Nicky knot explained

The Nicky knot is a way of tying a necktie. It is a self-releasing version of the Pratt knot.^[1] Like the Pratt knot, it is tied inside-out. It originated in Milan, Italy and may have been named after Nikita Khrushchev after he visited the city. The knot is larger than the Four-in-hand knot and smaller than the Half-Windsor knot.^[2]

Using the notation of The 85 Ways to Tie a Tie, the Nicky knot is tied

• Lo Ci Ro Li Co T (knot 4).

See also

• Pratt knot—a non-self-releasing variant
• List of knots

References

1. News: Schmidt . William E. . 1989-08-30 . As Neckwear Goes, This Knot's News . 2024-06-04 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
2. Web site: Centeno . Antonio . 2014-05-22 . How To Tie A Nicky Knot Step By Step with Infographics 2024 . 2024-06-04 . Real Men Real Style . en-US.