Welcome, fellow makers! If you are looking for a quick, creative, and practical project to brighten up your bathroom, you are going to love this crocheted toilet paper holder. It’s a wonderful way to practice working in the round, maintaining even tension, and playing with colors to match your home decor.
Whether you want a sleek, modern look or a fun, textured design, this beginner-friendly tutorial will walk you through every step of the process—from gathering your supplies to weaving in those final ends. Let’s grab our hooks and get started!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Medium-weight (Worsted / #4) cotton yarn is highly recommended for its strength, absorbency, and ability to hold its shape.
- Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) or 4.5 mm (7) hook, depending on your personal tension.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a tape measure.
- Optional: A wooden ring or plastic hoop for added structure at the hanging loop.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Periodically test your work against a standard toilet paper roll to ensure a proper fit.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Foundation Base: Chain a length that comfortably fits around the circumference of a standard toilet paper roll (typically around 30 to 36 chains, depending on your yarn weight). Join with a sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
- Working the Body: Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around. Do not join with a sl st; instead, continue working in a spiral (continuous rounds) for a seamless look. Place a stitch marker in the first st of each round to keep track.
- Checking Fit: Continue working in hdc until the cylinder measures roughly the height of a standard toilet paper roll. Periodically slip your work over a roll to check the fit and adjust length as needed.
- Hanging Loop: When the main body reaches the desired length, ch 10 to 15 (or to your preferred loop length) to create a hanging handle. Secure it to the opposite side of the top rim with a sc or sl st. Reinforce the loop by working a row of sc back down the chain.
- Optional Border: Finish the bottom edge with a contrasting color using simple single crochet or a decorative shell stitch for an extra pop of style. Fasten off.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Even Tension: Cotton yarn has very little stretch. Keep a relaxed, consistent grip so your stitches don’t become overly tight and stiff.
- Secure Your Ends: Use your yarn needle to weave in all loose tails securely. Because this item will be handled frequently, proper weaving prevents unraveling.
- Use Stitch Markers: Since you’ll be working in continuous rounds, a stitch marker will save you from losing your place and help keep your sizing consistent.
- Customize Freely: Feel free to experiment with striped colorways, textured stitches like ribbing, or adding a wooden ring at the top for a boho-chic aesthetic.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: