Half Persian 3-in-1 Flip
Overview
I came across Half Persian 3-in-1 Flip by Tesserex a while ago while checking out M.A.I.L. for new weaves to make. I tried making this weave in the past; however, I found it hard to understand and decided to try again later and succeeded on my second attempt. This member of the Persian weave family is a variant of Half Persian 3-in-1, with the rings lean alternating instead of remaining consistent. To make this weave, I followed this tutorial by Tesserex; I have also included some advice in the Notes Section that I hope will be helpful if you wish to make this weave yourself.
Materials
The rings used for the sample piece shown in this post are 16 SWG with a 1/4” ID for an AR of 4.03 made of Bright Aluminum that I bought from the Ring Lord.
Notes
Half Persian 3-in-1 Flip is a relatively simple weave to create, though I initially found it difficult due to misunderstanding the tutorial. To help others, here are a few tips: Step 1 is just a 3-unit-long 2-in-1 chain, with the outermost pieces overlapping to form an eye. From Step 2 onward, you add two new rings: one open ring through an eye formed by two rings in the weave and one closed ring onto the open ring. From Step 3 onward, all eyes you add rings through are formed by the closed ring from the previous step and the rightmost ring from the step before that, assuming you’re building from left to right. The weave is quite easy to make once understood. I find it aesthetically pleasing when laid flat and untwisted or held vertically with enough tension to prevent it from spiralling. However, it tends to twist when left unsupported, which can make it look messy. As a chain weave with a square cross-section that can lay flat, it is suitable for chokers, necklaces, bracelets, or cordage. For maximal visual appeal, I recommend using it in bracelets or chokers, where slack is limited. Due to the need for careful positioning to maintain its appearance, I wouldn’t recommend learning this weave unless you have a specific plan for how to use it.
Pictures
Flat
Flat: Angled
Flat: Profile
Vertical
Vertical: Profile
In Process
