Santa Crochet Towel Holder

If you’re looking for a practical yet irresistibly festive project this holiday season, this Santa Crochet Towel Holder pattern is a joyful make that instantly brightens any kitchen. Designed to hang neatly on your oven handle, cabinet pull, or dishwasher bar, this adorable Santa inspired holder keeps your towel in place while adding a handmade Christmas touch.

It’s a project that works up quickly, makes a wonderful gift, and is perfect for market prep, stocking fillers, or personal holiday décor.

The textured beard, cheerful face, and classic red suit create a playful design that both kids and adults love. Whether you’re decorating your home or gifting handmade this year, this Santa crochet towel holder will definitely become a festive favorite.

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Santa Crochet Towel Holder Materials

Stylecraft Special Aran, (#4, 100% Acrylic, 196 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)

Estimated Yardage

Red = 80 yards

White = 50 yards

Hook and other materials

4.5 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn needle
2 safety eyes – 8 mm
Stitch marker
Snap Button (1 set)
Wooden dowel or an elastic hair band (20 MM in diameter)

Skill Level – Advanced Beginner

Terms – US Terminology

Gauge

14 sts over 10 rows = 4 x 4” made in hdc, before blocking.

Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Pattern Notes

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
Any # 4 weight yarn can be substituted

Stitch Abbreviations

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Double Crochet – dc

Repeat – Rep

Special stitch

Bobble – 5 dc together

This project is made up of 2 sections

Section 1 – The hat is also made in rounds.

Section 2 – Santa appliqué in rows.

Finished measurement

Santa Hat = 12”

Ways to Customize Your Santa Towel Holder

One of the joys of this pattern is how easy it is to personalize. Here are a few ideas:

Swap colors for a modern or rustic Christmas vibe.
Add small embellishments like tiny pom-poms or a jingle bell.
Stitch eyes or use safety eyes for different expressions.
Make multiple towel holders with different themes for a full holiday kitchen set.

This pattern is also adaptable for making a matching pot holder or wall hanging—your creativity can take it anywhere!

How to Make A Santa Crochet Towel Holder

Section 1: Santa’s Hat

Round 1: With color A, in a magic ring, 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sc) Place stitch marker.
[if you are not familiar with a magic ring, you can ch 2, 6 sc into 1st chain]
Round 2: sc in each st around, move the stitch marker after every round. (6 sc)
Round 3:*2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (8 sc)
Round 4: sc in each st. (8 sc)
Round 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (10 sc)
Round 6: sc in each st. (10 sc)
Round 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (12 sc)
Round 8: sc in each st. (12 sc)
Round 9: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (14 sc)
Round 10: sc in each st. (14 sc)

Round 11: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (16 sc)
Round 12: sc in each st. (16 sc)
Round 13: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (18 sc)
Rounds 14: sc in each st. (18 sc)

Round 15: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, repeat from * to end of the round (20 sc).
Round 16: sc in each st. (20 sc)

Round 17: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 9 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (22 hdc)

Round 18: hdc in each st. (22 hdc)

Round 19: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (24
hdc)
Round 20: hdc in each st. (24 hdc)
Round 21: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 11 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (26
hdc)
Round 22: Hdc in each st. (26 hdc)

Round 23: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 12 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (28
hdc)
Round 24: hdc in each st. (28 hdc)
Round 25: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 13 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (30
hdc)
Rounds 26 – 28: Hdc in each st. (30 hdc)

Round 29: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 14 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (32
hdc)
Round 30: Hdc in each st. (32 hdc)

Round 31: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 15 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (34
hdc)
Round 32: Hdc in each st. (34 hdc)

Place a marker at this round (it would be used as landmark for sewing in the dowel later)

Round 33: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 16 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (36
hdc)

Round 34: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 17 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (38
hdc)
Round 35: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (40
hdc)
Round 36: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 19 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (42
hdc)
Round 37: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 20 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (44
hdc)

Round 38: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (55 hdc)

Round 39: Hdc in each st. (55 hdc)
Round 40: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (66 hdc)

Round 41: Hdc in each st. (66 hdc)
Round 42: *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts, repeat from * to end of the round. (77 hdc)

Rounds 43 – 48: Hdc in each st. (77hdc)

Edging

Fasten off the red yarn and join the white

Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, *bobble in next st, hdc in next st, rep from * until the last st, bobble in the last st, turn. 38 Bobble St, 39 hdc

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain. 76 sc

Fasten off.

Section 2 – Applique

Face

Row 1: With C, ch 2, work 4 hdc in the 1st chain, turn. 4 hdc

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st across, turn. 8 hdc

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in the next st, * 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, rep from * across, turn. 12 hdc

Row 4: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, * 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * across, turn. 16 hdc

Row 5: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts, * 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * across, turn. 20 hdc

Row 6: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts, * 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * across, turn. 24 hdc

Fasten off, join A

Beard

Row 7: Ch 1, dc in the first st, *bobble in next st, dc in next st, rep from * until the last st, bobble in the last st, turn. 12 dc/bobble

Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in each of the first 5 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * until the last st, 2 hdc in last st, turn. 28 hdc

Row 9: Ch 1, dc in the first st, *bobble in next st, dc in next st, rep from * until the end, turn. 14 dc/bobble

Row 10: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 6 sts, * 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 6 sts, rep from * across, turn. 32 hdc

Row 11: Ch 1, dc in the first st, *bobble in next st, dc in next st, rep from * until the last st, bobble in the last st, turn. 16 dc/bobble

Row 12: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 7 sts, * 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 7 sts, rep from * across, turn. 36 hdc

Row 13: Ch 3, 5 dc in first st, skip next st, *sc in the next st, skip next st, shell in next st, rep from * to end. 9 shells

Edging

Use similar Colors at each point.

Row 1: Crocheting across the edges (leaving out the beard), hdc in each st/edge evenly.

Fasten off.

To Assemble your Santa Towel Holder

Santa Hat Set Up

Sew the face to the lower part of the hat

Position the applique’s face on the hat panel and sew it onto it. You can decide to leave the upper part as a pocket!

Sew the first part of the snap to the tip of the hat.
Sew the second part of the snap to the lower end of the hat; this should be the other end of the hat and not at the part where the face is.

Sewing in the dowel

Turn the hat to the wrong side.
Locate Round 32 of the hat.
Using your hook, sew the dowel using single crochet, making about 8 to 10 stitches.
Secure the ends firmly and fasten off

How to hang your towel using this topper

Step 1: Pass a corner of the towel through the towel.

Step 2: Pull the rest of the towel through the topper until it’s nice and snug.

Step 3: Pass the tapered end of the hat through the front of the oven’s bar, secure by snapping the snap button.

How to Use Your Crochet Towel Holder

Simply wrap the strap over your appliance handle and secure it with a button. Slide your preferred towel through the built-in loop or hang it over Santa’s beard. It keeps towels tidy and easily accessible while doubling as charming décor.

This towel holder also works beautifully in:

Guest bathrooms
Laundry rooms
Market stalls
Gift baskets

This Santa Crochet Towel Holder is a delightful blend of festive flair and everyday functionality. It’s quick to make, wonderful to gift, and adds a touch of handmade magic to your home during the holiday season.

I hope you enjoy creating your own Santa and that he brings plenty of joy to your December décor!