Lacy Tissue Covers

Crochet pretty covers for tissue boxes with scalloped edging and delicate flower embellishment. This tissue box cover crochet pattern from Lily Sugar n' Cream comes in two sizes to fit most shapes. These tissue box covers match the Potpourri Sachet Crochet Pattern for a complete bedroom or bathroom set.

Materials:

• Yarn: Lily Sugar ’n Cream (70.9 g/2.5 oz) Sizes: S (M)

Main Color (MC) (White): 1 (1) ball
Contrast A (Cream): 1 (1) ball

• Crochet Hook: Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Sizes:
Small: to fit approx 4½ ins [11.5 cm] wide x 5 ins [12.5 cm] high box.
Medium: to fit approx 9 ins [23 cm] wide x 3 ins [7.5 cm] high box.

Gauge: 14 dc and 6½ rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

Instructions:

SMALL BOX COVER
Main Section
**With MC, ch 17.
1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. 15 dc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3. Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Turn.**
Rep last row 9 times more.
Divide for opening: Next row: (WS). Ch 3. Miss first dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Ch 9. Miss center 9 dc. 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 3. Miss first dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 9 ch. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Work a further 10 rows in dc across 15 dc. Fasten off.
SIDE (make 2)
Work from ** to ** as given for Main Section
Rep last row 6 times more. Fasten off.
Joining: With WS of pieces facing each other, pin 8 rows of each Side edge to corresponding 8 rows along Main Section. With RS of Main Section facing, join MC with sl st to any corner through both thicknesses. Work 17 sc through both thicknesses up side, 15 sc across top and 17 sc down other side. Do not turn.
Next row: With A, ch 1. Working from left to right, instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Rep on other side of Cover.
Bottom Edging: Join MC with sl st at any side seam. Work 66 sc evenly around. Join A with sl st to first sc.
Next rnd: With A, ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in same sp as last sl st. *Miss next 2 sc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

MEDIUM BOX COVER
Main Section
With MC, ch 35.
1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. 33 dc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3. Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 6 times more.
Divide for opening: Next row: (RS). Ch 3. Miss first dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Ch 21. Miss center 21 dc. 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 3. Miss first dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. 1 dc in each of next 21 ch. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Turn.
Work a further 7 rows in dc across 33 dc. Fasten off.

SIDE (make 2)
Work from ** to ** as given for Main Section of Small Box Cover.
Rep last row 3 times more. Fasten off.
Joining: With WS of pieces facing each other, pin 5 rows of each side edge to corresponding 5 rows along Main Section. With RS of Main Section facing, join MC with sl st to any corner through both thicknesses. Work 10 sc through both thicknesses up side, 15 sc across top and 10 sc down other side.
Do not turn.
Next row: With A, ch 1. Working from left to right, instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Rep on other side of Cover.
Bottom Edging: Join MC with sl st at any side seam. Work 96 sc evenly around. Join A with sl st to first sc.
Next rnd: With A, ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in same sp as last sl st. *Miss next 2 sc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.