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Japanese 1 into 2 Chain (Kusari)
Base Pattern
Japanese 1 into 2 Chain (Kusari)

This Japanese Chain is actually the most simple of all chains, where every link is connected to 2 others,

While very simple, this chain is the base for just about all Japanese patterns, so it is important to understand how to efficiently make large quantities of it.

It is important to note that in Japanese patterns the links alternate between sitting horizontally and vertically. In authentic Japanese Mail patterns, the vertical links would be oval-shaped. If you wish to emulate these authentic patterns, make sure that all the gold coloured links in the following Japanese Patterns are oval-shaped.

Steps 3 and 4 are identical to help you get a feel for this pattern.


The ratio of links for this pattern is 1 Closed Link to 1 Opened Link.


Starting Japanese 1 into 2 Chain (Kusari)
Step 1
  • Place an open link through two closed links.
  • Close the open link.
A Closed Link Through 2 Closed Links An Open Link Through 2 Closed Links


Step 2
Layout
  • Lay the first three links out as in the illustration.

Starting Layout for Japanese 1 into 2 Chain (Kusari)


Step 3
Adding to the chain
  • Place an open link through a closed link.
  • Place the open link through the link coloured copper in the illustration.
  • Close the open link.
An Open Link Through a Closed Link
Adding to Japanese 1 into 2 Chain


Step 4
Continuing
  • Place an open link through a closed link.
  • Place the open link through the link coloured copper in the illustration.
  • Close the open link.
  • Repeat this step to make longer chains.
An Open Link Through a Closed Link
Continuing to Add to Japanese 1 into 2 Chain


Finished Japanese 1 into 2 Chain
Finished Japanese 1 into 2 Chain


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