The Pratt knot also known as the Shelby Tie Knot, is not as robust as the Double Windsor, but can easily be mistaken for it. It has the same symmetrical look without as much bulk.

It feels lighter around the neck and is one tie knot well worth a try. If you like the traditional look of the Double Knot but like to have a looser feel, this is the one for you.

1. One of the only times you will start with tying a tie knot with the underside facing out. Up turn your collar and loosely sling the tie around your neck and adjust the larger (LG) end to hang longer than the smaller (SM) end. Now you're ready to go.

2. Take the larger end, up over and through the noose in the front to form a loop around the small end.

3. Tighten this to form your first anchor loop around the small end.

4. Bring the larger end across the front to form the face of the tie knot.

5. Fold the larger end behind and up through the back of the noose near the collar.

6. Now, just drop the larger end down and through the loop that forms the face of our tie knot and slowly prepare to tighten, forming a nice dimple (if you wish) in the front.

Congratulations! If you have managed to make your Pratt Necktie Knot look something like this, then you're a show off to be sure (especially if it's your first time). Enjoy your new found skill. And all the best.