Let’s learn how to make some Crochet Towel Holders!!
Have you battled with your towels falling off your oven or dishwasher, every time you open the door? Well, have I got the pattern for you! Crochet Towel Holders, or sometimes called towel toppers, are all the rage lately!
Crochet Towel Holders are really fast and easy to crochet, but also extremely useful in the kitchen. Just slip them around the bar on your oven or dishwasher, then feed your towel through. No more towels falling on the floor!
These easy Crochet Towel Holders are the perfect item to stock up on for markets, and they also make the perfect handmade gift.
Pair your Crochet Towel Holders with a beautiful seasonal towel, mini cutting board, and some canned pepper jelly, and you have an affordable, meaningful gift, that just about anyone will love!
Crochet Towel Holders also look nice with only a ribbon wrapped around it, no need to spend time wrapping it.
Bonus…The Crochet Towel Holder Pattern now includes a button closure option, so Let’s get started!
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Useful Ideas For Your Crochet Towel Holders
Crochet Towel Holders are not only functional, but stylish!
Here’s how you can use them:
- Add the rings on any handle you have in your kitchen for easy access to towels while cooking and cleaning.
- Hang them on drawer pulls in the bathroom for a neat and tidy towel solution.
- Use them on hooks or knobs around your home—perfect for laundry rooms and mudrooms.
My favorite place to hang The Crochet Towel Holders is my dishwasher, right next to my sink, for easy reach.
I recommend hand washing The Crochet Towel Holders with a little bit of dish soap, and lay flat to dry.
Towels are from Crae Home
Yarn Suggestions For The Crochet Towel Holders
The Crochet Towel Holders Pattern is written using Bernat Maker (two strands held together).
This is a size 5, bulky, tube style yarn, made of cotton on the outside and nylon in the center of the tube.
The colors shown are Cream, Clay, and Black.
I love this yarn, but it can be hard to find. I suggest stocking up when it’s available.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Yarn Alternatives
I’ve had a lot of questions regarding substitutions for Bernat Maker, but honestly I haven’t found one, especially one that can be purchased in stores.
It’s a tube yarn with a cotton shell, almost jersey/T-shirt like, and a nylon filling, making it hard to find something similar. I love working with it, and I love the look of it.
It can be a bit expensive, but the skeins are big, so they go a long way. I have a lot of patterns I’ve written with this yarn, because I love it so much. If anyone has a substitute suggestion for me, please let me know.
The good news, with these Crochet Towel Holders Pattern, is you can really use whatever yarn you’d like. I think t-shirt yarn, cotton yarn, macrame cording, or even acrylic yarn would look nice.
Keep in mind, it will be in the kitchen and there may be a bit of pulling and tugging, so you want something that will hold up to all of that. Other than that, use whatever you think will work for you.
You can find a full list of supplies on my Amazon Associates Account here.
Feel free to experiment with different yarns, but please note the gauge may turn out slightly smaller or larger depending on what you use.
If you change the yarn size of the project, be sure to adjust your hook size accordingly.
The most important thing is to have a nice tight stitch, that won’t stretch out much.
Sizing For The Crochet Towel Holders
The approximate band length, before adding the rings, is 7.25″ and the width varies from about 3.25″-4″.
Note: I’ve now added a shorter size variation to the pattern, which seems to be a bit more popular!
The Crochet Towel Holders Pattern is very easy to adjust by adding or subtracting chains from the foundation chain and adding or subtracting rows until you get your desired length, (ending with an even number of stitches and rows).
The rest of the pattern is followed exactly, you’ll just have a different stitch count.
Additionally, if you change the yarn size of the project, be sure to adjust your hook size accordingly.
Pattern Variations
Since originally publishing the pattern, the shorter version has become popular.
For the shorter version shown below, skip 4 rows from the 2 ring pattern instructions below.
The number of rows can be adjusted to any amount, just make sure to make an even number of rows.
Button Closure Option
My newest towel holder design is The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder Pattern.
This towel holder pattern uses only one ring and a button closure. This method is good for those who can’t fit the rings in the space between their appliance and handle.
Wooden Rings
You’ll need two wooden rings. I purchased 4″ Wooden Rings from Amazon. The outside diameter is 100mm (approximately 3.9″-4″), and the inside diameter should be about 2.7″-2.8″.
I went a little larger than what I’ve seen on other towel holders. I feel the smaller rings made it harder to feed the towel through, and they bunched up too much.
If you go smaller, I suggest not going under 3″. The 4″ still holds the towel in place nicely, and shouldn’t fall out easily.
Towels
The cute and colorful towels are from Crae Home, a small business founded by two moms.
They’re amazing!! Made with a high absorbent waffle weave Microfiber, that not only look great, but work great too!
Grab some now and get 10% off, discount will be reflected in the cart!!
