The nine-patch is one of the earliest forms of patchwork. The block involves joining 9 squares to form a larger square. In its simplest form, the block is constructed of 9 plain squares. Using a variety of colors, the random color changes throughout and you create additional patches within in each square.
Size:
36" square
Materials:
800 yards of light worsted yarn for the center and 100 yards for the trim
US size 7 needles
US size 7 needles
Gauge:
20 stitches = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch