Adorable Crochet School Bus Tissue Box Cover - Perfect Teacher's Gift

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Making the Front of the Bus
4. Round 4: Color Changing Round
5. Round 5: Increasing Round
6. Rounds 6-11: Continuing the Pattern
7. Making the Wheels
8. Attaching the Wheels
9. Adding Details
10. Final Touches
11. Conclusion

Introduction:

Welcome to part two of this super cute school bus tissue box cover tutorial! In this video, we will be continuing from where we left off in part one. If you haven't watched part one yet, you can find the link in the description box below along with the written pattern. In part two, we will be making the front of the bus, attaching the wheels, adding details, and giving the final touches to complete our adorable school bus tissue box cover. So let's get started!

Materials Needed:

Before we begin, let's gather all the materials we will need for this project. Here's a list of what you will need:

• Number four medium acrylic yarn in yellow (main color), light gray, dark gray
• Small amounts of black, red, and white yarns for the lights and details
• A number four and a number five millimeter crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Bobby pins
• Stuffing

Now that we have everything ready, let's move on to making the front of the bus.

Making the Front of the Bus:

To start making the front of the bus, we will be using the dark gray yarn. Begin by making a slip knot and using a five millimeter hook. Chain 15 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Continue single crocheting in each stitch until the end of the round, resulting in a total of 14 stitches. For the next round, chain one and turn. Single crochet in each stitch to maintain the same number of stitches.

Round 4: Color Changing Round:

Round 4 is a color changing round where we will be switching to the yellow yarn. Insert the yellow yarn into the first stitch, tie a knot, and insert your hook. Pull through one chain and single crochet in the same stitch. Proceed to single crochet in the two chain space where the marker is placed. Continue this pattern around, single crocheting in the marked spaces and in the stitches between the markers. By the end of the round, you should have a total of 40 stitches.

Round 5: Increasing Round:

In round 5, we will be increasing the number of stitches. Slip stitch into the first stitch, chain one, and single crochet in two stitches. At the corner, place a single crochet, two chains, and another single crochet to form the corner. Continue single crocheting along the sides and repeating the corners until the end of the round, resulting in a total of 48 stitches.

Rounds 6-11: Continuing the Pattern:

From rounds 6 to 11, we will continue with the established pattern of slip stitching to join the round, chaining one, and single crocheting in each stitch. Make sure to work the corners as instructed in round 5. By the end of round 11, you should have a total of 52 stitches.

Making the Wheels:

Next, we will make the wheels for our school bus tissue box cover. We will need a total of six wheels. To start, use the dark gray yarn and a four millimeter hook to make a magic circle. Place six single crochets in the circle and pull the tail to close. Slip stitch to join the round and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for stitching. For round 2, insert the black yarn into the first stitch, tie a knot, and single crochet two times in each stitch around. Slip stitch to join the round, cut the yarn, and leave a long tail.

Attaching the Wheels:

Now it's time to attach the wheels to our bus. Begin by attaching the back wheel between window number five and number six, ensuring that the yellow part is in a straight line while it's okay for the black part to hang over the gray line. Stitch the black tail all around to hold it in position and then work with the yellow tail to secure it further. For the front wheels, position them on the sides of the front of the bus. Use stitch markers to hold them in place before stitching. Attach the top half of the wheels to the bus, securing them with the black tail first and then using the yellow tail for additional reinforcement.

Adding Details:

Our bus is taking shape, but it's not complete without some details. Cut a long piece of black yarn and create vertical lines on the sides of the bus, spacing them out by three or four stitches. Start from one row and bring the lines down to the next row, repeating this pattern on both sides of the bus. For the lights, use a small piece of red yarn and place it above the windshield. Repeat this process for the back of the bus as well. To create the wipers, use a small piece of black yarn and insert it near the bottom of the bus, making sure to find the center. Move the yarn two rows up and create the other end of the wipers near the other light.

Final Touches:

With the details added, our bus is almost complete. As a final touch, let's add headlights. Use a small piece of white yarn and insert it from the side of the bus, bringing it to the corner in an arch shape. Repeat the process for the other side, creating two headlights. Tie knots and tuck in the tails to secure everything in place.

Conclusion:

Congratulations! You have successfully completed your very own school bus tissue box cover. I hope you enjoyed this project and found the tutorial easy to follow. Don't forget to check out part one if you haven't already. Feel free to leave your thoughts and feedback in the comments section below. Remember to subscribe to my channel, hit the like button, and turn on the notification bell to stay updated with future videos. Thank you for watching, and I'll see you in the next one!

FAQ:

Q: Can I use different colors for the bus? A: Absolutely! Feel free to use any colors you like to personalize your bus tissue box cover.

Q: What size tissue box does this cover fit? A: This cover is designed to fit a standard square tissue box.

Q: Can I use different types of yarn for this project? A: Yes, you can use different types of yarn as long as they are suitable for the recommended hook size.

Q: How long does it take to complete this project? A: The time required to complete this project may vary depending on your crochet speed and experience. On average, it may take a few hours to complete.