Whimsical Pencil Tissue Box Cover Free Pattern

Whimsical Pencil Tissue Box Cover Free Pattern

Introduction

Transform your tissue box into a playful pencil with this charming crochet cover. Perfect for adding a touch of creativity to any room, this cover is both functional and decorative. Whether you're sprucing up your home office or adding a fun element to your child's room, this whimsical pencil tissue box cover is sure to delight!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Yellow (for the pencil body)
  • Pink (for the eraser)
  • Gray (for the metallic band)
  • Black (for the pencil tip)
• Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 single crochet (sc) and 16 rows = 4 inches
• Scissors (for cutting yarn)
• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together)

Step-by-Step Instructions

For the Eraser End

1. With pink yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. (6 stitches)
3. Round 2: Increase by working 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. (24 stitches)
6. Rounds 5-6: Sc in each stitch around. Change to gray yarn at the end of Round 6.
7. Rounds 7-8: Sc in each stitch around. Change to yellow yarn at the end of Round 8.
8. Rounds 9-20: Sc in each stitch around.
9. Round 21: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog (single crochet two together); repeat from * around. (18 stitches)
10. Round 22: *Sc in the next stitch, sc2tog; repeat from * around. (12 stitches)
11. Round 23: Sc2tog around until you have 6 stitches remaining.
12. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top.

For the Pencil Tip

1. With black yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. (6 stitches)
3. Round 2: Increase by working 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. (24 stitches)
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the pencil tip to the yellow end of the cover securely.

Final Assembly

1. Carefully slip the completed crochet cover over a standard rectangular tissue box, ensuring the opening is at the top for easy access to tissues.
2. Adjust the cover as necessary to fit snugly and enjoy your new whimsical pencil tissue box cover!