Boutique Tissue Cover by Mary Layfield

Boutique Tissue Cover

Crochet
April 1994
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet
5.0 mm (H)
Fits 4.375" x 5.25" tall boutique tissue box
US
English

Instructions for Tissue Covers and Flowers are given separately so you can make the combinations shown in the photographs or mix and match to create your own combinations. When pieces are complete, tack or glue Flowers to Tissue Covers as desired.

Boutique Tissue Cover:

Materials: 2.5 oz. worsted yarn; small amount contrasting worsted yarn for Trim (optional); H hook or hook needed to obtain gauge.

Finished Size: Fits 4.375” x 5.25” tall boutique tissue box.

Gauge: 7 sts = 2”; 2 dc rows = 1”.

Rose:

Materials: Worsted yarn - small amount each lt. green and dk. green; sport yarn - small amount flower color; florist wire; tapestry needle; D and F hooks or hooks needed to obtain gauges.

Finished Size: Flower is approximately 4” across.

Gauges:

  • F hook and worsted yarn: 9 sts = 2”; 9 rows = 2”
  • D hook and sport yarn: 6 sc = 1”; 6 sc rows = 1”

Lily:

Materials: Worsted yarn - small amount each lt. green, med. green and dk. green; sport yarn - small amount each pink, med. rose and dk. rose; small amount size 10 ecru crochet cotton thread; 6-strand black embroidery floss; brown marker; florist wire; tapestry needle; D and F hooks or hooks needed to obtain gauges.

Finished Size: Flower is approximately 6” across.

Gauges:

  • F hook and worsted yarn: 9 sts = 2”; 9 rows = 2”
  • D hook and sport yarn: 6 sc = 1”; 6 sc rows = 1”