Tissue Box Cover | Free Crochet Pattern

This crochet tissue box cover pattern allows you to turn that cheap, cardboard tissue box from the grocery store into a modern decorative piece for any room of the house!

The best part about it is that you only have to make it once and it is then a permanent part of the room. Just swap out the empty tissue box for a new one and never have to worry about whether the boxes that are available at the store will match your decor!

Cover Up That Ugly Tissue Box!

I always hate standing in the grocery store aisle, trying to decide which tissue box will match each room of my house. Nothing is ever a good fit. It’s an exercise in picking the least hideous option.

In fact, this challenge was exactly what inspired me to create this pattern. I found myself staring at the bright purple tissue box that was sitting in the middle of my neutral toned living room decor and thinking how it stood out like a sore thumb.

When I saw an influencer on instagram plop a cute, woven cover over their tissue box, the familiar lightbulb turned on in my head that said… I could probably make that!

What Skill Level is This Tissue Box Cover Pattern?

I would classify this project as advanced beginner. The bulk of the pattern is a single crochet in the front loop only. This is a basic, beginner level stitch. However, the foundation single crochet to start each panel is a little more advanced. That being said, if you are a new beginner and aren’t ready for foundation stitches, you can always start with a starting chain method instead.

The seaming portion of the pattern can also feel a little more advanced, though it is also a beginner skill. Along with the foundation single crochet, this step pushes the pattern to the more advanced side of beginner.

The Yarn for this Tissue Box Cover

I chose to use Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn for my tissue box cover. It has a cable construction which makes it very dense and tight. This creates nice stitch definition. I was looking for a woven, basket-like texture for the fabric, so I thought this yarn would meet that goal the best.

The color cafe au lait enhanced the basket feel. The 24/7 cotton is a mercerized cotton, which really helps the yarn to hold a deep, rich color. I was very pleased with the effect.

Pattern

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Materials:
• 130 Yards Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton weight 4 medium yarn (100% mercerized cotton, 3.5oz/100g, 186yd/170m) I used color Café Au Lait
• US H/ 5.0 mm Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Cube style tissue box (4.25” x 5” x 4.25”)

Gauge:

One side panel completed according to directions = 4.5” x 5”.

Finished Size:

4.75” wide x 5.25” tall. Fits snuggly on a Cube style tissue box (4.25” x 5” x 4.25”)

Abbreviation Key:

(ch) chain
(st) stitch
(sl st) slip stitch
(sc) single crochet
(fsc) foundation single crochet
(sc flo) single crochet front loop only

Pattern Notes:

I tend to crochet tightly. If you feel you are crocheting more loosely you can move to a smaller hook (or larger if you crochet even more tightly). Some people find they even need to go down two hook sizes to meet my gauge.

Gauge is important for this pattern in order to achieve a snug fit on the box. If you are not meeting gauge, be sure to adjust your hook size. Alternatively, you can adjust the number of stitches and/or rows in your panels to closely match the size of the tissue box. Each panel should be roughly ¼” smaller than the corresponding side of the box before sewing the panels together.

Photos are included in the instructions for key points that are the most difficult. There are not photos for every step, so be sure to read the instructions carefully and refer to the photos for additional assistance when applicable.

Pattern:

Make 4 Side Panels:

Row 1: Fsc 20. <20>

Note: if you prefer not to use foundation stitches, you can use the starting chain method. Chain 21. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. <20>

Row 2: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in same st. Sc flo in each st to last st. Sc in last st. <20>

Rows 3 – 22: Repeat Row 2. Finish off and weave in ends.

Panel should be approximately 4.5” x 5”. If work is very different, start again with a different size hook.

Repeat for a total of 4 panels.

Connect Side Panels:

Stack 2 panels so that the long edges line up. It does not matter which side of the panel is facing in or out, as both sides look the same. Attach yarn to the lower corner of the long edge. Sc along the edge, placing hook through one corresponding loop on each panel. Spacing should be 1 sc at the end of each row for a total of 22 sc. Finish off and weave in ends. Continue connecting additional panels along the long edges until you have formed a box shape.

Make 2 Top Panels:

Row 1: Fsc 20. <20>

Note: if you prefer not to use foundation stitches, you can use the starting chain method. Chain 21. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. <20>

Row 2: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in same st. Sc flo in each st to last st. Sc in last st. <20>

Rows 3 – 9: Repeat Row 2. Finish off and weave in ends.

Panel should be approximately 4.5” x 2.25”.

Repeat for a total of 2 panels.

Attach the Top Panels to the Box:

Line up one of the top panels along the edges of one half of the top of your box. Attach your yarn to the upper right corner of the panel, and to the top row of the box, about 9 stitches to the right of the left corner. Sc 3 sides of the top panel to the top rows of the corresponding box side panels. Spacing should be one sc per stitch of the panel. When you reach the corner, insert your hook through the top panel corner stitch and into the right lower panel to complete the stitch. Insert your hook through the same stitch on the top panel corner again, but insert hook through the left lower panel to complete the stitch. So, at the corners you will be stitching twice into the same stitch on the upper panel, but on different stitches in the side panels.

After you have connected the first panel, do not finish off. Place a sc in each of the next 2 stitches on the top of the side panel you just finished stitching to. Then place the second top panel in the same manner to the other side of the box. Continue sc stitching all 3 edges of the second top panel to the top of the box, in the same manner as the first panel.

After finishing all 3 edges of the second panel, place a sc in the remaining two stitches between the panels, to reach the first panel. Sl st to the first sc of the first panel. Finish off and weave in ends.

I used my cover with the seam sides out, but you can turn it inside out to hide seams if you prefer.