5-patch

In spite of it’s name, this block is not really made of 5 sub-units, but is based on a 5 x 5 grid. This type of block usually has a design mirrored around a horizontal, vertical and diagonal axis. To the right is an example of a simple block based on a 5 x 5 grid.

Below are some examples of some very popular blocks based on this 5 x 5 grid: