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Quiz about Instagramming Ties
Quiz about Instagramming Ties

Instagramming Ties Trivia Quiz


I often Instagram photos of the ties I wear, because I love to show off all the different knots. Now I bring my Instagramming habits to FunTrivia. You won't find me wearing a normal Windsor knot!

A photo quiz by salami_swami. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
salami_swami
Time
8 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
367,784
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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971
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Editor's Choice
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Question 1 of 10
1. Tying this unique knot is actually quite simple. Begin with the base of a Windsor or Four-in-Hand knot. However, instead of putting the tie through the loop at the end, simply drape it over the knot.

What you end up with is this knot, named for the business magnate who married Jacqueline Kennedy in 1968. Which knot is this?
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Question 2 of 10
2. In order to create this knot, begin with a Four-in-Hand knot, as this leaves plenty of tie left to finish it off. Next, wrap the small end of the tie around the front and tie another knot in the back, which results in a knot that looks like the picture on the left.

What is the name of this knot, which is named after its inventor and its shape?
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Question 3 of 10
3. To create this knot, start by wrapping the little end around the right side to create a spiral, then around the left side to create a triangle. The next step is wrapping the small end around the front of the knot, and back around the back. Take the small end and wrap it around the right and the left again, making another triangle. There should now be a loop at the back of the knot that you can put the small end through.

The end result is the picture on the left, which is so named because of the back of the tie showing through. What is the knot called?
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Question 4 of 10
4. To create this unique knot, begin by taking the skinny end and making a spiral towards the right side of the tie. Then wrap it around the left side. Following this, wrap the small end around the front of the knot, and bring the little end around and through the front. The little end can now be put through the loop you just created in the front, and wrap it back around the back. Wrap the little end around the front again and place it through the top loop in the front of the tie. Tighten and adjust the knot and hide the end of the tie in the collar, and you will get a result similar to the picture.

This religious sounding knot is named such because of the number of sections on the tie. What is it called?
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Question 5 of 10
5. To tie this knot, start by taking the big end around the back of the small end and wrap it around so it forms a spiral. Then take the tie and go around the same direction, then across the front and towards the back, taking it back around the little end so it hangs in front. This is the same technique used to tie a Pratt Knot, but we aren't done yet. Next take the big end, bring it around the back, and back around the little end so the big end is now in the back. The final step is to put the big end through the loop that you just created in the back and tighten it up.

The result looks like the picture to the left, which is a knot named after a character from the "Matrix" series who wears the knot. What is the name of this knot?
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Question 6 of 10
6. To tie this knot, take the little end and wrap it around the big end towards the right, creating a spiral. Next, take the little end around the back and then up and through on the left side. Now take the tie around from the right side so you create a loop on the front of the tie, and go up through the left side and send the little end through the loop you've created. The end result is what is known as a Murrell Knot, but to get the result shown on the left, you aren't done yet! Now turn the little end so the seam is up, making sure you turn the tie counter-clockwise. Keeping the little end towards the right side, flip it up and go through the back. The final step is the trickiest - on the left, there is a little loop hidden behind two other loops. Send the little end through this loop, then adjust the knot and hide the end of the tie in the collar of your shirt.

While the knot can be incredibly difficult to tie correctly, the result is worth it. The name of the knot sounds like it involves soul mates, but it was actually named after its inventor. What knot is shown on the left?
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Question 7 of 10
7. The first step to tying this knot is to bring the big end (you'll be using a lot of tie, so make the big end fairly long) around the little end four times. The first time around forms the base of the tie and the other three form the layers. Then bring the big end of the tie through all three loops you created. It may be tricky to get it through, and tightening the tie can be difficult, but the knot is a great look when you have finished.

What is the name of this knot, which was named after its inventor?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Tying this knot takes patience, as the steps are different than most any other knot you will tie. To begin, take the big end and wrap it around the little end to form a spiral, but keep things loose or it will become difficult later on. Next, take the tie around the back and up through the middle so the big end is in the back. Make sure you leave these two loops loose, and beginning with the right side, feed the big end through both the loose loops. Now wrap the tie around the back and through the hole, and finally push it through the middle loop. Once you tighten and adjust the knot, you should end with a similar design to the one on the left.

