Chainmail Weaves
Here is a preliminary list of some of the most popular basic chainmail weaves. List includes level of expertise recommended, the AR (Aspect Ratio) recommended. It also contains links to great tutorials for each of the chainmail weaves.
Tip:
Good idea to use different coloured rings when first learning new chainmail weaves. It makes the learning process much easier.
Note: All links in table open in new window.
| (Click for details) | Details | Tutorial |
|---|---|---|
 Byzantine Chainmail |
Name: Byzantine Level: Category: European AR Range: 3.32 – ∞ Min. AR: Preferred AR: 3.35 – 3.5 |
|
 Chainmail Weave – Camelot |
Name: Camelot Level: Beginner Category: AR Range: Min. AR: Preferred AR: 2 rings used (6.6 and 3.5) |
|
 CIR Chainmaille |
Name: CIR(Captive Inverted Roundmaille) Level: Beginner Category: AR Range: Min. AR: Preferred AR: |
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 Chainmaille Euro 4-1 |
Name: European 4-i (Euro 4-1) Level: Beginner Category: European AR Range: 3.0 – 5.5 Min. AR: 2.9 Preferred AR: 3.3 |
|
 Chainmail Half Persian 3-1 |
Name: HP 3-1 (Half Persian 3-1) Level: Beginner Category: Persian AR Range: 3.9 – 4.3 Min. AR: Preferred AR: |
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 Chainmail Inverted Round |
Name: Inverted Round Level: Beginner Category: European AR Range: Min. AR: Preferred AR: |
For the moment, this is only a short list of chainmail weaves. It should be a handy list for anyone desiring to dip their delicate toes into the engaging art of chain mail.
