Modern Crochet Tissue Box Cover (Free Pattern)
- Jun 1
- 6 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
I love home décor, and one of my favourite things about crochet is that you can create beautiful pieces for your home using even the most basic stitches. Sometimes the simplest projects end up looking much more advanced than they really are.
While some tissue boxes come with pretty designs or patterns, they don't always match my style or fit the look I'm going for in my home. So I decided to create something simple and timeless—a crochet tissue box cover.
The best part? If you know how to crochet Single Crochet (SC), you can make this project! It's beginner-friendly, easy to customize, and a great way to add a handmade touch to your space.
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crochet abbreviations and symbols, hook sizes in US and UK version, all the yarn types (with recommended hooks and projects) etc. Feel free to click on the pic or a link to my shop where you can find more details.
What you need for this Tissue Box Cover:
Materials:
Yarn Used for the tissue box - 158 yd/144m, 2.93oz/83g
Hook - 4mm/US G-6
Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Markers
Measurements of a tissue box:
4.25" x 8.75" x 2.75"
Gauge:
for 2"x2" = 8sts x 10rows
The sizing guide follows the format 18 (36), where 16 means 16 chains for the Short Side and (36) means 36 chains for the Long Side.
NOTES:
This pattern is made using Single Crochet (SC) stitches only.
When inserting your hook into the stitch, use Yarn Under (YU) first for a slightly different look and texture.
Ch 1 at the end of each row does NOT count as a stitch. It is only a turning chain.
Due to the natural texture of Single Crochet stitches, there is no right or wrong side.
This pattern is designed to fit a standard rectangular tissue box. If your tissue box has different measurements, don't worry! At the end of the pattern, you'll find a simple formula to help you calculate your own stitch counts and customize the cover to fit your box.
Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain
FCH - Foundation Chain
YU - Yarn Under
YO - Yarn Over
St - Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
DIRECTIONS
Short Side 2x + Long Side 2x
Start with ch 18 (36).
ROW 1 - Into the second Chain (Ch) from the hook make 1 SC (once inserting your hook into the chain or stitches, do Yarn Under (YU) first then pull up a loop (two loops on your hook) and then Yarn Over (YO) and pull through two loops). Ch 1. Turn. (17sts (35sts))
ROW 2 - Make SC into each stitch accros the row (don’t forget to do YU). Ch 1. Turn. (17 sts (35sts))
ROW 3 - ROW 14 = Repeat Row 2
Top Side
Start with ch 36. (This will always have the same number of stitches as the long side.)
ROW 1 - ROW 11 - Work exactly the same as for the Long Side and Short Side above.
ROW 12 - SC into the next 7 sts, Ch 21, then SC into the last 7 sts. You can place a stitch marker in the 7th stitch from the end before making your Ch 21. This will help you identify where to continue working your SC stitches after the chain space.
ROW 13 - ROW 23 - Repeat ROW 2 again. For the row 13 you make SC in each st and ch.
Optional:
YouTube - 14:20- How to Block Your Crochet Pieces
The rectangles may curl slightly at the corners. Don't worry, this is completely normal. You can either block them before assembly or leave them as they are. Once the pieces are seamed together and placed over the tissue box, the pieces will naturally stretch and they should flatten out.
Seaming the Sides
Grab your Long Side and Short Side and align them together along the short edges. Feel free to use stitch markers to hold the pieces in place while seaming.
Using your hook and yarn, insert the hook through the side of the first row of both pieces. Yarn Over (YO) and pull up a loop, then Ch 1. Insert the hook into the same first stitches and make 1 SC. Continue making SC through both pieces across the entire side.
Continue with the seaming for all the pieces.
Then take the top side and align in to your seamed rectangle. Start exactly the same way as the sides. You join the parts with SC crochet from the right side out.
Custom Measurements
Measure your tissue box and make a gauge swatch. This step is important if you'd like your finished cover to match your desired measurements. For the calculations below, I'll be referring to the gauge listed above.
Gauge for 2"x2" = 8sts x 10rows
Tissue Box = let’s say it’s a square box of 5"
First, let’s find out how many stitches and rows we get per inch.
8 sts ÷ 2" = 4 sts per inch
10 rows ÷ 2" = 5 rows per inch
See the colour-coded numbers to help you identify where each number comes from.
Then for a 5" side:
5" × 4 sts = 20 sts
5" × 5 rows = 25 rows
This means you would start with Ch 21 (20 stitches + 1 turning chain) and work 25 rows to create a 5" x 5" square.
If your gauge swatch shows different stitch and row counts, simply substitute your own numbers into the calculations above. First, determine how many stitches and rows you have per inch, then multiply those numbers by your desired tissue box measurements to calculate your starting chain and row count.
Ta-da! Your Tissue Box Cover is DONE! 🎉
I hope you enjoyed making this simple home décor project as much as I enjoyed designing it. It's amazing how a few basic stitches can transform an everyday tissue box into something that feels a little more handmade and personal.
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I'd also love to see your finished Tissue Box Covers! Feel free to share your photos on social media and tag me @happyheartsy so I can admire your work and cheer you on.
Happy crocheting,
Lenka
Where happy heart meets crochet art
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