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Looking for a beautiful textured crochet blanket pattern that combines classic style, modern softness, and incredible stitch definition?
The Timeless Star Stitch Blanket is the second free crochet pattern released from my Timeless Tones Collection, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.
Designed using our exclusive Timeless Tones DK yarn, this blanket showcases everything I love about this new yarn line. Soft texture, beautiful drape, rich colour, and stitches that truly stand out.
Whether you’re making a baby gift, a cozy throw for your home, or joining us for the Timeless Crochet Along, this blanket is the perfect project to have on your hook.
Project Overview
The Timeless Star Stitch Blanket is the perfect blend of texture, softness, and effortless style. Designed with our Timeless Tones yarn, this blanket has a beautiful drape while staying lightweight and cozy, ideal for year-round use. Featuring the stunning star stitch, this design creates a rich, eye-catching texture that looks intricate but is easy to follow with our step-by-step support. Whether you are making a special baby gift or a statement piece for your home, this blanket delivers both comfort and wow factor.
With three versatile sizes included, baby, small throw, and large throw, you can make the perfect version for any space or occasion.
Skill level: Easy
Sizes: Baby (32″x38″), Small (40″x50″), Large (50″x60″)
Yarn Weight: DK Weight #3
Hook Sizes: 4.5 mm & 5.5 mm
Construction: Worked flat in rows
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/o9gFgB_Ce0c
Join Our Timeless Tones Summer Crochet Along
The Timeless Star Stitch Blanket is part of our Timeless Tones Summer Crochet Along starting June 15th, 2026, where you can crochet at your own pace alongside our wonderful community.
This pattern is also included in the Timeless Tones Star Stitch Collection Ebook, featuring four coordinating star stitch designs, and the Timeless Tones Signature Collection Ebook, which includes all seven patterns in the collection:
- MJ’s Signature Sweater
- MJ’s Signature Cardigan
- Timeless Star Stitch Cardigan
- Mini Star Stitch Cardigan
- Timeless Star Stitch Blanket
- Star Stitch Baby Bear Hat
- Sailboat Mosaic Baby Blanket
Whether you make one pattern or the entire collection, we’d love to have you crochet along with us!
Why You’ll Love This Timeless Star Stitch Blanket
- Beautiful all-over star stitch texture
- Lightweight and breathable
- Incredible drape
- Easy repeating pattern
- Baby, Small Throw, and Large Throw sizes included
- Full step-by-step video tutorial
- Designed specifically for Timeless Tones yarn
- Perfect for gifting
- Great year-round blanket
Meet Timeless Tones DK Yarn
The Timeless Star Stitch Blanket was designed using Timeless Tones DK Weight #3 yarn.
Timeless Tones is our exclusive anti-pilling acrylic yarn created in partnership with Mary Maxim.
What makes it special?
- Soft and luxurious feel
- Beautiful stitch definition
- Lightweight but warm
- Excellent drape
- Machine washable
- Anti-pilling construction
- Perfect for garments, blankets, and baby projects
- Available in a carefully curated collection of timeless colours
The sample shown uses Eucalyptus, one of my favourite shades from the collection. The soft green colour highlights every star stitch beautifully and creates a calming, elegant finished blanket.
The Inspiration Behind This Design
I’ve always loved the star stitch.
It creates a rich texture that looks far more complicated than it actually is, making it one of those stitches that impresses everyone who sees it.
When developing the Timeless Tones collection, I knew I wanted a blanket that showcased the yarn’s softness and stitch definition.
The star stitch was the perfect choice.
The result is a blanket that feels luxurious, looks beautiful in any room, and is very enjoyable to crochet.
Video Tutorial
Video Tutorial
Pattern Details
Sizes Included
Baby Blanket: 32″ x 38″
Small Throw: 40″ x 50″
Large Throw: 50″ x 60″
Yarn
MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Timeless Tones (CDN)
DK Weight #3
100% Premium Acrylic
273 yards / 100 g
Shown in Eucalyptus
Yardage Requirements
Baby Blanket
- 7 balls
- 1734 yards
Small Throw
- 11 balls
- 2852 yards
Large Throw
- 16 balls
- 4280 yards
Yarn amounts are approximate. I always recommend purchasing an extra ball to ensure you don’t run short.
Crochet Hook Sizes
- 4.5 mm
- 5.5 mm
- Or size needed to obtain gauge
Construction
Worked flat in rows.
About the Star Stitch
The star stitch creates rows of beautiful textured stars that add incredible visual interest to any crochet project.
Although it may look advanced, the stitch becomes very repetitive after the first few rows.
If you’ve never worked star stitch before, check out our star stitch tutorial.
You may also find these tutorials helpful:
- How to Hold Yarn and a Crochet Hook
- Crochet Abbreviations for Beginners
- How to Read a Crochet Pattern
- Understanding Stitch Multiples and Repeats
- Crochet Gauge Explained
These resources will help build confidence and improve your crochet skills for future projects.
Gauge
Pattern: 9 stars or 18 sts and 10 rows equal to 4″ in pattern with 5.5 mm hook
Border: 3 Rounds equal to 1″
Yarn Substitutions
his pattern was designed using Timeless Tones DK Weight #3 yarn
273 yds / 100 g = 2.73 yds per gram
When substituting yarn, look for a DK-weight yarn with a similar yards per gram ratio to achieve comparable results.
