Rust-colored crocheted hanging organizer with three pockets holding white soaps, displayed against cream subway tile.

Terracotta Stripe Trio Hanging Toilet Paper Holder Crochet Pattern

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The Terracotta Stripe Trio is a hanging toilet paper holder with three round pockets stacked on one slim back panel. It hangs from a wooden ring, holds three standard rolls, and keeps spares off the floor without using shelf space.

The main color is a warm rust terracotta. Each pocket has two narrow blush-pink stripes in its lower half, and a firm slip-stitch rim keeps the opening round. The look is simple and solid, so it suits most bathrooms.

This pattern uses US crochet terms. Before the tab is folded, the finished holder measures about 4.5 in (11.4 cm) wide across the panel and 20.5 in (52.1 cm) long. Once hung, it measures 18.25 in (46.4 cm) from the bottom edge to the ring. Each pocket is 5.5 in (14.0 cm) across and 3.5 in (8.9 cm) tall.

You will crochet three pockets in joined rounds and one back panel in rows. Then you sew the pockets to the panel, work one border round around the panel, and fold the tab around the ring.

Finished Size and Construction

  • Finished size: 4.5 in x 20.5 in (11.4 cm x 52.1 cm) flat panel; 18.25 in (46.4 cm) hanging length below the ring
  • Skill level: Easy+
  • Terminology: US
  • Yarn weight: Worsted (#4) cotton
  • Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8)
  • Number of pieces: 4 (3 pockets, 1 back panel)
  • Layout: 1 column of 3 pockets, with a 1.75 in (4.4 cm) gap between pockets
  • Piece size: Pocket 5.5 in (14.0 cm) diameter x 3.5 in (8.9 cm) tall; panel 4 in x 20 in (10.2 cm x 50.8 cm)
  • Size before border: 4 in x 20 in (10.2 cm x 50.8 cm)
  • Border depth: 0.25 in (0.6 cm) on every edge

Materials

Choose a firm, smooth worsted-weight cotton or cotton blend. Cotton holds its shape in a damp bathroom and does not stretch out under the weight of the rolls. Avoid chenille or very soft blends, because the walls will slump.

  • Color A, rust terracotta: 210 g (360 m)
  • Color B, blush pink: 25 g (40 m)

Tools:

  • 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
  • One 2.75 in (7.0 cm) unfinished wooden ring
  • Stitch marker
  • Tapestry needle
  • Sewing pins or locking clips
  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors

The quantities include about a 15% margin for your gauge swatch and small tension differences.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch – chain
  • sc – single crochet
  • sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
  • inc – 2 sc in the same stitch
  • slst – slip stitch
  • BLO – back loop only
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • rnd – round

Special stitch, sc2tog: Insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook in following st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Gauge and Checkpoints

Gauge: 14 sc and 16 rows = 4 in (10.2 cm) in sc worked in rows. That is 3.5 sts and 4 rows per 1 in (2.5 cm).

Make one pocket first. It is your real gauge swatch, because every other measurement depends on it.

Checkpoints:

  • After Rnd 5 of the base (30 sts): about 2.75 in (7.0 cm) across.
  • After Rnd 10 (60 sts): 5.5 in (14.0 cm) across, lying flat.
  • After Rnd 24: wall height of 3.5 in (8.9 cm) from the base fold to the top.
  • Panel after Row 14: 4 in (10.2 cm) wide and 3.5 in (8.9 cm) tall.
  • Panel after Row 56: 14 in (35.6 cm) tall.
  • Panel after Row 80: 20 in (50.8 cm) tall.

If the pocket base is too big, go down to a 4.5 mm (7) hook. If it is too small or a roll will not fit, go up to a 5.5 mm (I-9) hook. A standard roll is about 4.5 in (11.4 cm) across, so you want at least 0.5 in (1.3 cm) of ease. Use the same hook for every piece.

Detailed view of rust-toned crochet fabric with cream horizontal stripe, showcasing the textured stitch pattern.

Pocket (Make 3)

Work in joined rounds. Start each round with ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), work the first sc in the same stitch as the join, and join with slst to the first sc. Keep the joins lined up, because they will face the panel.

