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The first eight steps in making this chain are identical to the first 8
New Chain Step 11: Grasp the middle of the wire segment in
the middle step of your step jaw pliers as shown at right. In the
step we are going to make the "U" shaped bend for the initial loop in our
chain. Push both loops up
New Chain Step 12: In order to help get these two loops perfectly overlapped, position both loops on your step jaw pliers and squeeze the two loops together as shown at left.
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This
chain is very similar to the first chain and may be easier to make for
many people. It does not use wrapping of wire around itself.
If you had difficulty in making the prior chain, perhaps you will find
this chain easier to make.
steps
in the prior chain with one exception. Instead of using 2 1/4" of 22
gauge wire, use 2" of 22 gauge wire. To make the chain show, follow
steps 1 through 7 until you have 8 segments of wire that appear as shown
at left. Then take one segment and using your round nose pliers make
a loop in the end of the wire as shown at right. 
New
Chain Step 9: Using your flush cutter, cut the excess wire as
shown here.
New
Chain Step 10: Using your bent chain nose pliers, close the
final loop where you just cut
the
wire. 
until
they meet and overlap. 
New
Chain Step 13: Remove the chain from your step jaw pliers.
At this point your initial loop in your chain should appear as shown at
right.