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain/chains
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
hhdc – herringbone half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch/stitches
Materials
Size 5, Bulky Yarn (two strands held together)
Approximately 25 yards
I prefer Bernat Maker (results will vary depending on yarn used)
L11/8mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge)
Tapestry Needle or Blunt Tipped Needle (drawstring threader)
Flexible Measuring Tape
Two 4″ Wooden Rings, The outside diameter is 100mm (approximately 3.9″-4″), and the inside diameter should be about 2.7″-2.8″.
Optional Supplies
Cute towels from Crae Home
You can find a full list of supplies on my Amazon Associates Account here.
Gauge | Working in Rows
7 sts & 5 rows of hdc working in BLO = 3 x 3 Inches with L Hook
Please be sure to check your gauge before starting, as tension can vary greatly from person to person and depending on the yarn used.
Special Stitches
Herringbone Half Double Crochet (hhdc)
Yarn over, insert your hook, yarn over, pull up a loop and pull directly through the first loop on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. Video instructions here
Video Instructions For The Crochet Towel Holders
Crochet Towel Holders – 2 Ring Instructions
– Use two strands of yarn held together
– Beg ch of each row does not count as st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch.
– For the new, shorter version, skip the last four rows from each option below.
Option 1 | HDC in Back Loop Only
Row 1. Leaving a long beg tail (about 30″), loosely ch 9, starting in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across, turn. (8hdc)
Row 2-12. Ch 1, working in blo, hdc across, turn. (8hdc)
Fasten off leaving a long tail end (about 30″), see Joining Ends instructions below.
Option 2 | The Herringbone HDC
Row 1. Leaving a long beg tail (about 30″), loosely ch 9, starting in 2nd ch from hook, hhdc across, turn. (8hhdc)
Row 2-14. Ch 1, hhdc across, turn. (8hhdc)
Fasten off leaving a long tail end (about 30″), see Joining Ends instructions below.
Option 3 | The Lemon Peel Stitch
Note: Always work the sc into the dc of the previous row, and the dc into the sc of previous row.
Row 1. Leaving a long beg tail (about 30″), loosely ch 9, working in 2nd chain from hook, sc,dc across, turn.(8sts)
Row 2-12. ch1, sc,dc across, turn. (8sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail end (about 30″), see Joining Ends instructions below.
Joining Ends of The Crochet Towel Holders to Wooden Rings
Using a tapestry needle and beg tail end, sew short side of your piece around wooden ring, by working your needle under both loops of the foundation chain.
Fasten off and weave in the loose ends. Repeat process on opposite end, using your ending tail and working under both loops of row ends.
You may also enjoy The T-Shirt Trivet & Coaster Set, FREE crochet pattern, as well as these Free Home Decor Patterns.
If you try the Crochet Towel Holder Pattern, I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin
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42 Comments
Stacie
Hi! This is probably a really silly question but can you tell me how you get the 2 strands together? Do you cut the yarn before you start and are they each 12.5 yards? Thanks so much!
Erin
Hi there, not a stupid question at all. The easiest way is to either use two skeins, or pull from the center and the outside. This particular yarn tends to tangle easily if you pull from the middle and the outside, so I recommend two skeins, but you can still make it work with one, just be careful when pulling from the center.
Christina
Hello! Following the recipe to a T, what is the length before adding the wooden rings?
Erin
About 7.25″, just add or subtract rows if yours isn’t the right length.
Elaine
Thank you for the tips in the video, very clear instructions for this quick project.
Erin
You’re very welcome!
Sara Schuster
Thank You so much 🙂
Erin
You’re welcome!
Cindy
I can hardly wait to do this! Great Christmas gifts this year!
Thank you for sharing!
Erin
Great idea, and you’re welcome!
Marcia
Is it 25 yards per strand (50 yards) or a total of 25 yards using both strands? (want to be sure I buy enough yard to make several for xmas presents. Thank you!
Erin
It’s 25 yards total for each holder.
Debi
I am just making sure on the crocheting we are crocheting with 2 strands all the way through? Would it be the best to have 2 skeins and just double the strands to crochet this correctly? Does that make sense LOL I am trying to figure if that is easiest for me I have already rolled one skein into a ball
Erin
Hi there, it’s definitely easier to use two skeins, so you can pull a strand from both skeins, but it is doable from one skein by pulling from the outside and center. I do find that Bernat Maker Home Dec tangles easily pulling from the center, so I try to avoid that option.
Bonnie
About how many towel holders can I expect to get from a skein?
Erin
Hi Bonnie, I use two skeins (since it’s two strands held together) and I’m getting about 20 holders. I calculated about 25 yards per holder, so technicallyI should be getting a few more, but I probably have a little extra waste yarn on my tail ends. If you’re using only one skein you should get about 10 holders.
Bonnie
Thanks for the quick reply! I plan on using 2 strands and was just placing my order for the yarn and wanted to make sure it was enough to make at least 3. I can’t wait for my yarn to get here!
