The Urban Maille instructions for the Barrel Chain Maille weave came with a variation. Got to try that, of course. I'm always wondering how pieces get their names. I noticed the Barrel weave does look like Barrel's when held vertically.
The variation, mixes the "Barrels", alternates them is a better word. At first I had some trouble remembering to alternate, after I got the way to make the pattern "backwards" Well, isn't that the fun of learning a new pattern?
Here is a picture of the regular Barrel and the variation (on top).
I'm glad I have both since I can not decide which pattern I prefer. What do you think?
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I like them both! But then I like virtually all chain maille although there are some weaves I would rather not do.
ReplyDeleteI like both weaves, but I think I like the original best. Well done!
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