AY Honor Neckwear Answer Key

Neckwear

Skill Level

1

Year

2024

Version

22.03.2025

Approval authority

North American Division

1

What is a Grabatologist?

2

Know the story and some specific details of how a Master Guide scarf entered the Guinness World Record.

3

Be able to identify and provide some interesting facts about the following neckties and/or neck scarves:

3a

Cravat

3b

Ascot

3c

Bolo (bola and bootlace) tie

3d

Bowtie

3e

Western bow (string) tie

3f

Traditional (Langsdorf) tie

3g

Regular scarf (old scarf, muffler and dupatta)

3h

Cowl

3i

Snood

3j

Infinity scarf

3k

Hijab (tichel)

3l

Cross over (continental) tie

3m

Neckerchief (bandana)

4

Define the following traditional (Langsdorf) necktie terms:

4a

Shell (envelope)

4b

Seam

4c

Interlining

4d

Neck

4e

Keeper loop

4f

Rolled edge

4g

Tail

4h

Blade

4i

Tipping

4j

Bart tack

4k

Slip stitch

4l

Margin/hem

5

Know proper ways to care and store a silk necktie.

6

From memory, know how to tie at least four of the following knots plus one more knot of your research and choosing:

6a

Full Windsor (traditional necktie)

6b

Eldridge (traditional necktie)

6c

Trinity knot (traditional necktie)

6d

Shoelace knot (bowtie)

6e

Braided knot (scarf)

6f

Pretzel knot (scarf)

6g

Friendship knot (neckerchief)

6h

Hijab without a pin (hijab)

6i

Barrel knot (cravat tie)

6j

Double overhand knot (ascot tie)

7

Wear five of the knots you used in the above requirement on five different occasions and document with photographs or selfies.

8

Without assistance, successfully tie a necktie on someone else.

9

As a group, read the following passages and discuss what Biblical guidance is provided regarding our dress and adornment. How should we apply this guidance to our clothes and clothing accessories?

9a

1 Timothy 2:9-10

9b

1 Peter 3:3-4

9c

1 Peter 5:5

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