Crochet Tissue Box Cover – Getting Crafty

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.

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Cari
Cari
3 months ago

How do I make 32 single crochets in a 24-stitch chain?

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