Crochet Tutorial: Otter Bubble Bath Bathroom Gift Box – Free Crochet Pattern.

Create a cozy bathroom gift box scene featuring a light blue crochet box, cream ribbon band, oversized bow, bubble-filled clawfoot tub, smiling otter, pastel towel, rubber duck, bath bottle, oval rug, shell soap dish, hanging plant, candles, mirror, curtain, fairy lights, and fluffy bubbles. This pattern uses US crochet terms and small amigurumi pieces assembled into one display.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Finished Size

• Open gift box: about 8 in wide, 6 in deep, and 6.5 in tall when the back wall is raised.
• Bathtub: about 4.75 in long, 2.25 in wide, and 1.75 in tall, not including bubbles.
• Otter: about 3.25 in tall from head to lower body while seated in the tub.
• Best yarn weight: sport or light DK cotton. Use the same yarn weight throughout for the correct proportions.

Materials

• Light blue cotton yarn for the box, wall, floor, bottle, and small details.
• Cream yarn for the ribbon band, bow, tub, bubbles, otter muzzle, towel trim, and top pom bubbles.
• Warm brown yarn for the otter head, ears, arms, body, and tail.
• Dark brown yarn for the tub faucet look, tiny feet accents, and optional outline stitches.
• Yellow yarn for the rubber duck and candle flames.
• Orange yarn for the duck beak.
• Pink, mint, lavender, peach, and pale yellow yarn for the striped towel, rug, candles, and soap.
• Green yarn for the hanging plant leaves.
• Tan yarn for the mirror frame, shelf, basket, shell dish, and sponge.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for most pieces.
• 2.75 mm hook for the box panels if your fabric is too stiff.
• Fiberfill, yarn needle, stitch markers, sewing pins, black embroidery thread, 6 mm safety eyes, and optional warm white mini LED string lights.
• Plastic canvas or firm cardboard for box structure, cut slightly smaller than the crocheted panels.
• Optional white tulle or fine mesh for the shower curtain. A crochet lace version is included below.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: single crochet 2 stitches together
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• MR: magic ring
• st: stitch
• Rnd: round
• Row: row
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Construction Notes

Use tight amigurumi tension so stuffing does not show. The box panels should feel firm, with neat horizontal rows resembling the image. If your panels curl, block them lightly before joining. Keep small pieces proportional by using the same hook and yarn weight for all miniature bathroom accessories.

The gift box is made from five rectangular panels: front, back wall, floor, left side, and right side. The back wall stands upright, while the front wall is lower to display the bathtub. Plastic canvas inside each panel helps create the squared, suitcase-like shape shown in the photo.

The tub is worked as a long oval bowl with raised sides and four short feet. The otter sits inside the bubble bath, so the lower body does not need to be fully visible. Build the otter head, muzzle, arms, tail, and paws separately, then sew them into the tub before adding bubbles.

Light Blue Bathroom Gift Box Base

Floor Panel

Use light blue yarn and a 2.75 mm hook. Work in rows, ch 1 and turn at the end of each row unless stated otherwise.

1. Row 1: Ch 41, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. 40 sc.
2. Rows 2-34: Sc across. 40 sc each row.
3. Border Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner. Aim for 40 sc along each long edge and 34 sc along each short edge.
4. Border Rnd 2: BLO sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner stitch. FO with a long tail.

Cut plastic canvas to fit inside the panel, about 7.5 in by 5.5 in. Sew the canvas to the wrong side using long whip stitches. Keep the right side smooth and even.

Back Wall Panel

1. Row 1: With light blue, ch 41, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. 40 sc.
2. Rows 2-38: Sc across. 40 sc each row.
3. Border Rnd 1: Sc around with 3 sc in each corner.
4. Border Rnd 2: BLO sc around with 3 sc in each corner. FO.

Insert plastic canvas behind the panel. The back wall should stand taller than the front wall and show the mirror, shelf, plant, candles, and fairy lights. Sew this panel to the back edge of the floor through both layers, keeping a clean 90-degree angle.

Front Low Wall

1. Row 1: With light blue, ch 41, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. 40 sc.
2. Rows 2-14: Sc across. 40 sc each row.
3. Border Rnd 1: Sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
4. Border Rnd 2: BLO sc around. FO.

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Sew plastic canvas behind the panel. Attach the front wall to the front edge of the floor. The front wall should be low enough for the cream ribbon band and large bow to sit clearly across the front.

Side Walls

1. Make 2. With light blue, ch 35.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. 34 sc.
3. Rows 2-14: Sc across. 34 sc each row.
4. Border Rnd 1: Sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
5. Border Rnd 2: BLO sc around. FO.

Stiffen each side wall with plastic canvas. Sew the side walls to the floor, front, and back wall. Use small mattress stitches from the outside so the corners look rounded and padded like the soft gift box in the image.

Rounded Top Edge

Join light blue yarn at the top right corner of the back wall. Sc evenly along the top edge. Work 2 more rows of sc along the back wall top only. This creates the thick rounded lip visible at the top of the blue bathroom box.

Cream Ribbon Band Around the Front

1. With cream yarn, ch 47.
2. Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. 46 hdc.
3. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, BLO hdc across. 46 hdc.
4. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Wrap the cream band across the front wall, centered vertically. The band should cover the middle of the light blue front panel. Sew it in place along the top and bottom edges, stretching gently but not distorting the box.

Large Cream Bow

Bow Loops

1. Make 2. With cream yarn, ch 18.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sc.
3. Rows 2-10: Sc across. 17 sc each row.
4. Border: Sc around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.

Fold each rectangle slightly toward the center and pinch the inner short edge. Sew the pinched side so each bow loop puffs outward. Stuff lightly if you want the bow to look plush and dimensional.

Bow Center

1. With cream yarn, ch 8.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. 7 sc.
3. Rows 2-7: Sc across. FO with a long tail.

Place both bow loops together at the center. Wrap the center strip around them and sew tightly at the back. Attach the bow to the middle of the cream band on the front of the box.

Bow Tails

1. Make 2. With cream yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the opposite side of the chain, sc in 8. 19 sc.
3. Row 2: Sc around. FO.

Sew one tail under each side of the bow center so they hang downward. Angle the tails slightly outward to match the soft ribbon shape in the image.

Clawfoot Bubble Bathtub

Oval Tub Base

Use cream yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Work around both sides of the starting chain.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 16, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side, sc in next 16, 2 sc in last ch. 38 sc.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 16, inc 3 times, sc 16, inc 2 times. 44 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 16, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 16, repeat sc 1, inc two times. 50 sc.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 50 sc.
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. 50 sc.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 10, inc, sc 14, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 13, inc. 54 sc.
7. Rnd 7: Sc around. 54 sc.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 12, inc, sc 15, inc, sc 12, inc, sc 12, inc. 58 sc.
9. Rnd 9: Sc around. 58 sc.
10. Rnd 10: BLO sc around to form the upper rim line. 58 sc.
11. Rnd 11: Sc around. FO and weave in.

Raised Tub Rim

1. Join cream yarn to any front loop left from Rnd 10.
2. Rnd 1: FLO sc around. 58 sc.
3. Rnd 2: Sl st around loosely. FO.

The rim should sit like a rounded lip around the oval tub. Stuff the bottom lightly only if needed. Do not overstuff, because the otter and bubbles need room to sit inside the bowl.

Bathtub Feet

1. Make 4 with tan yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
4. Rnd 4: Dec around. 6 sc.
5. Stuff lightly, FO, and close.

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Sew two feet under the front curve and two under the back curve. Angle them outward slightly to create the small clawfoot shape visible beneath the tub.

Brown Faucet and Shower Wand

1. For the faucet pipe, with dark brown yarn, ch 12, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
2. For the handle, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
3. For the shower wand head, Rnd 1: With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc. Rnd 3: Sc around. FO.
4. Wrap tan yarn around the wand head with 3 long vertical stitches to create a ridged sponge-like texture.

Sew the dark brown pipe along the right inside of the tub, curving upward toward the otter’s paw. Attach the shower wand to the otter’s raised arm so it looks like the otter is enjoying a bath.

Otter in the Bath

Otter Head

1. Rnd 1: With warm brown yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sc.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc around. 36 sc.
7. Rnds 7-12: Sc around. 36 sc.
8. Rnd 13: Sc 4, dec around. 30 sc.
9. Rnd 14: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sc.
10. Insert 6 mm safety eyes between Rnds 8 and 9, about 7 stitches apart.
11. Rnd 15: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sc.
12. Stuff firmly. Rnd 16: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
13. Rnd 17: Dec around. 6 sc. FO and close.