Base:

  • Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring, join. (6 sts)
  • Rnd 2: Inc in each st around, join. (12 sts)
  • Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) 6 times, join. (18 sts)
  • Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) 6 times, join. (24 sts)
  • Rnd 5: (Sc 1, inc, sc 2) 6 times, join. (30 sts)
  • Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) 6 times, join. (36 sts)
  • Rnd 7: (Sc 2, inc, sc 3) 6 times, join. (42 sts)
  • Rnd 8: (Sc 6, inc) 6 times, join. (48 sts)
  • Rnd 9: (Sc 3, inc, sc 4) 6 times, join. (54 sts)
  • Rnd 10: (Sc 8, inc) 6 times, join. (60 sts)

The staggered increases keep the base round instead of hexagonal. Check that it lies flat at 5.5 in (14.0 cm).

Walls:

  • Rnd 11: Sc in BLO of each st around, join. (60 sts) This makes the crisp fold where the base turns up. The front loops of Rnd 10 stay free for sewing later.
  • Rnds 12–14: Sc in each st around, join. (60 sts) Change to Color B on the final slst of Rnd 14.
  • Rnd 15: With Color B, sc in each st around, join. (60 sts) Change to Color A on the final slst.
  • Rnds 16–17: With Color A, sc in each st around, join. (60 sts) Change to Color B on the final slst of Rnd 17.
  • Rnd 18: With Color B, sc in each st around, join. (60 sts) Change to Color A on the final slst.
  • Rnds 19–24: With Color A, sc in each st around, join. (60 sts)
  • Rnd 25: Slst in each st around. (60 slst) Fasten off, leaving a 30 in (76.2 cm) tail for sewing.

The wall is Rnds 11–24: 14 rounds, or 3.5 in (8.9 cm). Rnd 25 firms the rim without adding real height. Carry Color B up the inside between Rnds 15 and 18, then cut it after Rnd 18. Weave in all ends except the sewing tail.

Back Panel

Work in rows with Color A. The ch 1 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch.

  • Row 1: Ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (14 sts)
  • Rows 2–56: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (14 sts)

Rows 1–56 measure 14 in (35.6 cm). They line up with the pockets like this:

  • Rows 1–14: bottom pocket
  • Rows 15–21: gap
  • Rows 22–35: middle pocket
  • Rows 36–42: gap
  • Rows 43–56: top pocket

Shoulder:

  • Row 57: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 10, sc2tog. (12 sts)
  • Row 58: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (12 sts)
  • Row 59: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 8, sc2tog. (10 sts)
  • Row 60: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (10 sts)
  • Row 61: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 6, sc2tog. (8 sts)
  • Row 62: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (8 sts)
  • Row 63: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog. (6 sts)
  • Row 64: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (6 sts)

The shoulder is 8 rows, or 2 in (5.1 cm), and makes the curved taper above the top pocket.

Tab:

  • Rows 65–80: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (6 sts)

The tab is 16 rows, or 4 in (10.2 cm), long and 1.75 in (4.4 cm) wide. Fasten off.

Make All Pieces

  • Pockets: 3, each using about 45 g of Color A and 5 g of Color B
  • Back panel: 1, using about 45 g of Color A, including the border

Layout (front view, top to bottom):

        [ RING ]
        [ TAB  ]       Rows 65–80
       [SHOULDER]      Rows 57–64
   [ POCKET 3 ]        Rows 43–56
       [ gap  ]        Rows 36–42
   [ POCKET 2 ]        Rows 22–35
       [ gap  ]        Rows 15–21
   [ POCKET 1 ]        Rows 1–14

Joining

Sew each pocket to the panel with whipstitch, using the pocket’s tail. Each pocket attaches along a rectangle 12 stitches wide and 14 rows tall, with each pocket round matching one panel row.

  1. Lay the panel right side up. Find panel stitches 2 through 13, leaving 1 st free on each side for the border.
  2. Center the pocket’s joining seam against the panel. Mark 6 wall stitches on each side of the seam, for 12 wall stitches total. They span about 3.4 in (8.6 cm), which matches panel stitches 2–13.
  3. Bottom edge: Whipstitch the 12 free front loops of Rnd 10 to panel stitches 2–13 of the pocket’s first row (Row 1, Row 22, or Row 43). That is 12 sts to 12 sts.
  4. Sides: Sew one outer marked wall column to panel stitch column 2 and the other to column 13. Each side is 14 rounds to 14 rows, one to one.
  5. Rim: Whipstitch the 12 marked stitches of Rnd 25 to panel stitches 2–13 of the pocket’s last row (Row 14, Row 35, or Row 56).

Sew firmly, but do not pull hard. If the panel puckers, your stitches are too tight. Each pocket should sit flat against the panel at the back and bow forward into a full circle at the front.

