The Double Windsor Tie Knot has always been considered the most traditional of all the tie knots. It is regal, symmetrical, larger than life look and is very conventional in its appeal. It is a full bodied tie knot that lets you know you're wearing it and yet It won't get you in trouble with anyone.

You would be expected to turn up wearing one of these at a Job interview, a business meeting, an important occasion and especially when you're trying to gain credibility in the "Dog eat dog" world of high finance. Master this Necktie Knot and you’re well on your way to becoming a master of industry.

1. As with most tie knots, we start out with the larger (LG) end over the smaller (SM) end. At this stage you should decide how much of the smaller length you want showing. More - if you have a smaller neck and don't require as much length to get a good finished product, less - if you have a larger neck and need to stretch every inch out of your tie to get the final length correct. Don't panic! It's not rocket science, you can always start again, and you probably will, many times, until you get a feel for the right starting length.

2. Now we fold the larger end behind the smaller end and up through the noose. We are going to make a loop around the small end.

3. Once we've gotten the larger end through the noose, we bring it back down, across front and tighten that loop we've just made around the smaller end. So far, so good. We are going to be doing the same over the other side.

4. Fold the larger end behind everything we've done and across to the other side in preparation to make that other loop we need to make.

5. Throw the larger end up over the front, through the loop and down again to make that second loop around the noose.

6. Pull that loop tight. As you can see we have made two almost identical loops around the noose. In some places this tie knot is called a 'Bison' knot because it resembles the horns of a Bison.

7. Bring the large end around the front to form the face of the tie knot which covers up all our wonderful handiwork so far.

8. Again we bring the larger end behind and up through the noose for our final approach.

9. Then we bring the larger end down behind our show piece in the front and tighten carefully. It's at this point we can start to form the fashionable dimple as we carefully pull the knot tighter.

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of your very own Double Windsor Tie Knot. Treat this tie knot with respect young man (anyone under 100) and it will be your constant companion through the most important occasions of your life.