Cream Muzzle Patch

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, ch 6.
2. Rnd 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 3, 2 sc in last ch. 12 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sc.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. FO with a long tail.

Sew the muzzle to the lower front of the head. Embroider a black oval nose at the top center of the muzzle. Add a small vertical line beneath the nose and a curved smile on each side.

Otter Ears

1. Make 2 with warm brown yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew the ears on the sides of the head between Rnds 6 and 9. Flatten them slightly so they look small and rounded, just like the image.

Otter Body Base

1. Rnd 1: With warm brown yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sc.
5. Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 24 sc.
6. Rnd 9: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sc.
7. Rnd 10: Sc around. FO, leaving a long tail.

Stuff the body lightly and sew it inside the tub toward the left side. Only the upper chest and shoulders need to show above the bubbles.

Otter Arms

1. Make 2 with warm brown yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sc.
3. Rnds 3-9: Sc around. 9 sc.
4. Stuff the lower half lightly. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 4 sc. FO.

Sew one arm resting on the tub rim. Sew the other arm raised diagonally, holding the shower wand. Add 3 dark brown straight stitches to the end of each paw for tiny fingers.

Otter Tail

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc around. 9 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 2, inc around. 12 sc.
4. Rnds 4-9: Sc around. 12 sc.
5. Rnd 10: Sc 2, dec around. 9 sc.
6. Flatten and sc through both layers. FO.

Sew the tail to the right side of the tub so it curves upward above the bubbles. This small dark brown tail is an important detail from the image.

Whiskers and Face

Use black embroidery thread. Make three short straight whisker stitches on each side of the muzzle. Keep them angled slightly downward. Add tiny eyebrow stitches above the eyes if desired, but keep the expression soft, friendly, and calm.

Pastel Bath Cap or Towel Wrap on Otter Head

The image shows a soft pastel striped wrap around the otter’s head. This piece should sit like a bath towel or spa cap, with gentle stripes in pink, mint, blue, and cream.

1. With cream yarn, ch 27.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 26 sc.
3. Row 2: Change to pink, sc across. 26 sc.
4. Row 3: Change to mint, sc across. 26 sc.
5. Row 4: Change to pale blue, sc across. 26 sc.
6. Row 5: Change to cream, sc across. 26 sc.
7. Border: Sc around the rectangle with 2 sc in each corner. FO.

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Wrap this strip around the top and sides of the otter’s head, leaving the face visible. Sew it at the back. Add a tiny rolled towel knot by making 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sc, then sc one round and close.

Bubble Bath Foam

Make many cream bubbles in different sizes. The image has large round bubbles filling the tub, spilling over the front rim, and decorating the top of the gift box.

Small Bubbles

1. Make 22. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 6 sc.
3. FO, close tightly, and leave a sewing tail.

Medium Bubbles

1. Make 16. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 12 sc.
4. Rnd 4: Dec around. 6 sc. Stuff lightly, FO, and close.

Large Bubbles

1. Make 8. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Rnds 4-5: Sc around. 18 sc.
5. Rnd 6: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
6. Rnd 7: Dec around. 6 sc. Stuff and close.

Sew the bubbles across the tub opening around the otter. Cluster the largest bubbles near the center, medium bubbles around the otter’s arms, and small bubbles spilling over the front edge. Add three large bubbles on the top left of the blue box lid area.

Pastel Striped Bath Towel

This folded towel sits on the left side of the box. It uses soft rainbow stripes and should drape over the side of the floor area.

1. With cream yarn, ch 25.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. 24 sc.
3. Row 2: Pink sc across. 24 sc.
4. Row 3: Mint sc across. 24 sc.
5. Row 4: Pale yellow sc across. 24 sc.
6. Row 5: Pale blue sc across. 24 sc.
7. Row 6: Lavender sc across. 24 sc.
8. Rows 7-14: Repeat the stripe order.
9. Border: With cream yarn, sc around, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.

Fold the towel in half, then fold one corner forward so it looks casually placed. Sew or tack it to the left side of the box floor near the duck and bottle.