Amy
Is there a different yarn you can use besides the bernat hime maker yarn?
Erin
I suggest cotton yarn, be sure to use multiple strands held together. If you go back up to the article it talks about yarn and substitutions. Thank you!
Janice E. Harrison
Hi Erin. I think a goid substitute yarn might be Easy Peasy yarn. I’ve only ever seen it on Amazon. I believe it’s the yarn found in the Wobbles Kits for beginner c
Cro c heters.
Erin
Thank you, I’ll take a look!
Allison Hall
Which of these stitch options do think uses the least amount of yarn?
Erin
They all use just about the same.
Letha Drury
I made the back loop hdc according to pattern and it turned out beautifully. For practical usage I am going to do fewer rows as it makes the towel hang very low when draped over cabinet pull. I pulled from center and outside of yarn with no issue. You have to be really careful weaving ends, yarn is very easy to pick!
Erin
I’m so happy you tried it out! Yes, some prefer a shorter towel holder, I now offer a shorter version. I just skip four rows from each of the patterns listed. You can get a blunt end threader like this, it’s very helpful for weaving the ends of this yarn in: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q3PBL6L?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzerinha07-20&creativeASIN=B09Q3PBL6L&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3WJAYUJ8ZF12&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Sandra
Hi,
I recently purchased your pattern on Etsy and I am struggling. I folded the yarn in half to get 30″ but after the 5th row, I ran out of the yarn that was folded? Did I read your instructions incorrectly when I first started? “Row 1. Leaving a long beg tail (about 30″),” I’m doing the Option 2 Herringbone stitch. Do you have a video that shows how you begin?
Thank you
Erin
Hi Sandra, make sure you’re using two strands of yarn held together, and the 30″ beginning tail is what you use at the end of the pattern to sew around the ring. If you’re running out of yarn, it sounds like you are using the tail to crochet with, you want to be using the yarn from the skein, not the tail.
Sandra
Thank you! Is there an alternative yarn to use? I saw you mention in one of the comments above – easy peesy yarn. Would the macrame yarn be fine to use without doubling it? This yarn keeps getting tangled and I am to the point of frustration with it!
Erin
Hi there, yes, you can use pretty much whatever you’d like, just experiment. I think cotton or macrame would work great, especially in the kitchen!
Heather
First I’ll say that your pattern is a dream to work up and looks so pretty, even with other yarn types! Thank you ❤️ Question though, how do we go about washing these? I’m nervous to put the wood rings in the machine but both my yarn and rings are getting dirty from all the little hands in the kitchen haha and not looking as nice 😞
Erin
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words! I recommend hand washing. I know most of the rings on the market are unfinished, but I think if you wash the yarn portion really well, and then dry the rings off immediately, they should be fine. A dab of dish soap should help, as it’ll cut through grease stains.
Claire
Bonjour, très joli et pratique. Mais au moment de laver, la partie avec les anneaux comment procéder? Les annaux de bois sont fragiles à l’eau…
Hello, very nice and practical. But when it comes to washing, the part with the rings, how do you proceed? The wooden rings are fragile in water…
penny piotter
where can i get the buttons? and what size did you use?
Erin
I used a toggle style button that measures approximately 1.75 inches by .60 inches. I purchase mine from https://creatoriq.cc/4gWREFa on Etsy. It’s an overseas shop, but I’ve been purchasing from them for years, I’ve never had any issues, and the quality, and price is amazing!
Marci
I love the pattern and would like to give it a try. But I want to use one skein of Bernat Maker yarn. Can I separate it into two balls without a problem? I would wind by hand. Thank you.
Erin
Thank you for following along! Yes, I usually just pull from the outside and middle. Just be careful with the middle pull as this yarn usually comes out in a big clump and tangles easily.
Jean
Hi. I haven’t been able to find the needle you used to sew the yarn onto the wooden ring. If I use a regular blunt end needle it’s hard to thread it. I tried the drawstring needle you have listed on Amazon supplies but the end part snags the yarn. Thanks, Jean
Erin
Hi there, I use the drawstring threader from Amazon, and it works great for me. Here’s the link: https://amzn.to/4iP6zlI
Yvonne G
I just came across this pattern. I absolutely love it. I learned to crochet 47years ago when I was 20. I love how thorough your instructions are and appreciate your tips!! Thank you for these patterns. It made me want to take up crocheting again. I’m waiting for my rings to be delivered. And I made one of your adorable pumpkins. Thanks again!! =)
Erin
Hi Yvonne, and thank you for your kind words! I’m so happy you’re enjoying crochet again, I can’t wait to see how your towel holders turn out!
Yvonne G
Erin I just ordered the rings from Amazon and they arrived so dirty. Did you have that problem? If so, can they be washed? I know Amazon isn’t your problem, but I just want to know if I am being too particular. =)
Erin
I’ve ordered hundreds from them and a few batches have come dirty, almost moldy. I just exchanged them for a new set.