Crochet Whale Tissue Cozy
If you're looking for a cute and practical way to store your tissue box, the Crochet Whale Tissue Cozy is a charming option! This adorable handmade accessory not only adds a touch of whimsy to your home decor but also keeps your tissues clean and easily accessible. Crafted with soft yarn in delightful colors, this cozy whale design is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for a tissue. Whether displayed in your living room, bedroom, or bathroom, this crochet creation serves as a fun conversation starter and a lovely addition to any room. Plus, it makes a thoughtful gift for loved ones who appreciate unique and creative home accents. So why not add a touch of handmade warmth and personality to your space with the Crochet Whale Tissue Cozy?
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn such as, Bernat Super Value - Sky and small amount in Black
- 3.75mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Button for closure
- Needle and thread to sew button
- Tissues!
Pattern Notes
Body is worked in rounds, do not turn at the end of the round.
Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds.
Starting ch 1 does not count as stitch, make first stitch in the same space as joining sl st.
Tail is worked in rows, turn at the end of each row.
Body
Round 1: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, make 3 sc in last ch, continuing along the bottom of the foundation ch, sc in the next 6 spaces, make 2 sc in last space, join with sl st to first st (18 sts)
Round 2: ch 1, make 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 6sts, 2 sc in next 3sts, sc in next 6sts, 2 sc in last 2sts, join with sl st to first st (24 sts)
Rounds 3-6: ch 1, sc in each st, join with sl st to first st (24 sts)
Round 7: ch 1, sc in next 3sts, ch 5, skip 5sts, sc in remaining sts, join with sl st to first st (19 sts, 5 ch)
Round 8: ch 1, sc in each st and in each of the 5 chs created in the previous round, join with sl st to first st (24 sts)
Rounds 9-20: ch 1, sc in each st, join with sl st to first st (24 sts)
Cut yarn and weave in the ends.
Tail
Row 1: Pick up a st in the 5th or 6th st of Round 20 of the body, sc in next 7sts, turn (7 sts)
Row 2: ch 1, dec, sc in next 3 sts, dec in last 2 sts, turn (5 sts)
Rows 3: ch 1, dec, sc in next st, dec in last 2 sts, turn (3 sts)
Row 4: ch 1, dec, sc in last st, turn (2 sts)
Row 5: ch 1, sc in each st, ch 8, sl st to 2nd st
Cut yarn and weave in the ends.
Flukes, make 2
Leave long starting yarn tail, ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, in last ch make [hdc, sc, hdc], dc in next 3 spaces, hdc in next space, sl st in next space.
Cut yarn and weave in the ends. With the long starting yarn tail sew the flukes to Round 20 of Body.
Fins, make 2
ch 5, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch, continue on bottom of foundation ch and sc in the next 3 spaces, sl st to first st. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing (10 sts)
Finishing Touches
- Sew the button to the bottom or underside of the body making sure that the 8-ch loop fits securely around.
- Stitch a face with black yarn and a yarn needle.
- Add a pack of tissues and you’re ready to combat the sniffles!