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THE EVER YTHING KNOTS BOOK

Getting Dressed and the Rest of Daily Life
Tying neckties is also a specialty. Some knots look better than
others when tied in the flat material of a necktie. They are gener-
ally tied in the form of a hitch or noose, so they can be adjusted
in size without leaving slack around the collar. Many necktie knots,
described with terms like Four-in-the-Hand, or Windsor, do not
work well with rope, but hold their form well with flat material. An
Overhand Knot can be used, and a very common necktie knot is
made with the Buntline Hitch (described in Chapter 7). In this
chapter, you’ll learn a modified version of the Buntline Hitch tied
with a necktie.
The Buntline Hitch may be a bit conservative for some well-
dressed knot tyers, but there are many more variations, suitable for
every style and occasion. Your local clothing store may have a free
pamphlet with different variations. Very few of them are knots com-
monly used with cordage. Most necktie knots are used only when
tied in a tie, and have no redeeming qualities when tied in rope.
There are numerous other activities that involve specialized
knots, and becoming skilled in them is greatly aided by having a
skill in general knots. A basic understanding of the differences
between bends, loops, and hitches—and knowing a few of each—
will help you with a great many applications.

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