Free Rectangular Gift Tissue Box Cover Crochet Pattern (with 3 Video Tutorials!)
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Crochet a festive gift-shaped rectangular tissue box cover with this free pattern and 3 step-by-step video tutorials. Perfect for gifts, holidays, and home décor!
There’s something magical about turning everyday household items into something special, don’t you think? That’s exactly what inspired me to design this gift-shaped tissue box cover. A plain, rectangular tissue box becomes a charming, wrapped present—ready to bring a smile every time someone reaches for a tissue!
Rectangular Tissue Box Cover Crochet Pattern
This free rectangular gift tissue box cover crochet pattern was first introduced as a Mystery Crochet Alongs (MCAL), and now I’m thrilled to share it with you all. It’s made using mostly worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Heartland Yarn) and some fluffy, bulky yarn ( I used Lion Brand Feels Like a Dream) and comes with 3 step-by-step video tutorials, so even beginners can feel confident making it.
It’s perfect for brightening up your home for the holidays, adding a handmade touch to your décor, or even gifting as a thoughtful, creative present. This whimsical cover transforms a practical item into a conversation piece and is such a fun stash-busting project!
Grab your yarn, choose festive colors, and let’s turn those plain tissue boxes into little gifts that keep on giving.
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- Crayon Tissue Box Cover
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So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this unique crochet gift rectangular tissue box cover pattern.
How to Crochet a Rectangular Gift Tissue Box Cover – Free Pattern
Materials you will need
- 4mm hook – I used the WeCrochet Dots Hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- Rectangular Tissue Box Cover
- Lion Brand Heartland Yarn (100% Acrylic, Worsted, 251 yds/142g)
- 1 skein of Redwood (or any other color/worsted yarn)
- Lion Brand Feels Like a Dream (100% Nylon, Bulky, 207 yds/100g)
- 1/4 skein of Snowflake (or any other color/worsted or bulky yarn)
Gauge
4 sts x 5 rows = 1 square inch
Size
fits a US rectangular tissue box cover
Stitches used in the pattern (US Terms)
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
Free Written Crochet Rectangular Gift Tissue Box Cover Pattern with Videos
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Crochet Pieces the Top of the Tissue Box Cover
Be sure to watch Part 1’s full video tutorial to understand get started with the top of the crochet tissue box cover.
Written Pattern:
Top of the Tissue Box Cover
Red
R1: Ch 42, connect first with the last chain such that you keep 42 chains/sts
R1: 2 sc in 1 st (mark first sc), 1 sc, 3 sc in 1 sts (mark 2nd sc), 1 sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in 1 sts (mark 2nd sc), 1 sc, 3 sc in 1 sts (mark 2nd sc), 1 sc in 18 sts, 1 sc in the FIRST st/ch (no sl st, work in continuous rounds)
R2: *1 sc per st, in ALL marked sts crochet 3 sc (always mark the 2nd sc), then continue from * until the end
Repeat R2 until you reach the edge of the cover (I have 9 rounds)
Crochet the Body of the Tissue Box Cover
Be sure to watch Part 2’s full video tutorial to understand how to crochet the body of the tissue box cover.
Red
R1: 1 sc per st
Repeat R1 until you reach the bottom of your tissue box. I made 18 rounds. Fasten off at the end.
Crochet Gift Ribbon
Be sure to watch Part 3’s full video tutorial to understand the pattern the best way and to crochet the ribbon and assemble it.
4 straps for the gift ribbon
White
R1: Ch 11, start from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per st, turn
R2: 1 sc per st, turn
Repeat R2 until you have 17 inches (can be more or less).
Assembly
Sew or glue the ribbon pieces to the body and top of the tissue box cover.
Make the ribbon look like an M at the top, like the image above.
Do this for all 4 ribbon pieces. Ideally, have the ribbon pieces touch at the top by the opening for the tissues.
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