How to Crochet Tissue Holder Pocket Pouches for Gifting

Learn how to crochet cute, little animal tissue holder pocket pouches for gifting as a quick helper for those who suffer from runny noses in winter with a step-by-step tutorial from Chubby Cheeks. These tissue pouches can be crocheted in three sleeping animal versions: capybara pouch, panda pouch, and polar bear pouch.

With a small string option, you can also hang them and easily bring out a tissue from mouth holes. These crochet tissue holders are quick and simple and you can learn all three version from just one tutorial available at the end of this post!

@Chubby Cheeks

Skills Used: This tutorial covers basic and intermediate crochet techniques. Key skills include creating a slip knot, chaining, double crochet increases, working in the round, slip stitching for seamless joining, and embroidery for facial details. The no-sew slip stitch method ensures a seamless, sturdy finish while eliminating the need for sewing pieces together.

Color changes are also demonstrated for creating different animal-themed designs.

Guide Span: 47 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: The sleepy animal tissue holders can be customized by using different colors, facial expressions, and ear shapes to represent various other animals like foxes, bunnies, or even fantasy creatures like unicorns. The pouch can be made larger or smaller depending on the tissue packet size.

Crochet Pocket Tissue Holder Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial provides a clear guide to crocheting sleepy animal pocket tissue holders. The tutorial carefully explains creating the back and front panels, using the slip stitch method for no-sew assembly, and adding ears and facial embroidery.

The design involves creating a back panel and a front panel, each detailed with specific colors based on the character represented, such as a bear, panda, or capybara. Here is a quick overview of this tutorial:

Creating the Back Panel: The back panel starts with 12 chains and is worked in double crochet increases to form the base. The edges are shaped with five double crochets in the last chain before continuing along the opposite side.
Crocheting the Front Panel: Using the same technique as the back panel, the front panel is made with color changes to match different animal designs, such as capybara, panda, or bear.
Attaching the Panels: The no-sew method is used to connect the front and back panels by slip stitching around the edges, ensuring a secure and seamless finish.
Making the Ears & Face Details: The ears are crocheted separately and attached at specific stitch points. The nose and eyes are embroidered with black yarn to create the animal’s sleeping expression.
Final Assembly & Finishing Touches: The tutorial ends with securing all loose ends, shaping the pouch, and ensuring the tissue opening is functional. The finished holders are cute, durable, and practical.

Supplies Needed

Following are the quick guides for crocheting the stitches used for these tissue holders:

CH – Chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
SC – Single Crochet: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
DC – Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
INC – Increase (two stitches in one): Make two single or double crochet stitches in the same stitch.
SL ST – Slip Stitch: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.