Rubber Duck

Duck Body

1. Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sc.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sc.
4. Rnds 4-7: Sc around. 18 sc.
5. Rnd 8: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sc.
6. Stuff lightly. Rnd 9: Dec around. 6 sc. FO and close.

Duck Head

1. Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rnds 3-5: Sc around. 12 sc.
4. Rnd 6: Dec around. 6 sc. Stuff and close.

Duck Beak and Wing

1. Beak: With orange yarn, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, 3 sc in last ch, work along other side, sc 1, inc. FO.
2. Wing: With yellow yarn, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, sc 2. FO.

Sew the head to the body. Add the orange beak at the front of the head. Embroider two tiny black eyes. Sew the wing to one side. Place the duck in front of the folded towel.

Blue Bath Bottle

1. Rnd 1: With light blue yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
4. Rnds 4-9: Sc around. 12 sc.
5. Rnd 10: Sc 2, dec around. 9 sc.
6. Rnds 11-13: Sc around. 9 sc.
7. Change to dark blue. Rnd 14: Sc around. 9 sc.
8. Rnd 15: Dec until closed. FO.

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Stuff lightly before closing. Sew the bottle upright beside the towel. Add a tiny cream label with two horizontal embroidery stitches if desired.

Oval Pastel Bath Rug

The rug sits centered near the front floor. It has an oval shape with soft pastel rings, matching the colors in the towel.

1. Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, work other side, sc 6, 2 sc in last ch. 18 sc.
2. Rnd 2: Change to mint, inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. 24 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Change to pale yellow, sc 1, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc two times. 30 sc.
4. Rnd 4: Change to pale blue, sc 2, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc two times. 36 sc.
5. Rnd 5: Change to cream, sc around. FO.

Lightly steam block the rug flat. Sew it to the center front floor area, leaving the colorful rings visible.

Shell Soap Dish and Pink Soap

Shell Dish

1. With tan yarn, ch 9.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 1. 8 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 2, sc. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. FO.

Embroider five vertical lines from the narrow base to the rounded top to make a shell texture. Pinch the bottom slightly and sew it into a shallow standing shell shape.

Pink Soap

1. With pink yarn, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work other side, sc 4, 2 sc in last ch. 14 sc.
3. Rnd 2: BLO sc around. 14 sc.
4. Rnd 3: Sc around. FO.

Place the pink soap inside or in front of the shell dish. Sew both pieces to the right front floor area.

Round Mirror on the Back Wall

1. With tan yarn, 8 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 16 sc.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 24 sc.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 32 sc.
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 32 sc.
6. Rnd 6: Sl st around loosely. FO.

For the mirror center, crochet a flat circle with pale gray yarn: 8 sc in MR, inc around to 16, then sc 1 inc around to 24. Sew it behind the tan frame. Attach the mirror to the upper left back wall.

Small Wooden Shelf

1. With tan yarn, ch 17.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 16 sc.
3. Rows 2-3: Sc across. FO.
4. Make 2 tiny brackets: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the shelf to the back wall on the upper center-right area. Attach the two brackets underneath. The shelf should sit high above the bathtub and hold three candles.

Mini Candles

1. Make 3 candle bases. With cream, pink, and cream yarn, work 6 sc in MR, then sc around for 3 rounds. FO.
2. For each flame, with yellow yarn, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch. FO.
3. Sew one flame to the top of each candle.

Sew the candles onto the shelf. Keep the middle candle pink and slightly taller if possible. This creates the cozy candle display shown in the image.

Hanging Plant Basket

Basket

1. Rnd 1: With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sc.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sc.
4. Rnds 4-6: Sc around. 12 sc.
5. FO and leave a tail.

Hangers

1. Cut three 8 in strands of tan yarn.
2. Thread them through the basket rim at three evenly spaced points.
3. Tie the top ends together in a small knot.

Leaves

1. Make 8 with green yarn. Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 2, sl st 1. FO.
2. Make 4 longer vines. Ch 11, sl st in each ch across. FO.

Sew leaves to the vines and basket. Hang the plant from the upper right back wall. Let a few vines curve downward beside the shelf.

White Shower Curtain

You may use fine white tulle for the most accurate soft curtain look. Cut a piece about 3 in wide and 5 in long. Gather the top edge and sew it to the upper right corner of the back wall with cream thread.

