How to Crochet a Succulent Toilet Paper Roll Cover

Welcome, fellow makers! If you are looking for a way to add a touch of “botanical bliss” to your bathroom without the hassle of watering real plants, this succulent toilet paper roll cover is the perfect project. Not only does it hide an everyday essential behind a beautiful handmade design, but it also adds a calming, spa-like aesthetic to your home decor.

This project is wonderfully versatile. You can experiment with different shades of green, muted purples, or even variegated yarns to mimic various succulent species. It’s a quick, rewarding make that uses basic stitches, making it ideal for adventurous beginners and seasoned pros alike. Let’s grab our hooks and turn a simple roll of tissue into a charming piece of art!

Materials & Tools Needed

Yarn: Medium weight (Size 4) cotton or acrylic yarn. You will need one “pot” color (like terra cotta or stone) and one or two “succulent” colors (like sage green, eucalyptus, or dusty rose).
Crochet Hook: 4.5mm (G+) or 5.0mm (H) hook, depending on your tension.
Scissors: For trimming yarn tails.
Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and assembling the leaves.
Measuring Tape: To ensure the cover fits your specific brand of toilet paper.
Stitch Markers: Helpful for marking the beginning of rounds.

Abbreviations & Pattern Notes

ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
hdc: Half double crochet
dc: Double crochet
sl st: Slip stitch
inc: Increase (2 stitches in the same space)
BLO: Back loops only
FLO: Front loops only
st(s): Stitch(es)
Notes: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join unless specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your progress.

Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

Part 1: The “Pot” Base and Sides

Round 1: Using your pot color, create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: *1 sc, inc* repeat around. (18)
Round 4: *2 sc, inc* repeat around. (24)
Round 5: *3 sc, inc* repeat around. (30)
Round 6: *4 sc, inc* repeat around. (36)
Round 7: *5 sc, inc* repeat around. (42)
Round 8: *6 sc, inc* repeat around. (48) (Check size: the circle should just cover the top of the roll. Add another increase round if needed.)
Round 9: Working in BLO, sc in each st around. This creates the “edge” where the cover begins to drop down the sides.
Rounds 10–22: Sc in each st around. Continue until the height of the cover matches the height of your toilet paper roll.
Final Round: Sl st into the next 2 sts to even out the height. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Part 2: The Succulent Leaves

To create the succulent topper, we will create a separate “leafy” disc using the green yarn that will be sewn to the top of the pot.

Base Disc: Repeat Rounds 1 through 7 of the “Pot” instructions using green yarn. Do not fasten off.
Large Leaves (Outer Edge): In the FLO of the current round: *ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next 2, hdc in last ch. Skip 1 st on the disc, sl st into the next.* Repeat around.
Medium Leaves (Middle Layer): Join yarn to the FLO of Round 5. *ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in last ch. Skip 1 st on the disc, sl st into the next.* Repeat around.
Small Leaves (Center): Join yarn to the FLO of Round 3. *ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 2. Skip 1 st, sl st into the next.* Repeat around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing & Helpful Tips

Assembly: Position the leaf topper in the center of the pot’s top surface. Use your yarn needle and the long tail to sew the base disc securely to the top of the cover.
Tension Check: Keep your stitches relatively tight. You want the cover to be sturdy enough to hold its shape even when the toilet paper roll is nearly empty.
Realism: For a more organic look, use a slightly different shade of green for the center leaves than the outer leaves. You can also “blush” the tips of the leaves with a bit of pink yarn or even fabric marker.
Care: Since this is a bathroom item, use cotton yarn if possible as it is easier to machine wash on a gentle cycle and air dry.
Sizing: Toilet paper rolls vary by brand (Standard vs. Mega). If your cover is too tight, add one more increase round to the base before starting the sides.

Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below:

How to crochet a succulent toilet paper roll cover