Though some people think it looks more like a trophy, the knot gets its name from an astrological sign. What is the name of the knot?
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Question 9 of 10
9. To tie this knot, begin by wrapping the small end around the big end, and then take it up through the top on the right side, creating a wedge. Wrap the tie around the front of the wedge, around the back, and through the middle. Wrap the tie around the back again, and this time bring it out in the front and through the loop you created. Repeat this process to braid the tie, and hide any excess tie in the collar.

This knot, named after its inventor, is one of the most well-known specialty knots. What is the name of this braided knot?
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Question 10 of 10
10. To tie this knot, wrap the small end around the big end of the tie, first to the right, and then to the left, creating a triangle. Then wrap the tie around the front and through the middle from the back. Again wrap the tie around the back beginning on the left side, and feed the tie through the loop you created. Tighten the left side, but keep the right side loose, as you will be using it again soon. Take the tie and wrap it around the back on the left. The trickiest part of the knot is next; fold the tie so the seam is facing out, but do this about halfway down the knot so it creates two of the four quadrants. Finally, bring the tie through the loosened loop, and then tighten all of the loops and hide the remaining fabric in the collar.

It's a difficult process, but if done successfully, your tie should look like the one on the left. What is this knot called, which is named after the Greek word for unconditional love?
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1. Tying this unique knot is actually quite simple. Begin with the base of a Windsor or Four-in-Hand knot. However, instead of putting the tie through the loop at the end, simply drape it over the knot. What you end up with is this knot, named for the business magnate who married Jacqueline Kennedy in 1968. Which knot is this?

Answer: Onassis Knot

The Onassis Knot is a perfect knot to use if you wish to show off the tie itself, rather than any intricate knot. It can be worn anywhere, as proven by Willie Mays when he wore this very knot when he met Barack Obama. This knot may look loose and difficult to maintain, but is actually quite strong and easily tied if you are familiar with a regular Windsor Knot.

The Onassis Knot was so named because it was first seen worn by Aristotle Onassis. It may not have been invented by Onassis, but he certainly brought it to the public eye. Aristotle Onassis was a Greek shipping magnate who lived from 1906-1975.
2. In order to create this knot, begin with a Four-in-Hand knot, as this leaves plenty of tie left to finish it off. Next, wrap the small end of the tie around the front and tie another knot in the back, which results in a knot that looks like the picture on the left. What is the name of this knot, which is named after its inventor and its shape?

Answer: Krasny Hourglass Knot

The Krasny Hourglass Knot was invented by Alex Krasny, and is actually fairly easy to tie (though difficult to master). The basic Four-in-Hand knot is simple, but getting the second knot on the bottom to look right, as well as keeping enough fabric to create it, is nearly impossible on occasions, especially for taller people. Wearing a vest may be needed due to the amount of fabric needed to tie the knot.

It often comes out a wee bit short. Fortunately, the knot works well with any tie, and stripes can create interesting patterns.
3. To create this knot, start by wrapping the little end around the right side to create a spiral, then around the left side to create a triangle. The next step is wrapping the small end around the front of the knot, and back around the back. Take the small end and wrap it around the right and the left again, making another triangle. There should now be a loop at the back of the knot that you can put the small end through. The end result is the picture on the left, which is so named because of the back of the tie showing through. What is the knot called?

Answer: Cape Knot

The Cape Knot is a lot easier to tie than it appears. It is essentially the same as a regular Windsor Knot in reverse. The back of this knot actually looks just like a Windsor Knot does from the front. This knot is somewhat flashy, so excessively patterned ties should be avoided, otherwise you may not notice the knot amongst the design of the tie.

In this instance, I used a special tie that uses two fabrics so the cape of the tie could be easily seen. Solid colored ties work marvelously for this knot as well.
4. To create this unique knot, begin by taking the skinny end and making a spiral towards the right side of the tie. Then wrap it around the left side. Following this, wrap the small end around the front of the knot, and bring the little end around and through the front. The little end can now be put through the loop you just created in the front, and wrap it back around the back. Wrap the little end around the front again and place it through the top loop in the front of the tie. Tighten and adjust the knot and hide the end of the tie in the collar, and you will get a result similar to the picture. This religious sounding knot is named such because of the number of sections on the tie. What is it called?

