Knitting in Cyberspace

The Nine Patch...

(This letter is the response to a friend's query
about the art of knitting a Nine Patch.)

I would probably use a worsted weight yarn.
It would give you a block with a substantial weight.

Determine the size of your square.
Think four inches.
I would guess 20 stitches on a size six needle.
Knit across.
Knit 2 stitches, purl 16, knit 2 stitches.
Repeat.
Keeping a knit border would give your block definition.

Weavers wind yarn around a 3 by 5 folded card and then sort the cards to create the color sequence they want.

You could knit, sew, or crochet the squares together.
Crocheting them would probably give you the look you want
and be the easiest method. It is just a matter of pulling up a loop and making a slip stitch.

If you are thinking in terms of a wall hanging
I would do three strips of three and use a long knitting needle or rod to display them.
The space between strips would give you definition.

WARNING!
Knitting is addictive.

Let me know how it goes.