Christmas Toilet Paper Holder Crochet Pattern with Bows

With cream, ch 5.

• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (4)
• Rows 2–36: Ch 1, sc in BLO of each st across, turn. (4)

Fasten off and leave a 12 in (30.5 cm) tail. The strap is 1 in (2.5 cm) wide and 8 in (20.3 cm) long, with a fine ridged texture.

Bow (Make 3)

Use cream for all parts.

Bow loop: Ch 20 and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
– Rnds 1–4: Ch 1, sc around, join. (20)

Fasten off. Flatten the tube with the join at center back. It measures 2.5 in (6.4 cm) wide and 0.9 in (2.3 cm) tall.

Tails (make 2): Ch 9. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8) Fasten off. Each tail is 2 in (5.1 cm) long.

Center wrap: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (4) Work 3 more rows of 4 sc. Fasten off with a long tail.

Assemble: Place the two tails under the center of the flattened loop, angled down and out in an inverted V. Pinch the loop at the center. Wrap the center piece around the loop and both tail tops, then sew the short ends together at the back. The finished bow is about 2.5 in (6.4 cm) wide and 2.25 in (5.7 cm) tall.

Rod Sleeve (Make 1)

With burgundy, ch 81.

• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn. (80)
• Rows 2–14: Ch 1, sc across, turn. (80)

Fasten off and leave a 30 in (76.2 cm) tail. The sleeve is 20 in (50.8 cm) long and 3.1 in (7.9 cm) wide, which wraps a 1 in (2.5 cm) rod snugly. For a thinner or thicker rod, take away or add rows. Each row is about 0.2 in (0.5 cm).

Make All Pieces

• Burgundy: 3 pocket bodies (Rnds 1–27, plus the burgundy checks in Rnds 29–31) and 1 rod sleeve
• Cream: 3 borders (Rnds 28–34), 3 straps and 3 bows

Layout (front view):

Strap centers sit 3.5 in (8.9 cm), 10 in (25.4 cm) and 16.5 in (41.9 cm) from the left end of the sleeve. That puts the pockets 6.5 in (16.5 cm) apart and leaves 3.5 in (8.9 cm) at each end.

Joining and Assembly

Bows: Pin each bow at center front so the knot sits on Rnd 28 and the loops overlap the top of the burgundy wall. Whip stitch around the center wrap and tack each loop at its outer tip. Sew only through the outer layer of the pocket.

Straps: Mark center back on each pocket, directly opposite the bow. Lay one end of the strap inside the pocket against Rnds 28–32. The strap’s 4 sts line up with 4 sts of the band, one-to-one, because both pieces are worked at the same 4 sts per inch. Whip stitch the strap end across those 4 sts, then down both sides for 1 in (2.5 cm). Fold the strap into a loop and sew the other end directly over the first, covering the same 4 sts. That leaves a 6 in (15.2 cm) loop.

Rod sleeve: Wrap the sleeve around the rod. Whip stitch the foundation chain to the last row, matching them one-to-one across all 80 sts. Keep the seam on the back side, facing the wall. Slip the straps onto the rod in order before you mount the brackets.

Tension advice: Pull each whip stitch just until it’s snug. If the stitches are too tight, the strap seam will pucker the rim. If they’re too loose, the pocket will tip forward when it’s loaded.

Size checkpoint: Each pocket hangs about 2 in (5.1 cm) below the rod, so the overall drop is about 7.2 in (18.3 cm). Rims should sit level with each other.

Final Blocking

1. Weave in all ends inside the pockets, working along color lines.
2. Lightly mist each pocket with water, or steam it gently if it’s acrylic. Hold the iron above the yarn and don’t touch it.
3. Stuff each pocket with a toilet roll or a rolled towel so the walls are round.
4. Pinch the scallops so they open evenly and pull the flare outward.
5. Shape each bow: fluff the loops and straighten the tails into a V.
6. Let everything dry completely before hanging.

Final Quality-Control Checklist

• Base lies flat and measures 5.5–5.75 in (14.0–14.6 cm)
• Wall rounds hold 72, 66 and 60 sts as written
• Checks alternate evenly, with no two cream sts stacked
• Exactly 18 scallops on each pocket
• Bow is centered, opposite the strap
• Strap seam is invisible from the front
• Rod sleeve seam faces the wall
• All three pockets match in height, 5.2 in (13.2 cm)

Troubleshooting

• Base cups upward: Your sts are too tight. Go up a hook size for the base only.
• Base ruffles: You probably have extra increases. Count to 6 per round.
• Roll won’t fit: Go up a hook size, or skip Rnd 22 and keep 66 sts. Then work Rnd 33 as sc in next 10 sts, inc 6 times, for 72.
• Checks look smeared: Change color on the last yarn-over of the previous st, and keep the carried strand loose.
• Rim pulls in: Loosen the carried yarn in Rnds 28–31.
• Pocket tips forward: Sew the strap lower, across Rnds 26–32.

Care

Spot clean or hand wash cool and lay flat to dry, reshaping around a roll. Keep the set away from direct shower spray.

Final Notes

Everything rests on one measurement chain. At 16 sts per 4 in (10.2 cm), the 72-st base and bell flare to 18 in (45.7 cm) around. The walls narrow to 60 sts, or 15 in (38.1 cm), which holds a 4.5 in (11.4 cm) roll. The cream border adds 1.8 in (4.6 cm), for a 5.2 in (13.2 cm) pocket. Check those numbers on your first pocket, and the other two plus the 20 in (50.8 cm) rod sleeve will follow.

Happy crocheting!