Get ready to deck the halls—and your bathroom—with the Amigurumi Santa Toilet Paper Holder, a festive crochet project that brings jolly cheer to even the most unexpected corner of your home! 🎅🧶 With his rosy cheeks, fluffy beard, and classic red suit, this Santa is more than just adorable—he’s also delightfully practical. Whether you’re prepping for holiday guests or just adding a playful touch to your seasonal décor, this merry little holder is sure to spark smiles.
Perfect for crocheters who love whimsical designs and holiday fun, this pattern invites you to explore bright colors, cozy textures, and charming details. Add a tiny gift sack, stitch on twinkling eyes, or personalize Santa’s outfit for extra flair. The Amigurumi Santa Toilet Paper Holder is a joyful way to stitch up laughter, warmth, and a sprinkle of handmade holiday magic—one loop at a time! 🧵🎄
🎅 Amigurumi Santa Toilet Paper Holder – Free Crochet Pattern
Make your bathroom merry this holiday season with this adorable Santa Claus Toilet Paper Holder! With his bright red suit, fluffy bobble-stitch beard, and jolly smile, he’s both functional and festive. This cheerful Santa will happily hold a roll of toilet paper and spread holiday giggles to anyone who visits.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – You’ll need to be comfortable with color changes, bobble stitches, and assembling multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 in) tall when made with DK or worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or worsted weight yarn:
- Red (hat, coat, pants)
- White (beard, hat brim, cuffs, boot trim)
- Black (boots, belt, pupils)
- Peach/skin tone (face, hands, nose, ears)
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 12–14 mm black safety eyes (or embroider)
- Black embroidery thread (for mouth outline if desired)
- Tapestry needle & stitch markers
- Optional: craft wire to shape arms for roll support
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
st = stitch
BLO = back loop only
Bobble = 5 dc cluster in the same stitch (keep loops on hook, yo, pull through all)
🧑🎄 Pattern
Head (Peach/Skin)
- MR 6 [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
7–14. sc around [36] - (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
👉 Insert eyes between rounds 10–11, ~8 stitches apart. - (sc, dec) ×6 [12]
- dec ×6 [6], FO. Stuff firmly.
Nose (Peach)
MR 6, sc 2 rounds [6], FO. Sew between eyes.
Ears (x2, Peach)
MR 6, sc 1 round [6], FO. Flatten and sew at sides of head.
Beard (White – Bobble Puffs)
- Make ~8–10 individual bobbles: Bobble stitch in MR, close, FO leaving tail.
- Sew bobbles around chin and jawline to form fluffy beard. Slightly overlap for fullness.
Mustache (White – 2 Puff Pieces)
Make 2:
MR, 4 bobbles in ring, sl st to close. FO.
Sew curved directly under nose, slightly angled outward.
Smile (Red)
Embroider a small curved red smile beneath mustache.
Eyebrows (White)
Ch 6, sc across. FO. Sew arched above eyes.
Hat (Red with White trim)
- MR 6 [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
6–20. sc rounds, increasing every few rows until ~48 sts. - Switch to white, sc 3 rounds [48]. FO.
- Pom-pom: MR 6, inc ×6 [12], sc round, FO. Sew to tip of hat.
Body (Start Red)
- MR 6 [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
7–15. sc around [36] - Switch to black (belt), sc around [36]
- Switch to red, sc 5 rounds [36]
- Switch to white trim, sc 2 rounds [36]
FO. Stuff firmly.
Legs (x2 – Black Boots → Red Pants)
Start with black:
- MR 6 [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
4–6. sc around [18] - Switch to white (boot trim), sc 2 rounds [18]
- Switch to red, sc 8 rounds [18]
FO. Stuff and sew to bottom of body.
Arm & Hand Pattern (with Thumb)
Arms (x2 – Red sleeves → Peach hands with thumb)
Start in peach (skin tone) for the hand:
- MR 6 [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- sc around [12]
- Thumb round: sc 5, in next st make a bobble (3 dc cluster) → this is the thumb, then sc 6 [12]
- sc around [12]
- Switch to red (sleeve), sc 8 rounds [12]
- Switch to white (cuff), sc 2 rounds [12]
FO. Stuff lightly.
👉 Shaping: The little bobble will stick out from the side of the hand like a thumb. Position arms angled forward so thumbs face inward, gripping the toilet paper roll.
✅ Notes for Realism
- If you want larger thumbs, make the bobble with 4 dc instead of 3.
- For a smoother transition, you can sc into the next stitch after the bobble before continuing the round.
- Keep stuffing light in the hand area so the thumb stays puffy but flexible.
Belt
With black yarn, ch to fit around waist. Work 2 rows sc. Sew in place.
🎀 Assembly
- Sew head securely onto body.
- Attach hat slightly slouched to the side, add pom-pom.
- Sew beard bobbles around chin, overlapping for fullness.
- Attach mustache puff pieces under nose.
- Sew on eyebrows above eyes.
- Embroider small red smile.
- Attach legs so Santa sits stably.
- Sew arms forward, adjust to hold a toilet paper roll between hands.
🌟 Finishing Touches
✔ Puffy bobble beard with matching mustache
✔ Red smile and rosy cheeks
✔ Santa hat with fluffy pom-pom
✔ White cuffs & boot trim
✔ Functional arms to hold toilet paper roll
🎉 Your Santa TP Holder is Ready!
This jolly Santa is the perfect way to add Christmas cheer to your bathroom. Whether for guests or just to make the family smile, he’s guaranteed to spread festive joy.
