Tired of your kitchen towels slipping off the oven or dishwasher handle every time you open the door? You’re not alone— but don’t worry— let’s solve the problem and learn How To Make The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder Pattern!
You might remember my original 2 ring design, The Crochet Towel Holder Pattern | 3 Ways. However, this new version gets rid of a ring and adds a button.
As a result, it’s the perfect solution for those who can’t fit a ring around their appliance handle.
The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder Pattern (also known as towel topper) is not only trendy right now, but they’re also incredibly practical in the kitchen.
Just loop the holder around your oven or dishwasher bar, button it closed, and then feed your towel through—no more towels on the floor!
Moreover, they work up in no time, making them a fantastic project for market prep or last-minute gifting. Think Mother’s Day, teacher appreciate, or housewarming gifts!
Finally, pair it up with a cute seasonal towel, and you’ve got a best-seller for markets—or a go-to gift!
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Useful Ideas For Your Botton Closure Crochet Towel Holder
The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder isn’t just functional—it’s stylish too! In fact, you can pop one on a handle in the kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere you need a towel close by.
1. Kitchen Must-Have
To begin with, hang them on your oven or dishwasher (right next to your sink for easy reach).
2. Market Prep
Display them with cute seasonal towels for an eye-catching setup at craft fairs and farmers markets. They’re fast to make and great sellers! Additionally, my favorite towels are from Crae Home!
3. Housewarming, Teacher, or Neighbor Gift Sets
Easy to make in batches—Pair a towel holder with a cute kitchen towel, wooden spoon, and then add a jar of homemade jam.
7. Stocking Stuffers or Basket Fillers
Finally, it easily tucks it into a gift basket, Easter basket, or Christmas stocking—small, useful, and cute!
Note: I recommend hand washing The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder with a little bit of dish soap, and then lay flat to dry.
Yarn Suggestions For The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder
The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder Pattern is written using Bernat Maker (two strands held together).
In case you’re new to it, Bernat Maker is a size 5, bulky, tube-style yarn, made of cotton on the outside and nylon in the center of the tube.
The color shown is Cream.
I love this yarn, but it can be hard to find. Therefore, 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, therefore, 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 is, with the Crochet Towel Holder Pattern, you can really use whatever yarn you’d like. For example, 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.
Additionally, you can find a detailed 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 Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder
The approximate band length, not including the ring, is 5 inches and the width varies from about 3.25-4 inches.
The width of the pattern is very easy to adjust by adding or subtracting chains from the foundation chain, (ending with an even number of stitches). In addition, you may need to adjust the placement of the buttonhole, if you add width to the pattern.
To make holder longer, add extra rows (in increments of 2), before completing the last 3 rows of the patterns below. Other than that, 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.
Wooden Rings
You’ll need one 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, as I feel the smaller rings made it harder to feed the towel through, and they bunched up too much.
Additionally, 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.
Buttons
The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder Pattern is an alternative version to 2 ring Crochet Towel Holder Pattern that I originally designed.
Specifically, it’s designed for those who can’t fit the rings in the space between their appliance and handle.
I used a toggle style button that measures approximately 1.75 inches by .60 inches, but you can experiment with different button sizes.
I purchased mine from Ingute 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 are amazing!
Pattern Variations
You may also enjoy The 2 Ring Version Shown here!!
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
rs – right side
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch/stitches
ws – wrong side
Materials
You can find a complete list of supplies on my Amazon Associates Account here.
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
One 4″ Wooden Rings, The outside diameter is 100mm (approximately 3.9″-4″), and the inside diameter should be about 2.7″-2.8″.
Button & Thread (I recommend Ingute)
Optional Supplies
Cute towels from Crae Home
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
How To Single Crochet Around A Ring
Join yarn to hook with a slip knot, leaving a tail long enough to weave in later. Insert hook from the front to the back of the ring, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops (1st single crochet created).
Video Instructions For The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder
Crochet Towel Holder – Button Closure 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.
– The holder fits snugly around a 4-inch circumference. To make the holder longer, add extra rows (in increments of 2) before completing the last 3 rows of patterns below.
Option 1 | Half Double Crochet in Back Loop Only
Join yarn to hook with a slip knot (see special stitch instructions above).
Row 1 RS. Work 8 sc around ring, turn. (8sc)
Row 2 WS. Ch1, 8 hdc across, turn. (8hdc)
Row 3-8. Ch 1, working in blo, hdc across, turn. (8hdc)
Row 9. Ch 1, working in blo, hdc in next 3 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, turn. (8sts)
Row 10. Ch 1, working in blo, hdc in next 3 sts, sk next 2 sl sts, hdc in next 3 sts, turn. (6hdc)
Row 11 RS. Ch 1, working in both loops, sl st in each st across. (6sl st)
Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Move to button instructions below.
Option 2 | The Herringbone HDC Stitch
Join yarn to hook with a slip knot (see special stitch instructions above).
Row 1 RS. Work 8 sc around ring, turn. (8sc)
Row 2-10. Ch 1, hhdc across, turn. (8hhdc)
Row 11. Ch 1, hhdc in next 3 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, hhdc in next 3 sts, turn. (8sts)
Row 12. Ch 1, hhdc in next 3 sts, sk next 2 sl sts, hhdc in next 3 sts, turn. (6hhdc)
Row 13 RS. Ch 1, sl st in each st across. (6sl st)
Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Move to button 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.
Join yarn to hook with a slip knot (see special stitch instructions above).
Row 1 RS. Work 8 sc around ring, turn. (8sc)
Row 2-8. ch1, sc,dc across, turn. (8sts)
Row 9. Ch 1, sc, dc, sc, sl st in next 2 sts, dc, sc, dc, turn. (8sts)
Row 10. Ch 1, sc, dc, sc, sk next 2 sl sts, dc, sc, dc, turn. (6sts)
Row 11 RS. Ch 1, sl st in each st across. (6sl st)
Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Move to button instructions below.
Adding Button To The Crochet Towel Holder
Sew the button on the wrong side of the work (in the center, near the wooden ring, as shown below). You can use thread or a piece of yarn to sew the button in place.
Your towel holders are complete; hang and enjoy!!
You may also enjoy The Crochet Towel Holder Pattern | 3 Ways and these Useful Home Kitchen Patterns.
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