- Time needed
- 10 hrs
- Made this
- 0 crocheters
- Skill level
- Easy
- Hook size
- 5 mm
- Finished size
- Approx. 24 in (61 cm) long and 6 in (15 cm) wide; holds 2 rolls
On this page
- Skill level
Easy
Simple stitches with a little shaping or colour change.
- Time
10 hrs
An average pace, including assembly.
- Use
Christmas Bathroom Decor
Approx. 24 in (61 cm) long and 6 in (15 cm) wide; holds 2 rolls
Why you'll love it
- It stores two spare rolls neatly and saves counter space.
- Cheerful Santa faces make the bathroom feel festive.
- The pockets are simple baskets with a pretty shell trim.
- It hangs from any hook or towel bar with a wooden ring.
- It makes a fun and useful holiday gift.
Materials needed
Tools
- 5.0 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Wooden ring, 3 in (7.5 cm) across
- Four 8 mm black safety eyes
- A small amount of fiberfill for the noses
Gauge & finished measurements
Gauge: 14 hdc and 10 rows = 4 in (10 cm), and 16 sc and 18 rounds = 4 in (10 cm), with a 5.0 mm hook. Pocket base gauge: Rounds 1-11 measure about 4.9 in (12.5 cm) across.
Row counter
Row 0
Tap the circle after each row
The pattern
Back Panel
Panel Edging
Pockets (make 2)
Santa Face (make 2)
Santa Hat (make 2)
Assembly
- 1
Santa: sew the face to the top of the beard so the beard surrounds the lower face. Sew the mustache under the eyes and the nose on top of it. Sew the hat over the top of the face, the brim across the forehead, and the pompom at the hat tip.
- 2
Appliqué: center a Santa on the front of each pocket so the hat rises slightly above the top shells. Sew around all the outer edges.
- 3
Pockets: sew the back of the bottom pocket to the panel about 1 in (2.5 cm) above the bottom edge. Sew the top pocket about 2 in (5 cm) above the first. Stitch along the base and up both sides of each pocket.
- 4
Ring: fold the strap over the wooden ring and sew the end firmly to the back of the panel at Row 50, stitching through both layers.
- 5
Finish: weave in all ends, drop a roll into each pocket, and hang the holder.
Important notes
- Tip: This is an original pattern inspired by the photo. Hidden details are interpreted from the image, and the pattern has not been physically test-crocheted.
- Tip: Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, MR = magic ring, BLO = back loop only, dec = decrease.
- Tip: The panel and hat are worked flat in turned rows; the ch 1 or ch 2 does not count as a stitch. Pockets are worked in continuous rounds with a stitch marker.
- Tip: Toilet rolls vary in size. Measure yours and adjust the pocket base by 6 sts per round as needed.
- Tip: Safety eyes are a choking hazard. Hang the holder out of reach of small children or embroider the eyes instead.
Pattern FAQ
Will it hold mega rolls?
Not as written. Increase the pocket base to 72 sts (Round 12) and add 4 side rounds. See the variations.
Where can I hang it?
On a towel hook, a door hook, the side of a vanity, or over a towel bar. The wooden ring fits most standard hooks.
Why does my panel stretch?
Hdc can stretch under weight. Work more tightly, go down to a 4.5 mm hook, or work the panel in sc for a firmer fabric.
How do I clean it?
Hand wash in cool water with mild soap, press out the water in a towel, and dry it flat. Remove the ring first if it's untreated wood.
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Santa Toilet Paper Holder Crochet Pattern, © 2026 Southern Rambles. Source: https://southernrambles.com/patterns/green-santa-hanging-toilet-paper-holder-crochet-pattern/. Please do not redistribute this pattern.
