Christmas Stocking Toilet Roll Holder Crochet Pattern

Rnd 27 (RS):Join cream in any st at the back of the leg. Ch 1, 6 times; join.(48 sts = 42 worked 1 per st + 6 increases)

Rnd 28 (WS):Ch 1, turn. 24 times; join.(48 sts: 24 bobbles + 24 sc)

Rnd 29 (RS): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around, including the top of each bobble; join. (48 sts)

Rnd 30 (WS):Ch 1, turn. 24 times; join.(48 sts: 24 bobbles + 24 sc) These bobbles sit above the sc of Rnd 28, so the rows are staggered.

Rnd 31 (RS): Repeat Rnd 29. (48 sts)

Rnd 32 (WS): Repeat Rnd 28. (48 sts)

Rnd 33 (RS): Repeat Rnd 29. (48 sts) Fasten off and weave in.

Close the Toe

With the stocking right side out, use the red tail and a tapestry needle to whipstitch the folded toe sts together in pairs: 18 to 29, 19 to 28, 20 to 27, 21 to 26, 22 to 25 and 23 to 24. That makes 6 pairs and a seam about 2 in (5.1 cm) long on top of the toe. Fasten off and weave in.

Strap (Make 3)

With red, ch 4.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. (3 sts)

Rows 2–30: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. (3 sts each)

Fasten off, leaving a 12 in (30.5 cm) tail. The strap measures about 1 x 9 in (2.5 x 22.9 cm).

Make All Pieces

• Red: 3 stockings (Rnds 1–26 plus toe seam) and 3 straps
• Cream: 3 cuffs (Rnds 27–33)

Hanging layout (front view, toes pointing left):

Total hanging width: 3 x 6.5 in + 2 x 1 in = 21.5 in (54.6 cm).

Attaching Straps and Hanging

The stockings are not sewn to each other. Each one hangs from its own strap loop.

1. Flatten a stocking with the toe pointing left. Find the center back of the cuff, which will face the wall.
2. Lay 1 in (2.5 cm) of one strap end inside the cuff at center back, with the strap rising straight up.
3. Lay the other strap end directly on top of the first, also overlapping 1 in (2.5 cm). Check that the strap is not twisted.
4. Whipstitch through all layers. Along the top and bottom of the overlap, match the 3 strap sts to 3 cuff columns; along each side, match the 3 strap rows. Sew through the inside layer of the cuff sts only, so no stitching shows on the front.

Keep the tension firm but not tight. If the cuff puckers at the back, loosen your stitches. The free 7 in (17.8 cm) of strap forms a loop about 3.5 in (8.9 cm) high.

Size checkpoint: When hung, the top of each loop should sit about 3.5 in (8.9 cm) above the cuff. All three stockings should hang at the same height, within 0.25 in (0.6 cm) of each other. Slide the loops onto the bar from one end.

Bobble Cuff Border

On this piece, the cuff is the border. It finishes the top edge and gives the stocking its look.

Border gauge: 12 sts = 4 in (10.2 cm) around. The 7 cuff rounds measure 2.25 in (5.7 cm) deep, because the bobble rounds are slightly taller than plain sc.

Counts per side (cuff flattened into front and back halves):

• Rnd 27: 21 leg sts per side become 24 cuff sts per side (21 + 3 increases). Total 48.
• Rnds 28, 30, 32: 24 sts per side = 12 bobbles + 12 sc. Total 24 bobbles per round.
• Rnds 29, 31, 33: 24 sc per side. Total 48.

Why the math works: 42 divides evenly into 6 repeats of 7 sts, so the 6 increases are evenly spaced and the cuff flares gently. That takes it from 14 in (35.6 cm) to 16 in (40.6 cm) around. The bobbles thicken the fabric, and the extra width keeps the cuff from pulling in. Because 48 is even, the bobble-and-sc repeat finishes each round with no partial repeat. Rnds 28 and 30 start on different stitches, so the bobble columns are offset neatly.

Final Blocking

1. Weave in all remaining ends on the inside.
2. Put a toilet roll in the leg and stuff the toe with a small rolled washcloth.
3. Shape the sole flat, round the heel and pinch the toe into a soft point.
4. Hold a steam iron 1 in (2.5 cm) above the red fabric and steam lightly. Do not press.
5. Steam the cuff from above only. Never flatten the bobbles.
6. Let each stocking dry fully on its stuffing, about 2 hours.
7. Remove the washcloth and check that all three stockings match: 6.5 in (16.5 cm) wide and 8.25 in (21.0 cm) tall.

Final Quality-Control Checklist

• Sole is 6.5 x 4.5 in (16.5 x 11.4 cm) and lies flat.
• The Rnd 8 BLO ridge shows all the way around.
• Toe seam is closed with no gaps (6 pairs).
• Leg has 42 sts and holds a roll snugly.
• Cuff has 48 sts and 3 rows of 24 bobbles, all popping outward.
• Bobble rows are staggered.
• Straps are untwisted and centered, with the ends hidden inside.
• All three stockings hang level, 1 in (2.5 cm) apart.

Troubleshooting

Sole cups or ruffles: Cupping means your tension is too tight; ruffling means it is too loose. Recount the increases in each round and check your gauge.

Bobbles pop inside the stocking: You worked a bobble round with the RS facing. Always work bobble rounds with the WS facing.

Gap at the toe pinch: Pull the yarn snug on Rnd 14. Close any remaining gap with the red tail when you sew the toe seam.

Roll does not fit: Remake the stocking with a 6.5 mm hook instead of adding stitches.

Stocking tips forward: The strap is sewn too low or off-center. Re-sew it at center back, 1 in (2.5 cm) deep.

Cuff flips outward: Steam it upright over a roll and let it dry in place.

Care

Hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry, reshaping it over a roll. Avoid the dryer, which can flatten the bobbles.

Final Notes

The measurement chain is short. A 54-st sole measuring 6.5 x 4.5 in (16.5 x 11.4 cm) rises into straight walls. Skipping 12 toe sts leaves a 42-st leg of 14 in (35.6 cm), which fits a standard roll. A 48-st bobble cuff of 16 in (40.6 cm) brings each stocking to 8.25 in (21.0 cm) tall. Hung 1 in (2.5 cm) apart, the three stockings fill 21.5 in (54.6 cm) of bar. If the sole and leg checkpoints are right, everything else follows.

Happy crocheting!