Here we are again with the next instalment to the Yarn Stash Series. I have a seriously large yarn stash and I know lots of you do too so my mission is to make tutorials and patterns for you to enjoy. The Granny Block Blanket is a classic that anyone can tackle. All you need is a bunch of your favourite colour yarns from your stash and you're away. The stitch uses a simple repeat so is perfect for beginners to practise technique and tension or a mindless project for the more experienced to enjoy in front of the sofa.

You can never have too many afghans, and this Star Shell Afghan may just be the perfect one for you! This is a great free crochet pattern that you can make for a gift or use in your home.

This free baby afghan pattern gives you the sweetest little cuddle soft baby blanket. Work up this blanket as a gift for a baby shower or just a present for the little one in your life. Choose a color based on the gender of the newborn or do a gender-neutral blanket if it's a surprise. Red Heart Baby yarn is used to work up this blanket in rows while the border is worked in rounds. Front post double and back post double crochet stitches make up this blanket.

The Merry-Go-Round blanket is a lovely design that is perfect to show off the beautiful color changes in ombre yarn, such as yarn cakes and self striping yarn. Like a Merry-Go-Round, this patterns rounds go around and around, worked in continuous spirals without joining. The repetitive pattern is both fun and therapeutic to crochet, and easy to get a hang of in just a few rounds. The size of the blanket can easily be adjusted to be however large or small as you'd like, depending on how much yarn you use.

This is the Mocha Ripple throw and it's a gorgeous mix of warm, deep browns and creamy neutrals. It reminds me of a cup of coffee or hot chocolate after spending the day out shopping in the brisk Autumn air. The pattern for this afghan is actually very simple and once I figured out how I wanted the colors to line up, the rest was just repetition. And although I made my blanket HUGE at 7×6 feet for a queen sized bed, you can make this in any size you like.

A raised center makes this floral granny square stand out. This is one of 36 free crochet patterns for 6 (15 cm) squares by 30 different designers included in the Mystery Lapghan Crochet-A-Long. This pattern includes photo tutorials for the special stitches. Skills used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Working in rounds, increasing, joining new colors, working in chain spaces, working in the back loop Special stitches: beg-cl, cdc, cl, FPsc (with written explanation and photo tutorials included in pattern)

Overall it is a lovely pattern and perfect for a beginner who wants to expand their knowledge on more advanced techniques. After around five rows, the pattern is super easy to follow, so it's a great pattern for less experienced crocheters who gain confidence by following a written pattern. A simple but effective pattern that suits all colour schemes. what someone has said about our pattern - Absolutely love the pattern, so easy to read and follow. Creates a lovely effect and I will definitely be using the pattern again as well as recommending to friends, fellow crocheters etc.

Curl up on the couch this winter with this Cozy Round Ripple Blanket. This free crochet afghan pattern features panels of shell and v-stitch crochet in a beautiful six-point star shape. Customize the look of this crocheted afghan by using your favorite color yarn, or create a multicolored ripple blanket with a bunch of different colors. This round ripple pattern would make a great baby blanket, lapghan, or throw.

A lovely unisex baby blanket pattern with a lot of texture! Using the front and back post double crochet stitches as well as the faux knit stitch for the border. Video stitch tutorial included on the website to help with the stitches. Made with the Lion Brand Mandala yarn which is a lovely gradient self-striping yarn. Could be made with any size yarn and is easily customizable to any size blanket. A nice and easy repetitive stitch pattern.