How to Crochet Towel Holders for Kitchen Decor

Crocheting is a beautiful form of creativity that adds a unique charm to any space. It’s not just a craft but a gesture that brings a sense of tranquility and warmth. If you’ve adorned your home with crocheted decor, you’ve experienced the peace they bring. Now, let’s embark on another simple yet inspiring project: a crochet towel holder. 

We all know the frustration of a kitchen essential falling to the floor. The worst part comes after it, which is using that towel to clean your hands or dishes. That’s where a towel topper or ring comes in, providing a convenient spot to hang your towel. This simple tutorial on crocheting a towel topper is here to make your life easier. 

What is The Purpose of a Crochet Towel Hanger?

A crochet kitchen towel holder is an object that fuses fashion with functionality in a way that store-bought items simply cannot. It keeps your kitchen towels in order and decorates your kitchen with your own personal touch. They can really be very handy for holding up towels and not letting them drop on the floor. 

Things You Need When Crocheting Towel Hangers

Before you start, ensure that you have the following:

• A yarn of about 50 to 60 yards, for durability and easy cleaning, use 100% cotton.
• A crochet hook that sizes between 4.0 and 4.5 mm works for this project.
• A scissor for trimming yarn tails.
• A tapestry needle is used to weave loose ends into place and attach buttons and such embellishments. 
• You can optionally add buttons to your towels. Buttons on a towel hanger can be easily used for opening and closing.

How to Crochet a Simple Towel Holder 

If you’re new to crochet, this is a great project to start with! It’s simple, forgiving, and uses just a few basic stitches like the single crochet and slip stitch. Follow these easy steps to create a practical and stylish towel holder for your kitchen.

Step 1: Create The Towel Loop

Let’s begin with how you would like your towel to be held with the holder. A loop-style holder is easy to make and handle because you can easily slide the towel in and out. 

Step 2: Create a Foundation Chain

Begin with a slip knot. Create it using your yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Put the loop on your hook and pull it tight.

Then, yarn over (wrap the yarn over your hook) and pull it through the loop on your hook to make a chain stitch. Make 25–30 of these. The loop size will depend on the handle thickness you want. Stick to 25 for thinner handles, and for thicker rods or hooks, go up to 30 or more.

Now that the chain is formed. Lay it flat to ensure it isn’t twisted. A twisted chain can make your project uneven.

Step 3: Crochet Rows

Skip the first chain next to your hook (this is your turning chain). Insert your hook into the second chain, yarn over it, and pull through the chain. You’ll have two loops on your hook. Yarn over again and pull through both loops. That’s your first single crochet stitch! Continue all the way across the chain.

Once you have worked the last single crochet stitch across, chain one, turn your work so that you can start working in the opposite direction.

Now, continue with the single crochet stitches across every row. Repeat for about 3–4 rows until your strap feels strong enough to hold a towel.

Step 4: Form The Loop

Fold your strap in half to create a loop. Then type the ends. You can slip-stitch the two ends of the strap together.

Hook your hook into a stitch from one end of the strap and then into the matching stitch on the other end. Yarn over, pull both stitches through, then pull through the loop on your hook. Repeat until the ends are entirely tied together.

You can add a button here and leave the other end open. 

Optional Tip: Join the ends at one point or add a button. Leave an end open, skip a couple of stitches back in the row, and sew on a button to make a buttonhole. Then, end with an easy-to-use open-and-close connection.

Step 5: Add The Final Touches

Add an extra decorative step to your towel holder by completing a picot border. When the loop is complete, chain three, slip stitch in the same stitch, skip one, and repeat. 

You can also crochet your towel and the topper over a wooden ring. It looks adorable and adds a sleek touch to the final project. Start by making a slip knot on the ring. Then, work single crochet stitches all around the ring to completely cover it. Sew or use slip stitches to attach the wooden ring to your strap.

Step 6: Hook The Towel

Next, fold your towel, slide it through the final loop, and pull the towel through it nicely. 

Your crochet towel hanger is ready now! You can customize it to your liking, like adding colors using different yarns or adding any other embellishments you like. 

Grab your hook and yarn and start creating a practical yet beautiful addition to your kitchen today. With just a little effort, you’ll have a handmade piece that’s useful and uniquely yours!

Frequently Asked Question

1. Can I use leftover yarn for this project?

For sure! Grab all of the leftover yarn and start crocheting. Towel holders are the best projects for using up scrap yarn. Stay evenly consistent throughout the process, and knot every end tightly with the next start. You will be left with a funky towel hanger that you will love at the end!

2. How do you attach the towel to the holder?

The easy way is to slip the towel through the loop; otherwise, you can sew the holder right onto the towel with a tapestry needle. Or you can also crochet it with a wooden ring to add a vintage vibe to it.

3. What should I do? My towel holder stretches out.

You need to stay firm with the stitches and keep them tight. High-stress areas like loops and buttonholes will remain unbent and not stretched. Remember to trust the process and continue with consistency. 

4. Are crocheted towel holders long-lasting?

Yes, crocheted towel holders are very long-lasting when made of good-quality yarn, and proper techniques can be followed. Even if you are a beginner who just sat with the hooks and crocheted for the first time, you can still sew a proper towel holder by following the above techniques. 

5. Can I make it bigger or smaller?

You can indeed! Just change the number of chains in your foundation row if you want them to be larger or smaller.