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How to Tie a Pratt Knot
The Pratt knot (Shelby knot) produces a neat, symmetric, medium-width triangle that sits cleanly inside the collar — a great choice for business and dress occasions.
How to Tie a Pratt Knot Step by Step
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Written Instructions — Pratt Knot
- Start inside out Drape tie with seam facing outward. Wide end on right, longer.
- Wide end under narrow Pass wide end UNDER narrow end (reversed from most knots) and up through neck loop.
- Wide end across front left Bring wide end down across the front from right to left.
- Around behind and up through neck loop Around back from left to right, up through neck loop second time.
- Thread through front band Pass through horizontal front band, tighten, done.
Tips for Tying a Pratt Knot
- Starting inside-out is the only unique step — after that the Pratt follows a logical progression.
- The Pratt produces a slightly tighter, more compact knot than the half Windsor.
- Works best with lighter-weight ties — heavy ties may produce too large a knot.
- The Pratt lies flatter against the shirt than a Windsor knot — some find this cleaner looking.
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