Ode to Irish in all of us on St. Patrick's day!  What better and fitting block than the "Irish Chain" to commemorate
     this fun day.

* please make note that many of the fabric requirement are cut a bit larger than actually needed.  This will make it easier to square up the various pieces in each block.

 fabric Requirements:

4 -  2 1/2" light squares
1 - 5" light square (cut on diagonal)
2 - 2 1/2" squares  medium
1 - 5" square medium dark  (cut on diagonal)
2 - 2 1/2" squares dark

Step # 1

1.  Using the 5" squares cut on the diagonal to make two squares as shown below:

2.  Square up this square to 4 1/2".

Step #2

1.  Make 4 - patch sections using the light 2 1/2" squares and the 2 1/2" medium and dark squares as shown below:

Step #3

1.  Sew together as shown below to complete your Single Irish Chain Block.

2. Square up to 8 1/2".

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