure the knot is symmetrical and the tie hangs at the desired length.

2. THE TRINITY KNOT

The Trinity knot is a unique and eye-catching tie knot. Here are some easy-to-follow instructions for tying the Trinity knot in a silk tie:

2. THE TRINITY KNOT

The Trinity knot is a unique and eye-catching tie knot. Here are some easy-to-follow instructions for tying the Trinity knot in a silk tie:

HERE's HOW TO DO IT

  1. Start with the wide end on your right and the narrow end on your left.
  2. Position the wide end slightly lower than the narrow end.
  3. Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X.
  4. Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end, from right to left.
  5. Bring the wide end up and over the knot from left to right.
  6. Pass the wide end behind the knot from right to left.
  7. Wrap the wide end around the front of the knot from left to right, creating a loop on the right side.
  8. Pass the wide end behind the knot and bring it to the front from right to left.
  9. Tuck the wide end through the loop on the right side.
  10. Wrap the wide end around the knot from right to left, creating a loop on the left side.
  11. Pass the wide end behind the knot and bring it to the front from left to right.
  12. Tuck the wide end through the loop on the left side.
  13. Adjust the knot by holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up or down until it reaches your collar.
  14. Ensure the knot is symmetrical and the tie hangs at the desired length.

HERE's HOW TO DO IT

  1. Start with the wide end on your right and the narrow end on your left.
  2. Position the wide end slightly lower than the narrow end.
  3. Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X.
  4. Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end, from right to left.
  5. Bring the wide end up and over the knot from left to right.
  6. Pass the wide end behind the knot from right to left.
  7. Wrap the wide end around the front of the knot from left to right, creating a loop on the right side.
  8. Pass the wide end behind the knot and bring it to the front from right to left.
  9. Tuck the wide end through the loop on the right side.
  10. Wrap the wide end around the knot from right to left, creating a loop on the left side.
  11. Pass the wide end behind the knot and bring it to the front from left to right.
  12. Tuck the wide end through the loop on the left side.
  13. Adjust the knot by holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up or down until it reaches your collar.
  14. Ensure the knot is symmetrical and the tie hangs at the desired length.

3. THE ELDREDGE KNOT

The Eldredge Knot is an intricate and stylish tie knot. Watch the video on how to tie this statement knot:

3. THE ELDREDGE KNOT

The Eldredge Knot is an intricate and stylish tie knot. Watch the video on how to tie this statement knot:

HERE's HOW TO DO IT

  1. Start with the wide end on your right and the narrow end on your left.
  2. Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X.
  3. Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end from right to left.
  4. Bring the wide end up and over the knot from left to right.
  5. Pass the wide end behind the knot from right to left.
  6. Wrap the wide end around the front of the knot from left to right.
  7. Pass the wide end behind the knot again, from right to left.
  8. Wrap the wide end around the front for the final time, from left to right.
  9. Insert the wide end through the loop around your neck from below.
  10. Tighten the knot by pulling the wide end downward while holding the knot with your other hand.
  11. Adjust the knot by holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up or down until it reaches your collar.
  12. Ensure the knot is symmetrical and the tie hangs at the desired length.

HERE's HOW TO DO IT

  1. Start with the wide end on your right and the narrow end on your left.
  2. Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X.
  3. Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end from right to left.
  4. Bring the wide end up and over the knot from left to right.
  5. Pass the wide end behind the knot from right to left.
  6. Wrap the wide end around the front of the knot from left to right.
  7. Pass the wide end behind the knot again, from right to left.
  8. Wrap the wide end around the front for the final time, from left to right.
  9. Insert the wide end through the loop around your neck from below.
  10. Tighten the knot by pulling the wide end downward while holding the knot with your other hand.
  11. Adjust the knot by holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up or down until it reaches your collar.
  12. Ensure the knot is symmetrical and the tie hangs at the desired length.

Practise these a few times to get the hang of it! If you enjoyed this post, please comment below, or as always, share your tie knot photos on social media and tag us with #FoxAndChaveStyle. We’d love to see your unique style.

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Practise these a few times to get the hang of it! If you enjoyed this post, please comment below, or as always, share your tie knot photos on social media and tag us with #FoxAndChaveStyle. We’d love to see your unique style.

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