The small knot, also known as oriental knot, Kent knot or simple knot, is the simplest method of tying a
necktie
A necktie, or simply a tie, is a piece of cloth worn for decorative purposes around the neck, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat, and often draped down the chest.
Variants include the ascot, bow, bolo, zipper tie, cra ...
, though some claim the simple knot is an alternative name for the
four-in-hand knot
The four-in-hand knot is a method of tying a necktie. It is also known as a simple knot or schoolboy knot, due to its simplicity and style. Some reports state that carriage drivers tied their reins with a four-in-hand knot, while others claim th ...
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The small knot is not very well known despite its simplicity.
One of the reasons may be that the small knot is not self-releasing, and may annoy people accustomed to four-in-hand and
Windsor knot
The Windsor knot, sometimes referred to as a full Windsor (or misleadingly as a double Windsor) to distinguish it from the half-Windsor, is a knot used to tie a necktie. As with other common necktie knots, the Windsor knot is triangular, and the ...
s who pull at the tie to untangle the knot.
Additionally, it is a common (though not necessarily majority) opinion that, should the thin end of the tie become visible, it not be "inside out"; the small knot is one of several that violate this preference, though this can be remedied by giving the entire tie a half-twist during the tying process.
Using the notation from ''
The 85 Ways to Tie a Tie'', the knot is tied
*Lo Ri Co T.
Image:Tie diagram inside-out start.svg
Image:Tie diagram inside-out l-r.svg
Image:Tie diagram inside-out r-c-end.svg
See also
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Four-in-hand knot
The four-in-hand knot is a method of tying a necktie. It is also known as a simple knot or schoolboy knot, due to its simplicity and style. Some reports state that carriage drivers tied their reins with a four-in-hand knot, while others claim th ...
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Pratt knot
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Half-Windsor knot
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Windsor knot
The Windsor knot, sometimes referred to as a full Windsor (or misleadingly as a double Windsor) to distinguish it from the half-Windsor, is a knot used to tie a necktie. As with other common necktie knots, the Windsor knot is triangular, and the ...
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List of knots
This list of knots includes many alternative names for common knots and lashings. Knot names have evolved over time, and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The ...
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Necktie knots