The Enchanted Rose Garden Tissue Box Cover: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Blooming Home Accent
Bring a Touch of Whimsy to Your Home: The Enchanted Rose Garden Tissue Box Cover
Transform an everyday essential into a charming garden focal point with this knitted tissue box cover. Featuring a lush, textured rose motif and a delicate leaf border, this pattern creates a cozy, decorative cover that adds a touch of whimsy and warmth to any room. Perfect for beginners and intermediate knitters alike, this free pattern will guide you through creating a stunning home accent that blooms with personality.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors:
- Main Color (MC) - Soft sage green (approx 150g/300m)
- Contrast Color (CC) - Blush pink (approx 100g/200m)
- Needles: 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles (straight or circular for working flat)
- Optional: 4.5mm crochet hook for rose assembly
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Step-by-Step Instructions
Abbreviations
- K = knit
- P = purl
- St(s) = stitch(es)
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- K2tog = knit two together
- Yo = yarn over
- Sl = slip
Front and Back Panel (Make 2)
Ribbing:
With MC, cast on 40 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, P2 across, end K2.
Row 2 (WS): P2, K2 across, end P2.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for 2 inches (ribbing).
Body:
Next Row (RS): Knit across, increasing 4 sts evenly (44 sts).
Work in stockinette stitch (K on RS, P on WS) until piece measures 5 inches from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Shape top opening:
Next Row (RS): K18, bind off 8 sts, K18 (18 sts each side).
Work each side separately.
Left side:
Row 1 (WS): P18.
Row 2 (RS): K2tog, K14, K2tog (16 sts).
Row 3: P16.
Row 4: K2tog, K12, K2tog (14 sts).
Row 5: P14.
Bind off all sts.
Right side:
Attach yarn to remaining 18 sts.
Row 1 (WS): P18.
Row 2 (RS): K2tog, K14, K2tog (16 sts).
Row 3: P16.
Row 4: K2tog, K12, K2tog (14 sts).
Row 5: P14.
Bind off all sts.
Side Panel (Make 2)
With MC, cast on 30 sts.
Work in 2x2 ribbing (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 5 inches from cast-on edge.
Bind off all sts.
Rose Motif (Make 1)
With CC, cast on 50 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, K1* repeat from * to * across (99 sts).
Row 2 (WS): P across.
Row 3: K1, *yo, K2tog* repeat from * to * across (99 sts).
Row 4: P across.
Row 5: K1, *yo, K2tog* repeat from * to * across (99 sts).
Bind off loosely.
Leaf Motif (Make 3)
With MC, cast on 3 sts.
Row 1: K1, yo, K1, yo, K1 (5 sts).
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, yo, K1, yo, K2 (7 sts).
Row 5: K3, yo, K1, yo, K3 (9 sts).
Row 7: K4, yo, K1, yo, K4 (11 sts).
Row 9: K5, yo, K1, yo, K5 (13 sts).
Row 11: K6, yo, K1, yo, K6 (15 sts).
Row 13: K7, yo, K1, yo, K7 (17 sts).
Row 15: K8, yo, K1, yo, K8 (19 sts).
Row 17: K9, yo, K1, yo, K9 (21 sts).
Row 19: K10, yo, K1, yo, K10 (23 sts).
Row 21: K11, yo, K1, yo, K11 (25 sts).
Row 23: K12, yo, K1, yo, K12 (27 sts).
Row 25: K13, yo, K1, yo, K13 (29 sts).
Row 27: K14, yo, K1, yo, K14 (31 sts).
Row 29: K15, yo, K1, yo, K15 (33 sts).
Row 31: K16, yo, K1, yo, K16 (35 sts).
Row 33: K17, yo, K1, yo, K17 (37 sts).
Row 35: K18, yo, K1, yo, K18 (39 sts).
Row 37: K19, yo, K1, yo, K19 (41 sts).
Row 39: K20, yo, K1, yo, K20 (43 sts).
Row 41: K21, yo, K1, yo, K21 (45 sts).
Row 43: K22, yo, K1, yo, K22 (47 sts).
Row 45: K23, yo, K1, yo, K23 (49 sts).
Row 47: K24, yo, K1, yo, K24 (51 sts).
Bind off all sts.
Assembly
- Seam the panels: Sew side panels to front and back panels using mattress stitch, matching ribbing edges.
- Create the rose: Fold the rose strip in half lengthwise and roll tightly to form a rose shape. Secure the base with a few stitches using CC yarn.
- Attach the rose: Sew the rose to the center of the front panel, just above the ribbing.
- Add the leaves: Arrange the leaves around the rose and sew in place.
- Finish: Weave in all ends.
Your Enchanted Rose Garden Tissue Box Cover is now complete! Place it over a standard rectangular tissue box and enjoy the cozy, romantic charm it brings to your space.
