The Four in Hand Tie Knot is a fast and effective way to get out of the door... now! It’s a very simple knot that has a bias to one side when finished. It also has a looser feel and a more casual look.

A thinner knot by design, it won't crowd you at the neck and allows for a shirt collar that is closed in. If you tie this knot right, you can elevate its look to resemble its more respected companions. Still a good looking tie knot in its own right and well worth a try.

1. After lifting your collar up and slinging the tie loosely around your neck, we're ready to begin. Have the larger (LG) end overlap the smaller (SM) end. Have the larger end hang longer than the shorter end. Getting these starting lengths right takes a few goes and they will be different for everyone.

2. Fold the larger end neatly behind the smaller end. We're basically going to wrap the larger end around the smaller one.

3. Now we bring the larger end across the front, wrapping it around the smaller end to form the front face of our knot. We're half way there.

4. Bring the larger end up and through the main noose from behind. We're going to come down for our final approach.

5. 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! That wasn't so hard now was it? A nice looking knot... don't you think? Wear it with a smile as you go out on the town in style.