How to Tie a Pratt Knot

Guide Note: Use this guide to learn how to tie a Pratt necktie knot. For other knots, see Mahalo's guides to:

Overview

Pratt Knot: Also known as the Shelby Knot (for TV personality Don Shelby) or the Pratt-Shelby Knot, this method produces an average-sized symmetrical knot that is fairly wide (although not as wide as the Windsor). The Pratt knot is better suited for shorter ties and light to medium fabrics.

Turn up the collar of your shirt and make sure that the top button is buttoned.
Drape the tie (inside out) around your neck with the wide end on your left. The back of the tie should be facing outwards to begin.
Pull the wide end underneath the narrow end.
Bring the wide end up and down through the loop between your tie and collar.
Bring the wide across the front of the knot
Pull the wide end up through the back of loop and the down through the knot in the front.
Tighten the knot with one hand while pulling down on the narrow end with the other until it is firmly in place.

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