This PDF crochet pattern describes in US terminology, how to crochet a classic retro Beetle tissue holder, like the one in the pictures.
Finished size will be approx. 10,6” (27 cm) long, 4,3” (11 cm) tall, 4,7” (12 cm) wide, crocheted using acrylic yarn (8 ply / DK), with hook size E (3.5 mm).
The Beetle in the pictures was made using Stylecraft Special DK. This pattern is also suitable for wool or cotton yarn. The Beetle has an opening-flap at the bottom, to insert/refill the package of tissues.
Note: only the package of tissues, without the box, go inside the Beetle.
Parts of this tissue holder are worked in continuous rounds, as well as in rows.
 
Skill level: intermediate (for crocheting, as well as for pinning / sewing parts together)
Approx. Gauge:
for continuous rounds: 5 sc = 1”(2,50 cm) 5 rounds = 0,8” (2 cm)
for rows: 5 sc = 0,8” (2 cm), 5 rows = 0,8” (2 cm)
 
Materials used:
- Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm)
- Yarn in green (approx. 120 gr, 350 m / 390 yds), grey, white (both approx. 25 gr, 66 m / 73 yds), black (approx. 40 gr, 120 m, 130 yds), small amounts of red, orange.
- Fiberfill stuffing, preferably a sturdy kind, 2 mother of pearl buttons, diameter approx. 0,7” (1,7 cm), 2 red buttons diameter approx. 0,6” (1,5 cm), 1 sewing snap button, diameter approx. 0,5” (1,4 cm)
- 2 Chenille wires or pipe cleaners, approx. 6” (15 cm) long
- 1 Piece of soft / flexible plastic canvas, approx. 5,5” x 9,5” (14 x 24 cm)
- The content of 1 square tissue box (I used a Kleenex, size: 4,3” x 4” x 4,72” - 11 x 10 x 12 cm (l x w x h))
- Stitch marker, tapestry needle, pins, optional: white and black sewing thread
 
Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, increasing, decreasing, bobble stitch (instruction included), surface slip stitches
 
This crochet pattern is an original ©Millionbells design and is available in:
- English (US terms)
- Dutch (Nederlands)
- German (Deutsch)
- French (Français)
 
If you like this design, see my pattern shop to view all Millionbells crochet patterns.
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