AY Honor Neckwear Requirements
Skill Level
1
Year
2024
Version
03.12.2024
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:
- a. Cravat
- b. Ascot
- c. Bolo (bola and bootlace) tie
- d. Bowtie
- e. Western bow (string) tie
- f. Traditional (Langsdorf) tie
- g. Regular scarf (old scarf, muffler and dupatta)
- h. Cowl
- i. Snood
- j. Infinity scarf
- k. Hijab (tichel)
- l. Cross over (continental) tie
- m. Neckerchief (bandana)
4. Define the following traditional (Langsdorf) necktie terms:
- a. Shell (envelope)
- b. Seam
- c. Interlining
- d. Neck
- e. Keeper loop
- f. Rolled edge
- g. Tail
- h. Blade
- i. Tipping
- j. Bart tack
- k. Slip stitch
- l. 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:
- a. Full Windsor (traditional necktie)
- b. Eldridge (traditional necktie)
- c. Trinity knot (traditional necktie)
- d. Shoelace knot (bowtie)
- e. Braided knot (scarf)
- f. Pretzel knot (scarf)
- g. Friendship knot (neckerchief)
- h. Hijab without a pin (hijab)
- i. Barrel knot (cravat tie)
- j. 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?
- a. 1 Timothy 2:9-10
- b. 1 Peter 3:3-4
- c. 1 Peter 5:5
