Add a sprinkle of holiday cheer to your home with the Christmas Elf Towel Roll Holder, a playful crochet project that’s both festive and functional! 🧶🎄 With his pointy hat, big ears, striped legs, and mittened hands holding a towel roll, this merry little helper is ready to bring smiles to your kitchen or bathroom all season long. Whether perched on a countertop or gifted to a fellow holiday enthusiast, he’s sure to become a favorite part of your seasonal décor.
Perfect for crocheters who love whimsical details and joyful makes, this pattern invites you to explore fun shaping, bright colors, and a dash of Christmas magic. Customize your elf’s outfit, add a jingle bell or two, or pair him with other handmade holiday characters for a full festive lineup. The Christmas Elf Towel Roll Holder is a delightful way to stitch up warmth, charm, and a little North Pole mischief—one loop at a time! 🧵✨
🧝 Christmas Elf Towel Roll Holder Crochet Pattern
This cheerful Christmas Elf towel roll holder is both festive and functional! With his pointy hat, rosy cheeks, striped legs, and mittened hands, he’s ready to help you keep towels neatly in place during the holiday season. Pair him with Santa for the perfect handmade Christmas duo.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – shaping, color changes, assembly, and reinforced arms.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 16–18 inches tall (40–45 cm) when seated. Fits a standard paper towel roll.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted or Bulky Weight Yarn in:
- Green (hat, body, sleeves)
- Red (hat brim, collar, mittens, leg stripes)
- White (leg stripes)
- Beige/Tan (face & ears)
- Black (belt, shoes, pupils)
- Yellow/Gold (belt buckle, shoe cuffs, sleeve cuffs, hat pom-pom)
- Brown (hair tufts)
- Crochet hook: 3.5–4.5 mm
- Safety eyes (12 mm)
- Black embroidery thread (smile)
- Pink felt circles or blush (cheeks)
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Polyester stuffing
- Floral wire or armature wire (for arms)
- Wooden towel holder base with vertical rod (or seated support base)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- FO = fasten off
🪡 Pattern Instructions
👨 Head & Face
Head (Beige/Tan):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30)
👉 Insert 12 mm safety eyes between R8–9, spaced ~7 sts apart. - (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly. FO.
Nose (Beige/Tan):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, sew between eyes.
Hair Tufts (Brown):
- Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next 2, dc in next 2, sc in last. FO.
👉 Make 2–3 tufts, sew to forehead.
Cheeks:
- Use pink felt or blush.
Mouth:
- Embroider smile under nose.
👂 Pointed Ears (Make 2, Beige/Tan)
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- inc ×4 (8)
- (1 sc, inc) ×4 (12)
- (2 sc, inc) ×4 (16)
5–6. sc around (16) - (3 sc, dec) ×3, sc in last st (13)
- sc around (13)
- (3 sc, dec) ×2, sc in last st (11)
- sc around (11)
👉 FO, pinch base, sew to head. Long and pointy.
🎩 Hat
With Green:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9) - (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
Continue until ~42 sts.
Brim (Red Zig-Zag):
- Attach red yarn at base.
- Round 1: sc around.
- Round 2: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, dc, tr in last, skip 2 sts, sl st in next → repeat around.
Pom-Pom (Yellow):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- sc around (12)
- dec ×6 (6)
Stuff, FO, sew to tip.
🧥 Collar (Red)
- Ch 60, join to ring.
- sc, ch 5, sl st in same st repeat around for points.
- Sew around neck.
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
Elf Mittens (Red, Make 2):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
👉 On R3, make 1 bobble st off the side → thumb bump.
5–9. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly, leave tail for sewing.
Switch to Green (sleeves):
6–12. sc around (12)
Yellow Ruffled Cuffs:
13. (sc, hdc, dc) in same st, sl st in next repeat around.
👉 Insert wire frame before stuffing:
- Cut floral wire slightly longer than sleeve.
- Bend ends to prevent poking through.
- Place inside arm, stuff firmly around wire.
👉 This makes arms stiff and able to hold roll.
FO, leave tail for sewing.
👕 Body
With Green:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30)
Belt (Black):
15–16. sc around (30)
Continue Body (Green):
17–20. sc around (30)
Trim (Yellow):
21–22. sc around (30). FO.
🟨 Belt Buckle (Wider Rectangle)
With Yellow:
- Ch 24, join to ring.
- Round 1: sc around (24).
- Round 2: sc around (24). FO.
👉 Shape into horizontal rectangle, sew centered on belt with black showing through.
🧦 Legs & Shoes
Shoes (Black, make 2):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
8–9. sc around (12)
Striped Legs (Red/White):
- Alternate 2 rows red, 2 rows white.
- Work until 10–12 cm long.
Yellow Ruffled Cuffs:
- Attach yellow at ankle.
- (sc, hdc, dc) in same st, sl st in next repeat around.
👉 Sew legs to body base so they dangle.
🧻 Base & Function
- Seat elf on counter or shelf with legs hanging.
- Place towel roll horizontally in front.
- Sew reinforced arms angled forward so mittens cup and hold the roll.
- Wire inside arms keeps them sturdy.
- Secure body to wooden base if needed for stability.
🌟 Final Touch
Your Elf towel roll holder is complete! 🧝 With his zig-zag hat, pointy ears, striped legs, and sturdy arms, he’s ready to bring festive charm — and keep towels handy — all season long. Pair him with Santa for the ultimate Christmas crochet duo.
