Looking for a quick and practical crochet project to spruce up your kitchen? This free crochet towel holder pattern is just what you need!
Using only a single hair elastic, you can create a functional and stylish towel holder that easily secures to any stove handle or bar. Not only does it keep your towels neatly in place, but it also adds a personal, handmade touch to your kitchen décor.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this simple pattern is easy to follow and works up in no time. Let’s get started on your new favorite kitchen accessory!
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Want to see how to use this towel holder? Check out the quick video below!
Looking for more practical crochet patterns? Check out my Ribbed Fingerless Gloves, this Crossbody Bag, or these fun Velvet Scrunchies!
Materials
Hook: 4.5mm
Yarn: Size 4 Cotton or Cotton Blend Yarn
Approx 60 yards
Yarn Brand Options: I used Hobby Lobby “I love this Cotton”. Other good options would be Lily “Sugar and Cream” or Big Twist “Favorite Cotton”.
Other: Yarn Needle & Scissors
Stitches (US Terms)
CH- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
Sl St- Slip Stitch
Special Stitch:
Bobble: *YO, Insert hook into st pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops on your hook* Repeat 3 more times. You will have 5 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 5 loops on your hook.
Finished Size
9.5 inches long
3 inches wide
Notes
We will work around our hair elastic and then work flat in rows to create the “body” of the holder.
Towel Holder Pattern
Foundation: Crochet 40 SC around your hair elastic.
Row 1: CH 1, SC in the next 11 sts.
Row 2: CH 1, turn. SC in first st. Bobble, SC, Bobble, SC, CH 2 skip 1 st (This creates a whole for us to use to close the holder around your kitchen towel bars), SC, Bobble, SC, Bobble, SC in last st. (10 sts, 1 skipped st)
Row 3: CH 1, turn. SC in first 5 sts. Place 1 SC in the CH 2 space. SC in each remaining st. (11 SC)
Rows 4-5: CH 1, turn. SC in each st across. (11 SC)
Row 6: CH 1, turn. SC in first st. *Bobble, SC* Repeat * * across. Ending with a SC in last st. (6 SC 5 Bobbles)
Row 7-9: CH 1, turn. SC in each st across. (11 SC)
Repeat Rows 6-9 until you complete Row 25. (Should be a repeat of Row 9)
Row 26: Ch 1, turn. Sl St into the first 5 sts. Chain 5. Bobble into the second CH from hook. Sl St into next CH. tie off.
Weave in any loose ends.
How to Use: Slide a towel through the hair elastic, then wrap the rest of the holder around any handle. Finally, take your end bobble and thread it through the skipped stitch from Row 1. For more guidance, check out the video above!
That’s it, friends! I hope you enjoyed this free crochet towel holder pattern!
If you make a towel holder would love to see them! Please tag me on Instagram @SierrasCraftyCreations
Happy Crocheting
Sierra