Answer: Trinity Knot

The Trinity Knot was originally designed based on the traditional Celtic trinity knot. The triangular design includes three sections, which is quite apparent in the tie's knot as well. The tie is sometimes worn with intent to represent the Holy Trinity of Christianity as well.

The Trinity Knot is a good knot to wear with a striped or solid tie. Solid ties really show off the knot itself, and stripes can create interesting patterns. If tied just so, the stripes of the tie can even create a perfect triangle in the middle of the knot!
5. To tie this knot, start by taking the big end around the back of the small end and wrap it around so it forms a spiral. Then take the tie and go around the same direction, then across the front and towards the back, taking it back around the little end so it hangs in front. This is the same technique used to tie a Pratt Knot, but we aren't done yet. Next take the big end, bring it around the back, and back around the little end so the big end is now in the back. The final step is to put the big end through the loop that you just created in the back and tighten it up. The result looks like the picture to the left, which is a knot named after a character from the "Matrix" series who wears the knot. What is the name of this knot?

Answer: Merovingian Knot

The Merovingian Knot was first known as the Ediety Knot, but was renamed when it was seen in "The Matrix Reloaded" in 2003. In this film, the Frenchman, also called the Merovingian, can be seen wearing the Ediety Knot. Before the film was released, the knot was not that popular. With the release of the film, and with the Merovingian donning this knot, it quickly became known as the Merovingian Knot, and most references to the knot use the Merovingian as the namesake.

This knot works with almost any tie, though excessively patterned ties (such as Jerry Garcia ties) may get a little crazy. In this instance, I've used a special multi-fabric tie to show a nice contrast of design. The best part of this knot is that it makes it look like your tie is wearing a tie!
6. To tie this knot, take the little end and wrap it around the big end towards the right, creating a spiral. Next, take the little end around the back and then up and through on the left side. Now take the tie around from the right side so you create a loop on the front of the tie, and go up through the left side and send the little end through the loop you've created. The end result is what is known as a Murrell Knot, but to get the result shown on the left, you aren't done yet! Now turn the little end so the seam is up, making sure you turn the tie counter-clockwise. Keeping the little end towards the right side, flip it up and go through the back. The final step is the trickiest - on the left, there is a little loop hidden behind two other loops. Send the little end through this loop, then adjust the knot and hide the end of the tie in the collar of your shirt. While the knot can be incredibly difficult to tie correctly, the result is worth it. The name of the knot sounds like it involves soul mates, but it was actually named after its inventor. What knot is shown on the left?

Answer: Truelove Knot

The Truelove Knot was named after its inventor, Eliot Truelove. This knot is one of the most difficult to tie, and uses a lot of fabric. If you run out of tie material, it may be best to make the tie end short and wear a vest or sweater to cover it up. Because the tie is so difficult to tie, it is often best to keep with solid colored ties or light patterns. Stripes can create neat affects once you become familiar with the knot.

There is even a variation of the Truelove Knot, also created by Eliot Truelove, called the Pinwheel Knot.

When using striped ties, if you can manage to create a Truelove Knot with expert precision and skill, the stripes line up in such a way that a beautiful pinwheel emerges. Unfortunately for you, I am not that skilled to create the pinwheel so the picture I took created a neat squared affect instead.
7. The first step to tying this knot is to bring the big end (you'll be using a lot of tie, so make the big end fairly long) around the little end four times. The first time around forms the base of the tie and the other three form the layers. Then bring the big end of the tie through all three loops you created. It may be tricky to get it through, and tightening the tie can be difficult, but the knot is a great look when you have finished. What is the name of this knot, which was named after its inventor?

Answer: Van Wijk Knot

The Van Wijk Knot was created by the illustrator Lisa Van Wijk. Her goal was to create the longest tie knot. While her knot is indeed long, there are other, less common knots that may be considered longer (though some of these knots involve two knots, such as the Glennie Double or Krasny Hourglass).

