Knit neck ties?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Here you go

Bias knit tie pattern

They also have a pattern to knit a bow tie, but I think it is less successful. . .

Thanks for posting that, I'll have to share with my wife!

[ForresterModern]

I personally like the look of knit or woven/tweed style ties a lot for wear with the kilt, either in solids or subtle patterns (my style choice). I like them adding another texture to the mix in addition to color, but usually not glaring patterns of any sort. I had a handful of square bottom knit ties from back in the 80's when they were popular but due to my inordinate height shed them in preference to extra long silk ties so as not to look like either Laurel (then) or Hardy (now). I have looked recently and they are hard to come by especially in longer lengths. But the good news is that for wearing with a kilt they do not have to be, as I generally tuck the tips under my vest and then under my kilt, or leave it hang if wearing no vest (+/- jacket) which is the distinct rarity if I am wearing a tie. Unfortunately in the latter situation they can still look too short on my torso, even with the high riding kilt beltline. And if I buy the short ones with the intent of wearing them with the kilt, then I cannot wear them under any other circumstances without the kilt except again when wearing a vest to cover the short ends.

I think the examples you demonstrate look great. Would love to see other varieties and options.

[AKScott]

I too sent my last knit tie to Goodwill in the 1980s. However, this looks good to me and I look forward to seeing further developments.

[Lyle1]

I agree with ForresterModern. Knit ties add another layer of texture that I think goes well with tweeds and smoother wools.

[JSFMACLJR]

I wear silk knit ties frequently, even with the kilt.

[Pyper]

1985 is what I think.

It's about time for that to come back then and be trendy, eh?

Trendy fashion with a kilt -- it's your choice.

[Patrick Young]

What do people think of knit neck ties worn as a part of Highland attire?

There have been several threads lately discussing various styles of neck tie with kilt, but generally the discussion revolves around tartan ties, regimental stripe ties, etc. I don't think I've ever seen knit ties mentioned.

So what do people think? Here are a couple of photos of mine.

I have been wearing them for years. They were common in the 60s - the French like them too but not so popular in the UK. I buy mine (I prefer silk to wool) from T M Lewin or Hilditch and Key but other Jermyn Street, London shirt makers also sell them.

Matt your taste is such that you don't need to ask what others think

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I notice a lot of knit ties are square bottomed. I can get them either straight or with pointed tips from House of Cheviot.

To me, the straight bottom reminds me more of the 80s style, while the pointed tip looks more contemporary. Other thoughts?

[Macman]

Matt, I think your tie looks great and is appropriate with kilted attire. I remember wearing a knit tie (straight bottom) with battle dress and kilt in my army reserve days, so there's an historical precedent for it.

[madmacs]

Not for me... Woven yes, knit no...

I think however that is more of an aesthetic thing for me... I think it would probably look better with a more "country" style outfit rather than a black argyll though...