Basic European 4-in-1 Maille
The weave used for most armor
Created using 3/8" 14ga (0.080") Aluminum
 

1. Start with a single closed ring


2. Add four more closed rings.



3.  Loop 2 closed rings through an open ring.


4. Close the open ring through the two rings on the end of the 4 in 1. (adds another column)



5.  Add 2 more closed tings to another open ring.



6.  Close the open ring through the two lower corner rings. (adds a new row)



7.  Add a closed ring to an single open ring



8. Close the open ring through the lower 3 corner rings.



9.  Continue adding columns/rows until you have the size you need.