Aurora Bloom Tissue Box Cover Free Pattern – Knit a Soft Floral Hearth Accent

Transform an everyday necessity into a charming piece of home decor with the Aurora Bloom Tissue Box Cover. This free knitting pattern wraps your tissue box in a garden of textured petals, featuring a delicate lace border and a snug, tailored fit. Whether you're looking to add a handmade touch to your living room, bathroom, or bedroom, this cozy cover brings warmth and botanical beauty to any space. Perfect for knitters of all levels, this project uses simple stitches and clear instructions to create a stunning, functional accent piece.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials to ensure a smooth and enjoyable knitting experience:

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn (approx. 150-200 yards) in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Soft sage green
  • Contrast Color (CC): Blush pink
• Needles: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
• Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row)

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked flat in one piece, then seamed. It fits a standard rectangular tissue box (approx. 9.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches). Follow along carefully, and you'll have a beautiful cover in no time.

Abbreviations

• K = knit
• P = purl
• K2tog = knit two stitches together
• SSK = slip, slip, knit (slip two stitches knitwise, then knit them together through back loops)
• YO = yarn over
• St(s) = stitch(es)
• Rep = repeat

Bottom Panel (Worked First)

Using MC, cast on 38 stitches.

• Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
• Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 4.5 inches from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

Body (Worked Upward)

Continue in stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS) until piece measures 7 inches from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

Lace Border (Worked Across the Top)

Switch to CC.

• Row 1 (RS): K2, *YO, K2tog, K1; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. (38 sts)
• Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
• Row 3 (RS): K1, *K2tog, YO, K1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. (38 sts)
• Row 4 (WS): Purl all stitches.
• Row 5 (RS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 6 (WS): Purl all stitches.
• Bind off all stitches loosely in knit on the next RS row.

Finishing

Fold the piece in half with right sides together, matching the cast-on edge to the bind-off edge. Sew the side seams using a mattress stitch or whip stitch, leaving the top open. Turn right side out.

Top Opening (For Tissue Dispensing)

Place the cover over the tissue box. Mark the center of the top panel. Using a tapestry needle and CC, embroider a simple running stitch around the marked area to create a slit, or cut a small slit in the knitted fabric (if using a non-fraying yarn) and reinforce the edges with a buttonhole stitch. Alternatively, you can leave the top open and simply pull tissues through the lace border.

Optional: Knitted Flower Embellishment

Add a charming floral touch to your cover with this simple knitted flower:

• Using CC, cast on 10 stitches.
• Row 1: Knit all stitches.
• Row 2: K2tog across (5 sts).
• Row 3: Knit all stitches.
• Row 4: K2tog, K1, K2tog (3 sts).
• Row 5: K3tog (1 st).
• Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitch, and pull tight to form a petal. Make 5 petals, then sew them together in a circle at the center. Attach to the cover.

Your Aurora Bloom Tissue Box Cover is now complete! The soft sage green body with the blush pink lace border creates a delicate, botanical aesthetic that will brighten any room. The optional flower embellishment adds an extra touch of handmade charm. Enjoy your cozy, functional creation!