Welcome, fellow yarn crafters! Are you looking for a fun, quirky project to add some handmade charm to your home? Look no further than the Crocheted toilet paper man! This whimsical bathroom decoration blends practicality with a playful design, transforming an ordinary roll of paper into a hilarious conversation starter.
Whether you are making a housewarming gift for a friend or just want to add a smile to your own guest bathroom, this project is a joy to stitch up. Grab your hook, and let’s dive into this fun and easy crochet pattern!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in main color (body), skin tone, and accent colors for clothes/hat
- Matching crochet hook (US G/6 or 4.0 mm)
- Polyfill stuffing for the head
- Two small safety eyes or embroidery floss for facial features
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembly
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- inv-dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together through front loops)
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of your rounds.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- The Body Cover: Using your main body color, ch 32 and join with a sl st to form a ring, making sure the chain isn’t twisted. Working in rows or rounds to fit a standard toilet paper roll, work sc in each st around (32 sts) until the cylinder reaches the height of your toilet paper roll. Fasten off and weave in ends. Slip this cover directly over your spare roll of toilet paper.
- The Head: Using your skin tone yarn, start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)
- Round 2: inc in each st around (12 sts)
- Round 3: (sc 1, inc) 6 times (18 sts)
- Rounds 4–6: sc in each st around (18 sts)
- Round 7: (sc 1, inv-dec) 6 times (12 sts). Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5, about 3 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly with polyfill.
- Round 8: inv-dec 6 times (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the head to the body.
- Facial Features & Hair: Using embroidery floss, stitch a cheeky smile. For hair, cut short strands of accent-colored yarn and attach them to the top of the head using the lynch-knot method, then trim to desired length.
- Optional Hat or Scarf: Whip up a tiny rectangle in your favorite accent color to wrap around his neck as a scarf, or a simple beanie to keep his head warm!
- Assembly: Securely sew the finished head to the top edge of the body cover. Double-check that all yarn tails are neatly tucked away.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Choose Cotton Yarn: Cotton yarn holds its shape much better than acrylic and handles bathroom humidity well. Plus, it is easy to spot-clean if needed.
- Maintain Snug Tension: Keep your stitches nice and even so the body cover fits snugly over the toilet paper roll without sagging.
- Placement Matters: Display your crocheted creation on a spare roll shelf or right on top of the toilet tank where guests can admire your handy work!
- Ventilation: Because bathrooms can get humid, ensure your bathroom has good ventilation to keep your handmade decor fresh and dry.