I haven’t been crocheting or knitting over the last few years. Every once in a while I get the crafting itch and decide to make something. Usually it’s working on a sweater or some other big project that will take hours to get back on track and won’t be finished for months (or years!). Yesterday, I decided to do a one-day project: a crochet tissue box cover.
There are a lot of nice tissue box covers online, Including some very swanky ones made from marble, tile, or glass. But they’re typically between 5.25 and 6 inches square, which is much larger than a standard square tissue box, and I didn’t want to give up that much table space.
Instead, I decided to pull some yarn out of my stash and see if I could create a snug-fitting tissue box cozy. It’s very simple compared to the patterns I’d found online, and I like the way it turned out!
I usually don’t share crochet patterns for anything I make, but I thought I’d give it a try in case anyone wants to try making their own super simple crochet tissue box cover.
The pattern is based on notes I jotted down while crocheting. I haven’t tested it out yet, but will update with any corrections when I do.
Otherwise, I’m not a pattern writer, so let me know if you have questions!
Snug and Simple Crochet Tissue Box Cover Pattern
Notes: This project is crocheted from the top down, so you can try it on the tissue box as you go. It’s meant for a standard square tissue box. If you need help with the pattern abbreviations, click here.
Yarn: I used leftover yarn from my stash that may not be made anymore. It’s Bernat Handicrafter Cotton, Country Colors in Country Yellow. Or if you’re feeling fancy, Bernat Couleurs de Campagne in Jaune de Pays. It’s a worsted weight, machine washable cotton yarn.
Hook: 4.5mm
Gauge: I did not make a gauge swatch. The yarn’s gauge for 4×4 inches (10 cm) is 20 stitches and 26 rows with a 4.5mm hook, if that helps you out.
Other: 4 removable stitch markers may help. Safety pins will do.
Chain 24, connect to form a loop
Make 32 single crochets in the loop (around the chain)
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a Dc), 2 Dc in the same st as the starting chain, *Hdc in next st, Sc in next 5 sts, Hdc in next st, 3 Dc in next st, repeat from * twice, Hdc in next st, Sc in next 5 sts, Hdc in next st, join with Sl st to top of starting Ch 3
Round 2: Sl st in next dc (middle of 3 Dc cluster below), Ch 3 (counts as a Dc), 2 Dc in the same st as the starting chain, *Hdc in next st, Sc in next 7 sts, Hdc in next st, 3 Dc in next st, repeat from * twice, Hdc in next st, Sc in next 7 sts, Hdc in next st, join with Sl st to top of starting Ch 3
(Note: Round 3 repeats Round 2 but with 9 Sc on each side instead of 7 Sc)
Round 3: Sl st in next dc (middle of 3 Dc cluster below), Ch 3 (counts as a Dc), 2 Dc in the same st as the starting chain, *Hdc in next st, Sc in next 7 sts, Hdc in next st, 3 Dc in next st, repeat from * twice, Hdc in next st, Sc in next 7 sts, Hdc in next st, join with Sl st to top of starting Ch 3
Round 4: Sl st in next dc (middle of 3 dc cluster below), Ch 2 (counts as a Hdc), 2 Hdc in the same st as the starting chain, *Hdc in next 13 sts, 3 Hdc in next st, repeat from * twice, Hdc in next 13 sts, join with Sl st to top of starting Ch 2
Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as a Hdc), *skip next st, Hdc in next 15 sts, repeat from * twice, skip next st, Hdc in next 14 sts, Sl st to join top of starting Ch 2
Round 6: Ch 2 (counts as a Hdc), Hdc in remaining sts, Sl st to join top of starting Ch 2
Rounds 7 to 17: Repeat Round 6
Round 18: Try the cover on the box, mark the lower corners. Ch 2 (counts as a Hdc), Hdc around skipping 1 st in the marked stitches (to tighten around the lower box corners), Sl st to top of starting Ch 2
Round 19: Repeat Round 18 but with Sc instead of Hdc
Final Thoughts
You may need to adjust this project based on your yarn, hook, and personal tension. It’s my first attempt at writing a crochet pattern for anyone other than me to follow. Feel free to test it out and ask questions or offer corrections. I’ll try following it myself when I have some time and make any corrections I find.
How do I make 32 single crochets in a 24-stitch chain?
Thanks for the pattern! 🙂 The top hole of my tissue box was much bigger. It may have been because I was a Kleenex box for scale.
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Thank you so much for this pattern. I used 1 full skein Peaches & Cream stripy, linen coton 4 medium with 4.5mm hook. I needed to make 3 extra passes for the length. I wish I could upload a photo. Very pretty.
I too made the tissue box cover for my HEB box. Also my hole was a bit big and 19 rows was too short. So I added two more rows and started decreasing all the way around. It worked out better but it’s more like a puffy box than a square.
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Hello! Im new to crocheting and I decided to try out this pattern. Thank you by the way for the free pattern.
I am having some trouble getting from round 5 to round 17…. For some reason I end up with really big holes after each round.
At round 5 where you “Sl st to join top of starting Ch 2”
And then start round 6, where you “Ch 2 (counts as a Hdc), Hdc in remaining sts, Sl st to join top of starting Ch 2”
There seems to be a big hole there where I end the row by Sl st and start the new row by ch 2.
And then it continues because “Rounds 7 to 17: Repeat Round 6”
So each row I ended and started, there’s a big hole…
What am I doing wrong or is the big hole supposed to be there?
My tension is steady and I am following the pattern exact. The piece I’m working on looks just fine until I get to this part….
Please help!
Hey I haven’t done this pattern yet but just some tips to double check I would check ur yarn size and hook size it can make a big difference in a pattern like this I will get back to u after I complete the parttern!!!
Hey I haven’t done this pattern yet but just some tips to double check I would check ur yarn size and hook size it can make a big difference in a pattern like this I will get back to u after I complete the parttern!!!
Round 6: Ch 2 (counts as a Hdc), Hdc in remaining sts, Sl st to join top of starting Ch 2
* Do you HDC in the skipped stitch or do you skip it?
please clarify
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