Byzantine Weave
Great for Necklaces/BraceletsByzantine weave is great weave to start with as it is not a very complicated weave, but works well for bracelets and necklaces. It gives a complex impression but goes together easily with a wide variety of ring sizes.
Stainless Steel 18g 3/16" ID
Note: With most weaves in chainmail there are a variety of ways to put the rings together. This is just how I find it easiest to create this weave. If you find a way that is more suited to you, or the size of the ring you are working with, do what you find is personally the best.
Step 1:
To start this weave, use 10 rings, opening 4 and closing 6.
Step 2:
Using 4 closed rings and 1 open ring, create 1 four-block.
Step 3:
Add a second open ring to the four block created in Step 2.
Step 4:
Connect the remaining 2 closed rings to the block using one of the remaining open rings.
Step 5:
Add the remaining open ring to the same location that the last ring was inserted creating a row of 2X2X2X2X2
Step 6:
Stretch out the 2X2X2X2X2 and choose 1 end to continue the pattern.
Step 7:
Fold the 2 end rings back.
Step 8:
Add 2 rings to the bottoms of the rings folded back in Step 7.
Step 9:
Add 2 more rings to the 2 rings added in Step 8.
Step 10:
Add 2 more rings to the 2 rings added in step 9.
Step 11:
Fold the 2 end rings back.
Step 12:
Add 2 rings to the bottoms of the rings folded back in Step 11.
Step 13:
Add 2 more rings to the 2 rings added in Step 12.
Step 14:
Add 2 more rings to the 2 rings added in Step 13.
Step 15:
Fold the 2 end rings back.
Step 16+:
Continue Steps 12-15 over and over until the chain reaches the desired length. With the basic idea of (Add 2 ring, Add 2 rings, Add 2 rings, fold them back, repeat)