Double Nine Patch This simple block has several names besides Double Nine Patch. They Include Golden Steps, Fundamental Nine Patch and Single Irish Chain. (One block is a Single Irish Chain.) For a 12 inch Double Nine Patch you need:     Four 4 1/2 inch squares of your background (white)     Strips 1 7/8 inches wide of blue     Strips 1 7/8 inch wide of red Sew a set of strips in this order, blue, red and blue. And then cut them into 1 7/8 inch segments like this, you need ten.       Repeat the same steps with red, blue and red strips. You need five 1 7/8 segments. Next assemble a little nine patch as shown here. Your little nine patch should measure 4 1/2 inches. You need five little nine patch blocks. Finally, we get to assemble the whole Double Nine Patch block. This pattern can be used for personal use only and can not be used commercially without the owner's permission. No copies may be made without the owner's permission. This includes the patterns as well as any graphics and/or instructions that are associated with a pattern. The content on these pages, including text and images are the sole property of the Delaware Quilts and may not be used in any manner without consent. All Rights Reserved. Double Nine © Delaware Quilts July 2021 Updated September 7 2025 |Home| Quilts| Email|