Turn your sniffles into giggles with this Amigurumi Funny Face Tissue Box Cover crochet pattern! This delightfully silly design transforms an ordinary tissue box into a cheerful character with big eyes, a goofy grin, and a whole lot of personality. Whether you’re brightening up a bathroom, adding a playful touch to your craft room, or just love making people smile, this pattern is a fun and quirky way to bring joy to everyday moments. π€§ππ§Ά
Designed for maximum whimsy, this pattern invites you to mix and match colors, experiment with facial expressions, and add fun extras like eyebrows, glasses, or even a mustache. Make one for each room or gift them to friends who could use a laugh. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a lighthearted project or a seasoned crocheter in the mood for something unexpected, this Amigurumi Funny Face Tissue Box Cover is a joyful and satisfying makeβperfect for bringing a touch of handmade humor to every stitch! ππ¨β¨

π Amigurumi Funny Face Tissue Box Cover Crochet Pattern
Turn your tissues into a hilarious conversation piece with this funny face tissue box holder! Complete with ears, a mustache, big eyes, eyebrows, and a funny nose, this project makes a perfect gag gift or whimsical decor for your bathroom or living room.
β¨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate β Basic shapes, sewing parts, and working around a cube.
π Finished Size
Fits a standard cube tissue box (approx. 4.75 Γ 4.75 Γ 5 in / 12 Γ 12 Γ 13 cm). Adjustable to fit.
π§Ά Materials
- Yarn (worsted weight cotton or acrylic):
- Skin tone (main cube)
- Brown (eyebrows, mustache, mouth)
- White (eyes, teeth)
- Black (eye pupils)
- Optional: Red/pink (inner mouth or lips)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Cardboard or plastic canvas for inner structure (optional for sharp shape)
- Standard cube tissue box for measurement
- Fabric glue (optional for pieces)
π§΅ Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR β Magic Ring
sc β Single Crochet
inc β Increase
dec β Decrease
sl st β Slip Stitch
ch β Chain
st(s) β Stitch(es)
FO β Fasten Off
BLO β Back Loops Only
π§± Tissue Box Cover (Cube with Top Hole)
With skin tone yarn:
Top Panel (with tissue hole)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Continue in this pattern until square measures approx. 4.75″ Γ 4.75″
(Usually ends at around Rnd 12 with 72 sc)
β‘οΈ Tissue hole (center):
Ch 15, skip 15 sts in center, then continue sc around. Next round, sc across chain and rest of edge. Work 2 more rounds to shape top.
Side Panels (Make 4)
Ch 21
- Row 1β20: sc 20, ch 1, turn
FO and leave tail for sewing. Sew each side to edges of the top panel to form the cube walls.
Bottom Panel (optional open flap)
Same as top, but you can leave one edge unsewn and sew on buttons or Velcro to insert the tissue box easily.
π Ears (Make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc around
- (2 sc, dec) x4, sc 2 (14)
- sc around, flatten
FO, sew one ear on each side toward lower β of the cube wall
ποΈ Eyes (Make 2)
White base:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO
Black pupil:
- MR, 4 sc
FO, sew to center of white circle
Sew eye pieces on either side, slightly raised, toward top β of face
π« Eyebrows (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
Ch 8
- sl st back across
FO, sew above eyes at a curve, slightly arched
π Nose
With skin tone yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3β5. sc around - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
- sc around
- Flatten and shape to oval
FO and sew just under eyes
π§ Mustache
With brown yarn:
- Cut 12β14 strands about 2.5″ long
- Fold in half and attach below nose using latch-hook method
- Trim and brush with fingers for shape
π Mouth with Teeth
Outer lip:
Ch 12
- Turn, sc 10, FO
Sew as wide smile
Inner mouth:
Brown yarn β ch 10, turn, hdc across
White yarn β embroider or stitch βteethβ with small rectangle strip or embroidery
Sew inside mouth shape, overlapping slightly under mustache
π¦ How to Insert Tissue Box
- Turn the cube upside down.
- Slide standard cube tissue box inside.
- Pull a tissue through the hole in the top panel.
- If using a buttoned or Velcro-ed bottom panel, close flap underneath.
π‘ Customization Ideas
- Add glasses with pipe cleaners or crocheted loops
- Use blush yarn for cheeks
- Make different facial expressions with embroidery
- Add a hat on top or make different βcharactersβ
This funny-faced tissue box will make every sneeze or tear a little more joyful! π