The Van Wijk Knot is one of the best to wear in an informal setting, because it still looks great with the top button unbuttoned and the shirt loosened up a bit. That's not to say it looks bad in a formal setting; this knot is great for those important business meetings as well. Too, any tie will work with this knot, though darker solids may hide the layers and make it appear like a normal knot.
8. Tying this knot takes patience, as the steps are different than most any other knot you will tie. To begin, take the big end and wrap it around the little end to form a spiral, but keep things loose or it will become difficult later on. Next, take the tie around the back and up through the middle so the big end is in the back. Make sure you leave these two loops loose, and beginning with the right side, feed the big end through both the loose loops. Now wrap the tie around the back and through the hole, and finally push it through the middle loop. Once you tighten and adjust the knot, you should end with a similar design to the one on the left. Though some people think it looks more like a trophy, the knot gets its name from an astrological sign. What is the name of the knot?

Answer: Linwood Taurus Knot

The Linwood Taurus Knot was invented by Linwood Darkis, and is named the Taurus Knot because it looks like a bull's head with horns. The knot is not for beginner's, though. It takes a lot of practice and precision not to get the tie tangled up. Wearing this knot is best with a light pattern or solid tie, because the more complex a knot is, the more distracting a high pattern tie can be (stripes can also become dizzying with the Linwood Taurus Knot). Beware when wearing this tie in a formal setting; it is odd enough it may get you some negative feedback. Wearing this knot to a party, however, can be quite the conversation piece.
9. To tie this knot, begin by wrapping the small end around the big end, and then take it up through the top on the right side, creating a wedge. Wrap the tie around the front of the wedge, around the back, and through the middle. Wrap the tie around the back again, and this time bring it out in the front and through the loop you created. Repeat this process to braid the tie, and hide any excess tie in the collar. This knot, named after its inventor, is one of the most well-known specialty knots. What is the name of this braided knot?

Answer: Eldredge Knot

The Eldredge Knot was named after its inventor, Mr. Eldredge (not much is known about him). The knot can be difficult to tie, and with thicker ties, you sometimes end up running out of fabric to braid the tie. However, if you have a fairly skinny tie, and you keep the knot very tight, it is possible to braid the tie a step or two farther to create the Super Eldredge.

Due to the knot's beautiful symmetry, it can easily be worn in any setting, whether formal or informal. Most ties will work for this knot, but striped ties and paisley ties are busy enough that the knot can be lost in the chaos. A solid color tie, like the one in the picture, really allows the design to stand out, and is highly recommended.
10. To tie this knot, wrap the small end around the big end of the tie, first to the right, and then to the left, creating a triangle. Then wrap the tie around the front and through the middle from the back. Again wrap the tie around the back beginning on the left side, and feed the tie through the loop you created. Tighten the left side, but keep the right side loose, as you will be using it again soon. Take the tie and wrap it around the back on the left. The trickiest part of the knot is next; fold the tie so the seam is facing out, but do this about halfway down the knot so it creates two of the four quadrants. Finally, bring the tie through the loosened loop, and then tighten all of the loops and hide the remaining fabric in the collar. It's a difficult process, but if done successfully, your tie should look like the one on the left. What is this knot called, which is named after the Greek word for unconditional love?

Answer: Agape Knot

The Agape Knot was designed by Eliot Truelove, and so named after the Greek word for unconditional love. The Greek language actually contains six different words for love, but this knot used the unconditional love found in the Greek Scriptures for the namesake. Even though this tie is very difficult to master, the results are wonderful.

The best part of the tie is the middle. If tied correctly, there is a gap in the center of the tie, and you can use this gap to create unique affects. In the picture, I have put a small piece of fabric inside the tie so it really makes the knot pop. You can put almost anything in the middle; I've worn this knot with coins, paper currency, candy wrappers, cufflinks, ribbon, and all sorts of things. What's causing the different design in the middle of the tie can be quite the conversation piece (and this is also why solid colored ties are recommended, so the middle piece can stand out).
Source: Author salami_swami

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