Adorable Crochet Tissue Box Cover Pattern – Free Tutorial
Are you ready to turn an ordinary tissue box into a charming home décor piece? This Crochet Tissue Box Cover is the perfect project to add a touch of handmade personality to any room. Whether you’re creating a fun gift or crafting something whimsical for your own space, this pattern offers the opportunity to get creative with colors, facial features, and even accessories like hair and rollers!
This project is ideal for intermediate beginners who are comfortable with half double crochets and working in both rows and rounds. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover yarn scraps while making something functional and cute!
🧶 Materials Needed:
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Worsted Weight Yarn in assorted colors
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5.5mm crochet hook
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Darning needle
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Scissors
📌 Special Stitch Notes:
This entire tissue box cover is worked using Half Double Crochet (HDC), but with a twist:
Pick up all three loops instead of the usual two!
This adjustment prevents ridging when turning rows and keeps the pattern looking smooth and consistent. Even when switching to rounds, continue picking up all three loops to maintain the same texture.
🧵 Tissue Box Cover Base:
Foundation:
Chain 13 and turn. HDC 12 stitches, or use a foundation HDC chain of 12. Chain 1 and turn.
Rows 1–12:
HDC across (12 stitches), chain 1, turn.
Row 13:
HDC 12, chain 1 (do not turn).
Row 14:
Now start working around the square. SC evenly down each side. Make 2 SC in each corner. Slip stitch to join. (Total: 52 SC)
Row 15:
Ch 1, SC around the square again in the back loops only. Do not slip stitch at the end. From here on, we work in the round. (52SC)
Rows 16–19:
HDC around, picking up all 3 loops. (52 stitches)
Row 20:
HDC 18, chain 6, skip 6 stitches (for the tissue opening), HDC 28. (52)
Row 21:
HDC 18, HDC 6 in the chain space, HDC 28. (52)
Rows 22–25:
HDC 52.
Row 26:
HDC 52, slip stitch to next HDC, chain 1.
Row 27:
SC 52, slip stitch, fasten off, and weave in ends.
Nose:
Foundation:
Ch 3, turn and SC 2.
Row 1:
Increase in both stitches (4 SC), ch 1, turn.
Row 2:
SC 4, ch 1, turn.
Row 3:
Increase in all stitches (8 SC), ch 1, turn.
Row 4:
SC 8, ch 1, turn.
Row 5:
(Inc, SC) x 4 – total 12 SC. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 6–8:
SC 12, ch 1, turn.
Row 9:
Skip 1st SC, SC 8, skip next SC, SC in last stitch. Ch 1, turn (10 SC).
Row 10:
SC 4, (HDC, DC, ch 1), (DC, HDC), SC 4. (12 stitches plus 1 chain)
Finish:
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing to the face.
Ears (Make 2):
Round 1:
6 SC in a magic loop, ch 1, turn.
Round 2:
Increase each stitch (12 SC), ch 1, turn.
Rounds 3–4:
SC 12, ch 1, turn.
Finish:
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing to the sides.
Eyes (Make 2):
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Start with black yarn: 6 SC in a magic loop.
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Switch to blue yarn, slip stitch, ch 1. Increase each stitch to make 12 SC.
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Switch to white yarn, slip stitch, ch 1. Increase every other stitch to make 18 SC.
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Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
💡 Optional Accessories:
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For a female face: Create rollers by wrapping gray yarn around small tubes or crochet rollers and stitching them to the cover.
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For a male face: Use bulky yarn to create eyebrows and hair. Separate the yarn strands for a fluffy, humorous look!
This Tissue Box Cover Crochet Pattern is a fun, customizable project that adds personality to your space. You can play with colors, features, and accessories to suit any style or occasion.
Whether you’re gifting it or making it for yourself, it’s sure to bring a smile every time someone grabs a tissue!