Crochet Lace Curtain Option

1. With white or cream lace-weight yarn, ch 24.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 23 sc.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, skip 1, sc in next st, repeat across. Turn.
4. Rows 3-12: Repeat Row 2.
5. Row 13: Sc across the top edge to gather slightly. FO.

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Sew the curtain to the right side of the back wall. Let it fall loosely beside the tub, slightly angled toward the front, like the airy curtain in the photo.

Fairy Light Garland and Wall Bubbles

For safe decorative use, attach a battery mini LED strand to the back wall and around the box edge. Do not crochet directly over hot lights. Use low-heat LED lights only and keep the battery pack outside the crochet box.

1. With tan yarn, ch 65 for the garland cord.
2. Sew or tack the chain along the top inside edge of the back wall and down the left side.
3. Make 7 tiny yellow light covers: 5 sc in MR, sl st to close, FO.
4. Sew the yellow covers along the chain, spaced evenly.

Add two cream wall bubbles on the left side by using the medium bubble pattern. Sew them lightly over the garland area to copy the glowing bubble cluster from the image.

Top Foam Bubbles on the Box

1. Make 1 large cream bubble using the large bubble pattern.
2. Make 2 medium cream bubbles using the medium bubble pattern.
3. Sew them to the top left edge of the back wall, with the large bubble in the center and smaller bubbles on each side.

These bubbles make the bathroom box look playful from above and match the soft foam details in the original scene.

Placement Guide

• Back wall left: round mirror, wall bubbles, and part of the fairy light chain.
• Back wall center: small shelf with three candles.
• Back wall right: hanging plant and white shower curtain.
• Floor center: cream clawfoot tub with otter and bubble bath.
• Floor left: folded pastel towel, blue bottle, and yellow rubber duck.
• Floor front center: oval pastel bath rug.
• Floor right: shell soap dish with pink soap.
• Front outside: cream ribbon band and large plush bow.

Assembly Order

1. Finish all box panels first, then insert plastic canvas and sew the box into an open suitcase shape.
2. Add the cream ribbon band to the front wall, then sew the large cream bow to the middle.
3. Attach the wall decorations before placing the bathtub. This makes sewing easier.
4. Sew the mirror on the upper left back wall, the shelf near the center, and the plant on the upper right.
5. Add the curtain on the far right so it hangs softly beside the tub.
6. Make the tub, feet, otter, and bubbles. Assemble them as one unit before attaching the tub to the floor.
7. Place the towel, bottle, duck, rug, soap dish, and soap around the tub.
8. Add the fairy light chain last, securing it with small stitches without pulling the wall out of shape.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the otter head to the body at a slight angle so the face looks upward and friendly. The raised arm should hold the shower wand diagonally across the chest. Keep the second arm resting naturally on the tub rim.

Check the face before securing knots. The eyes should sit evenly, the muzzle should be centered, and the nose should point toward the front of the box. Add whiskers after the muzzle is fully sewn down so the stitches remain clean.

Arrange the bubbles in uneven clusters. Avoid lining them up too neatly. The image has a soft, natural bubble bath texture with large and small bubbles mixed together around the otter, over the rim, and across the top edge.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if plastic canvas, cardboard, glue, or LED lights are used.
• Let the piece air dry completely before storing.
• Keep the display away from direct sunlight to protect pastel colors.
• If using LED lights, remove batteries before long-term storage.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The box stands open with a firm upright back wall.
• The cream bow is centered on the front ribbon band.
• The bathtub is oval, raised, and supported by four small feet.
• The otter has a cream muzzle, black nose, smiling mouth, whiskers, and pastel towel wrap.
• Bubbles fill the tub and spill over the front rim.
• The towel, duck, bottle, rug, soap dish, shell, mirror, shelf, candles, plant, curtain, fairy lights, and top bubbles are all attached securely.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft makeup brush to remove dust from the bubbles, otter face, shelf, plant, and bow. Brush gently in the direction of the stitches. For small marks, dab with a damp cloth instead of rubbing.

Store the bathroom gift box upright in a clean container. Add tissue paper inside the tub and around the bow to help preserve the shape. Keep heavy items away from the back wall and curtain so the scene stays open and balanced.

If the bow or towel becomes flattened, reshape it with your fingers and let it rest overnight. Do not iron the amigurumi pieces. Light steam may be used from a distance on flat panels only, before electronics or cardboard are added.