Suggested Substitutions
Mary Maxim Mellowspun DK (CDN): 284 yds / 100 g = 2.84 yds per gram
Knit Picks Brava Baby: 273 yds / 100 g = 2.73 yds per gram
Premier Basix DK (CDN): 306 yds / 100 g = 3.06 yds per gram
Lion Brand Color Theory: 246 yds / 100 g = 2.46 yds per gram
Tips for Success
- Keep your starting chain loose.
- Don’t pull your star stitch loops too tightly.
- Wet block your finished blanket for the best drape.
- Purchase an extra ball of yarn if possible.
- Use stitch markers if you’re new to star stitch.
- Watch the video tutorial before starting your first row.
Abbrevations
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Lp – Loop
Pm – Place Marker
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
Yo – Yarn over
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
Special Stitches
Beg Star – Pull up a lp in the 2nd ch from hook, pull up a lp in each of the next 4 chs (or next ch and next 3 sts when working into a row), with 6 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1 (creates the eye of the star).
Star Stitch – Pull up a lp in the eye of the previous star, pull up a loop by going through the leg of the last loop of previous star, pull up a lp in the base st of the previous star, pull up a loop in the next 2 sts, with 6 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1.
End Star – Pull up a lp in the eye of the previous star, pull up a loop by going through the leg of the last loop of previous star, pull up a lp in the base st of the previous star, pull up a loop in the last st, with 5 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn.
Sc2tog – Insert hook into next stitch, yo and pull up a loop. Insert hook into next stitch, yo and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through all three loops on the hook.
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Pattern
Pattern is worked in multiples of 2 + 3. Adjust the foundation chain in increments of 2 sts.
Baby Blanket
Row 1 (RS):
With larger hook, loosely ch 147, beg star in 2nd chain from hook, Star st across to last ch, end star, turn—72 stars.
Row 2 (WS):
Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the eye of the first star, 2 hdc in each eye across, hdc in the last sp, turn—144 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 3, beg star, star st next 2 sts across to the last st, end star, turn— 72 stars.
Rows 4-96:
Rep Rows 2 & 3 ending with Row 2. Proceed to Border.
Small Throw
Row 1 (RS):
With larger hook, loosely ch 175, beg star in 2nd chain from hook, Star st across to last ch, end star, turn—86 stars.
Row 2 (WS):
Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the eye of the first star, 2 hdc in each eye across, hdc in the last sp, turn—172 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 3, beg star, star st next 2 sts across to the last st, end star, turn— 86 stars.
Rows 4-120:
Rep Rows 2 & 3 ending with Row 2. Proceed to Border.
Large Throw
Row 1 (RS):
With larger hook, loosely ch 219, beg star in 2nd chain from hook, Star st across to last ch, end star, turn—108 stars.
Row 2 (WS):
Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the eye of the first star, 2 hdc in each eye across, hdc in the last sp, turn—216 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 3, beg star, star st next 2 sts across to the last st, end star, turn— 108 stars.
Rows 4-150:
Rep Rows 2 & 3 ending with Row 2. Proceed to Border.
Border
Setup Round (RS):
With larger hook ch 1, loosely sl st in each st across the top of the blanket, at corner, ch 2, sl st evenly down the side of the blanket working 3 sl sts for every 2 rows, at corner, ch 2, sl st in each st across the bottom, at corner, ch 2, sl st evenly up the side of the blanket working 3 sl sts for every 2 rows, at corner, ch 2, sl st in blo first sl st to join.
Round 1:
With smaller hook, ch 2, work 1 dc in the blo of each st around, at each ch-2 corner work 3 dc, sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2 to join. Pm in centre st at corners if needed.
Round 2:
Ch 1, 1 fpdc around first st, 1 bpdc next st, *1 fpdc next st, 1 bpdc next st; rep from * around, at each corner work (1 bpdc, 1 fpdc, 1 bpdc) in centre st, sl st in first fpdc to join.
Round 3:
Rep Round 2. Work as many rounds as desired. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Blocking & Finishing
Once your blanket is complete, take the time to properly finish your work for the best final result. Begin by weaving in all ends securely, ensuring they are hidden within the stitches and trimmed neatly.
For this design, wet blocking is highly recommended to achieve the beautiful drape and smooth finish that makes the star stitch shine.
To wet block:
- Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water
- Submerge the blanket completely and allow it to soak for 15–20 minutes, ensuring the fibres are fully saturated
- Gently lift the blanket from the water, supporting its weight, and press out excess water without wringing or twisting
To remove additional moisture:
- Lay the blanket flat on a clean towel
- Roll it up gently and press to absorb excess water
Once damp:
- Lay the blanket flat on a blocking surface or clean dry towels
- Carefully shape to measurements, straightening edges and squaring corners
- Smooth the fabric evenly, paying attention to the border so it lays flat
Allow the blanket to air dry completely before moving or using.
Wet blocking will relax the stitches, even out tension, and enhance the soft, drapey fabric created by the star stitch pattern.
More Star Stitch Patterns
- Chunky Star Stitch Throw
- Little Star Baby Hat
- Sahara Stripes Afghan
- Star Stitch Dishcloth
- Star Stitch Towel Holder
- Star Stitch Baby Bear Hat
You may also enjoy:
- Honey Weave Throw Blanket
- Winterberry Afghan
- Butterfly Kisses Mosaic Blanket
- Rainbow Peaks Blanket
- Fall For Granny Blanket
This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on June 9, 2026.
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