Knit Patchwork Afghan

Hi the pattern was from the vintage 1971 book Good Housekeeping: New Complete Book of Needlecraft. You could probably make your own patterns from an encyclopedia of knit patterns or a website that lists many different patterns with a lot of color or texture. The only important component is to make sure the stitch count is the same (narrow part) all the way up the panel and that the panels match in length. This is really important if you use different yarns. Also if your a beginner, make sure to use yarn with similar care instructions. If you use regular wool with acrylic the wool will likely shrink or felt when you wash the afghan but a superwash or wool blend that is washable may hold up very well. Happy knitting.