Chains have families

Chainmaille patterns have family groupings, often based on their origin.  My personal favorites are Celtic and European patterns.

The Celtic pattern family includes Helm's chain, Celtic vision, Celtic wings and several variations.

Helm's Chain

Celtic Vision

 Simple Celtic Vision

 Celtic Wings

 Lucid

 Aura

 The European family includes 4-in-1, 6-in-1, 8-in-1 and many more.

European 4-in-1

 European 4-in-1 shag

 European 4-in-1 large rosettes

 European 4-in-1 small rosettes on a vine

 European 4-in-1 modified

 European 6-in-1

 There are many many more chainmaille patterns, these are just some of my personal favorites to make.