Knot Dossier
About This Knot
A friend of mine said “You should invent a knot called the Cosmoknot…” and for a year I have been trying. I have had plenty of failures, but finally I have a success. Not only is the knot pretty awesome, it actually has something to do with it’s name.
Difficulty: High
This is an unorthodox knot so it will take some getting used to. The knot leaves you with a strange tail when complete, be prepared to do something with it. Adjusting it is difficult also.
Fabric Consumption: High
Going around 5+ times takes a toll on the fabric. A vest is recommended to disguise any strangeness in length.
Symmetry: Med
It is spiral based so it cannot be completely symmetrical however it is shaped like a Y and it has a tight and constructed appearance.
Style: Not Stripes
As is often the case with complex knots, stripes should be avoided. They created a shocking random looking pattern and distract from the knot itself.
Venue: Celebratory, Work, Casual
This knot looks tight and put-together which makes me feel like it is appropriate for most occasions. It is still too new to be used in a formal setting, some traditional people might find it distracting.
Tips
- Try it with a contrast tie
- Simple ties are best
- Consider a vest
- Thin soft ties are recommended
Thank you for all your necktie knots tutorials, especially for the complex necktie knots’ tutorials, thank you again
First I want to say thank you for all of the awesome tutorials. I have used many of the different knots. My son and I had to be part of a wedding a few years ago. We had to wear all black except for a cotton candy pink tie. So to stand out I put my son in the Trinity and used the Eldridge for myself. We received almost as many compliments as the bride. Today I took the chance on the Cosmo Knot and wearing it with a cow print tie. So today I’m calling it the Cowsmo Knot. I continually send folks to your site when they ask about the knots. Thank you again for the tutorials.
Thanks so much! I am glad you are having good experiences!
Diagrams, diagrams, diagrams…
The videos are nice; but we need the diagrams!!
Thanks for all you do!
This. Aye to this.
Greetings Alex K,
A two years ago a guest walked up to my desk at Le Pavillon Hotel and told me he was going to do me a favor. He told me to look up the Eldridge knot. Curious, I Google searched this knot an knew I needed to learn it, but if there is one knot I never heard of, there must be more. Then came agreeordie.com, possibly one of the best finds on the internet. Since finding your website I have master the bulk of your repertoire boosting to my guests that I have a different knot for each day of the week. I have even been asked to tie ties for my guests. While I do well on my on merits, I find that guest interest and gratuities have increased because of you, especially with the Cosmoknot, Trinity and Eldridge. Anyhow, I owe you much thanks for your instructional videos! I will continue to recommend your site for all my clientele. Perhaps one day you will have a chance to visit the hotel. If you are ever planning a trip to the Big Easy drop me a line and I can help you out. Lassiez les bon temps rouler!
Respectfully submitted,
Gustave N. von Bodungen
Chef Concierge
Le Pavillon Hotel
833 Poydras Street
New Orleans LA, 70112
ph:504.581.3111
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http://www.lepavillon.com
That is awesome to hear! Thank you very much for letting me know. Keep up the good work, and spread the word.
This knot is awesome!!! Wearing it for st. patricks day because I can.
It’s like Van Wijk Knot and Cape Knot having a baby! Wearing it right now at work and I can already tell, it really does attract attentnion. Inventing this one was a job well done, good sir!