Introduction
Bring festive cheer to your everyday essentials with the Amigurumi Santa Tissue Box Cover, a cozy crochet project that adds charm to your home decor!
Project Details
Finished Size: Fits standard rectangular tissue boxes: 23–24 cm (L) × 11–12 cm (W) × 9–10 cm (H)
Materials
- Plush/Chenille Yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby, Bernat Blanket, etc.)
- Red: 80–100 g (Santa suit + hat)
- White: 60–80 g (beard + hat brim + trims)
- Beige/Light Skin Tone: 25–30 g (head, nose, hands)
- Black: 25–30 g (boots, belt)
- Light Pink: 5 g (cheeks)
- Black safety eyes: 10–12 mm
- Crochet hook: 4.0–5.0 mm
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Pom-pom maker (optional but recommended)
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – invisible decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- FLO – front loop only
- BLO – back loop only
- FO – fasten off
Tissue Box Cover (Slip-On Cube)
Top Panel (Red)
R1: Ch 22, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (21)
R2–13: Ch 1, turn, sc across (21)
FO, leave tail.
Oval Tissue Opening (White Trim)
Using white yarn:
Attach white 4 sts right from center.
Round the opening by working 22 sl st around an oval shape.
Keep stitches tight and smooth.
This forms the soft oval shape seen in the pictures.
Side Panels (Make 4 – Red)
Ch 32
R1–10: sc 31, ch 1, turn
FO.
Assembly of Cube
Sew the four side panels to the edges of the top panel.
Sew the sides to each other to close the box shape.
Leave the bottom completely open.
Keep seams inward for smooth outer edges.
This creates a sturdy slip-on cover that hugs the tissue box perfectly.
Santa Head
Head (Beige)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–14: sc around (36)
R15: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff very firmly.
R18: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R19: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
Safety Eyes: Insert 10–12 mm eyes between Rounds 7–8, spacing 6–7 stitches apart.
Nose (Beige – Large & Round)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
R6: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
FO, stuff lightly and sew centered between eyes.
Cheeks (Pink, Make 2 – Lightly Stuffed)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
FO and lightly stuff.
Sew slightly under eyes.
Puffy Beard Pieces (Make 7)
Each beard puff:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (inc) ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO.
Arrangement: 3 along bottom, 2 on each side of nose, 1 centered lower (optional).
Sew puffs touching each other so the beard looks rounded and fluffy.
Puffy Mustache (White, Make 2)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (inc) ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Pinch one end slightly and sew both pieces under the nose.
Hat (Long & Droopy)
Ribbed Brim (White)
Ch 40
R1: sc across (39)
R2–6: BLO sc across
Join short ends to form a ring.
Hat Body (Red)
R1: Pick up 39 sts around brim (39)
R2–6: sc around (39)
R7: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (33)
R8–10: sc around (33)
R11: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (27)
R12–14: sc around (27)
R15: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (21)
R16–18: sc around (21)
R19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (15)
R20–22: sc around (15)
R23: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (10)
R24–26: sc around (10)
R27: dec ×5 (5)
FO.
Add a large white pom-pom.
The hat should be long so it naturally flops just like in the photos.
Arms (Make 2)
Sleeves (Red)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–10: sc around (9)
FO.
Cuffs (White Rib)
Ch 10
R1: BLO sc across (9)
Repeat 4 rows.
Sew into a ring, attach to sleeve end.
Hands (Beige – Round)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
R5: (sc, dec) ×4 (8)
Stuff lightly, sew closed, attach to sleeves.
Position arms leaning forward as in the photo.
Legs (Red)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–8: sc around (12)
FO, stuff.
Boots (Black)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6: sc around (18)
R7: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R8–9: sc around (12)
FO.
Sew legs to boots.
Attach legs behind the tissue box, angled outward.
Belt (Black)
Ch 28–30
sc 2 rows
Wrap around Santa’s belly smoothly and sew flat.
Add a small square yellow buckle (embroider or surface stitch).
Attaching Santa
Lay Santa’s body in front of the cube. Sew only the front ⅓ of the body (chest area) to the lower front panel. Sew arms to the body so hands rest on the floor like in the picture. Sew legs behind the cube, pointing backward. Sew head to upper chest; tilt slightly forward for cuteness. Place hat so it flops naturally to one side.
How to Insert the Tissue Box
This is super easy: Turn the Santa over. Slide your tissue box up through the open bottom of the crocheted cube. Pull the tissues through the oval opening. Set Santa down — ready to display!
How to Keep the Holder Steady
To achieve the crisp, firm cube shape: Crochet tight stitches. Place plastic canvas panels inside each wall (cut to size). Hot glue or stitch lightly inside so they stay in place. The top panel will stay perfectly flat. Santa will not sag or lean.
How to Keep Santa Lying Neatly
Two helpful methods:
- Method 1 — Add a Little Weight: Insert a few flat stones or glass pebbles in a small pouch and place it inside the center of the cube.
- Method 2 — Add a Stiff Back Panel: Cut a rectangle of plastic canvas and place behind Santa’s belly area.
Both help Santa stay in a relaxed, stable pose.
Final Notes
Shape beard curls gently. Adjust hat drape. Flatten boots so they rest naturally. Smooth stuffing through seams. Add blush with pink pastel if desired.
Copyright Notice
Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net
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