A knitted tie by virtue of its method of manufacture begs to be adorned with horizontal stripes.

The soft knot of a knitted tie laid eqally well under either a detachable or attached collar.The same soft lustre yarn was used as made the womens knitted and crocheted openwork tops.

This tie was worn by boys and men of all ages.
To our eyes the hues would seem subtle and muted but did allow men a small degree of colour to their dress. Most 1920s schoolboy wore a knitted tie in his school colours.
Examine any illustrated boys story book from this time and the schoolboys will be wearing one.

Date about 1927 Aged about 20 years old