Half Persian 4-1

This is my fiftieth attempt at half persian 4-1. Seriously, this weave is freaking hard to start. I either couldn't get the rings to stay in place long enough to get the weave started or I couldn't seem to get them in the right position in the first place. So I cheated and used a piece of wire.

Bright aluminum and violet anodized aluminum in 20g 5/32", for those curious folks out there. My thumb is purposefully in the picture for size reference. Ignore the chipped red polish.