What knot do you use?

[TheOfficialBren]

I just tried the trinity knot on a tie, and I am glad that I did a test run before wearing it to a party this week. It came out looking horrible due to my choice in ties. The same tie looks fine with several knots but the trinity is not among them.

It's a fabulous knot, to be sure, but it require the right tie and shirt collar to show it off to its fullest potential.

McElmurry, ditto re: the Pratt knot (or any knot) reflecting personality and BCAC's comment about your choice of tie.

[Highlander31]

I have always used the Windsor knot as that was the knot I was taught in boot camp and was led to believe that it was the only authorized knot. My son has learned how to tie the Eldridge knot and is not too difficult. Having the diagram on hand is a must though. Another knot that he has learned and get many complements on is the Trinity knot.
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My father taught me to tie the Full Windsor. When I went to boot camp, my D.I. suggested (in a way only D.I.'s can) I should teach those in my squad how to tie the knot.

I recently discovered the Trinity knot. These days wearing ties are no longer a part of my daily life, however, there are those rare occasions that I will wear one, such as taking my wife to dinner (the closest town with a decent restaurant is 45 miles away.)

I find the Trinity knot is a nice change from the Full Windsor.

[416 Rigby]

Coast Guard dress uniform is the Double Windsor. When I went through boot camp in 1988 we had to tie it up perfectly. As someone who had never worn a tie before, I promptly decided to loosen it up so could slip it off without having to tie it again. I wasn't the only one. After boot camp, I promptly got a clip on. Does that make me weird? Ok, I don't even own a tie other than that USCG blue clip on.

[David]

http://www.tcm.phy.cam.ac.uk/~tmf20/tieknots.shtml

Recently I've started using the Christensen as a change-up from the Windsor.

I have the book mentioned in the above link, 85 way to tie a tie. Its a great book. I got it many years ago an enjoy trying different knots, i wear a tie every day to work. Its good to be able to pick a knot to suit the tie and shirt collar style, St Andrew knot on 30th November :-)

[Carlo]

Any one trying the Eldrich knot with a neck of 16+ will need to have a longer tie. I've tried it on my longest standard and at 17 1/2 there isn't enough tie left. Also a skinny tie is recomended. Just my experience.

I've tried the Eldrich knot and got compliments for it. With my 18+ neck I used a "normal" tie, but I wore a waistcoat, that way you don't need the tie as long and you've got more of it to play with.

[Hopper250]

I've tried the Eldrich knot and got compliments for it. With my 18+ neck I used a "normal" tie, but I wore a waistcoat, that way you don't need the tie as long and you've got more of it to play with.

The vest would make a difference in it. I shall have to try that.

[CeilidhDoc]

I also recommend a waistcoat when wearing the Eldredge knot with highland attire because even with a long tie the tie gets quite short. I have a 16.5" neck and I do like to rock the Eldredge and Trinity knots from time to time. IMHO they look fantastic when done well. The key is to take care when tying and be willing to start all over a few times if you didn't do it right because the Eldredge and Trinity knots are not very forgiving knots. You need to pick your tie and collar well and I recommend the waistcoat.

I also think many classic knots can look good but again you have to tie them well and consider your collar choice and the tie material and pattern and match them well.

If you want to try out knots you haven't used before, then I can recommend an app if you have an iPhone. It's simply called How to Tie a Tie.

Good luck!

Slainte

[GrainReaper]

I have a few events this few coming weekends so I figured I would try the Eldridge knot, honestly not tough to tie but be sure to select a tie that doesn't drown out the knot itself...

Here is my very first attempt, I feel it turned out ok but see how the paisley drowns out the knot a bit? And I also botched the dimple so it's a tad rough too.

[GrainReaper]

Now why can't I get a simple pic to play nicely?

And neither is oriented correctly!

[orionpyoung]

I think the paisley pattern breaks up enough to make the knot look good. The only thing about the tie is that the bright color and interesting pattern will draw most peoples attention away from the knot. I think a solid would allow the knot to "pop" much more.