Size checkpoint: The gap from one pocket’s rim to the next pocket’s base should be 7 rows, or 1.75 in (4.4 cm). The panel should still measure 4 in x 20 in (10.2 cm x 50.8 cm).

Border

The border is one round of Color A sc around the whole panel, including the shoulder and tab. Fold the pockets forward to reach the panel edges.

Border gauge: The panel has 16 rows per 4 in (10.2 cm) but only 14 sts per 4 in (10.2 cm). So you work 7 sc into every 8 row ends, which keeps the edge flat instead of ruffled.

Rnd 1: Join Color A in the first stitch of Row 80, at the top of the tab.

  • Tab top: 3 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 3 sc in last st. (10 sc)
  • First side: Working down the row ends of Rows 80–1, (sc in each of next 7 row ends, skip 1 row end) 10 times. (70 sc)
  • Bottom: Working into the free loops of the foundation chain, 3 sc in first ch, sc in next 12 ch, 3 sc in last ch. (18 sc)
  • Second side: Working up the row ends of Rows 1–80, (sc in each of next 7 row ends, skip 1 row end) 10 times. (70 sc)
  • Join with slst to the first sc. (168 sts) Fasten off.

Why the math works: The panel has 80 rows, and 80 ÷ 8 = 10 repeats, so each long side gets exactly 10 x 7 = 70 sc. That matches 20 in (50.8 cm) at 3.5 sts per 1 in (2.5 cm).

The top edge has 6 sts and the bottom edge has 14 sts. Those counts already include the corner stitches. Each of the 4 corners gets 2 extra sc. The total is 6 + 14 + 70 + 70 + (4 x 2) = 168 sts.

The panel now measures 4.5 in x 20.5 in (11.4 cm x 52.1 cm).

Attach the ring: Slip the tab through the ring from front to back. Fold the top 2 in (5.1 cm) of the tab (the last 8 rows plus the border) behind the panel. Whipstitch its edges to Rows 65–72 on the back. The holder now hangs 18.25 in (46.4 cm) from the bottom edge to the ring.

Final Blocking

  1. Mist the whole holder until it is evenly damp, not soaked.
  2. Lay the panel flat, right side up, on a blocking mat.
  3. Pin the panel to an 18.25 in (46.4 cm) hanging length and 4.5 in (11.4 cm) width.
  4. Put a toilet roll or a rolled towel inside each pocket so the walls dry upright and round.
  5. Shape each rim into a smooth circle 5.5 in (14.0 cm) across.
  6. Let it dry fully, usually 24 hours, before you hang it and load it.

Final Quality-Control Checklist

  • Each pocket has 60 sts in every wall round.
  • Each pocket base measures 5.5 in (14.0 cm) and has a clear fold at Rnd 11.
  • On every pocket, the pink stripes sit on Rnds 15 and 18.
  • All three color-change seams face the panel.
  • The panel has 80 rows and tapers from 14 to 6 sts.
  • The gaps between pockets are 1.75 in (4.4 cm).
  • The border has 168 sts, and the side edges lie flat.
  • The tab is sewn securely, and the ring does not slip.
  • A standard roll drops easily into each pocket.
  • All ends are woven in on the inside or back.

Troubleshooting

The base cups or ruffles. Cupping means your tension is tight, so go up a hook size for the base only. Ruffling means it is loose, so go down a size.

The walls flare out. Check that every wall round has 60 sts. One stray increase shows quickly.

The stripes show a jog. That is normal in joined rounds. Keep the join at the back so the panel hides it.

The panel edges ruffle. You probably missed a skipped row end. Work exactly 7 sc per 8 row ends.

A pocket tilts forward. Add a second line of stitches along the base, or tighten the rim seam.

The roll does not fit. Your base is too small. Remake the pocket with a 5.5 mm (I-9) hook and check the 5.5 in (14.0 cm) checkpoint again.

Care

Hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry, reshaping the pockets around rolls. Remove the ring before washing if it is unsealed wood.

Rust-colored crocheted toilet paper holder with three white rolls hanging in a bright, minimalist bathroom with beige tile walls.

Final Notes

The measurement chain is simple. A gauge of 3.5 sts and 4 rows per 1 in (2.5 cm) gives a 60-st base of 5.5 in (14.0 cm). Fourteen wall rounds make a 3.5 in (8.9 cm) pocket that matches 14 panel rows exactly.

The 80-row panel measures 20 in (50.8 cm). The 7-in-8 border gives 70 sc per side and a flat panel of 4.5 in x 20.5 in (11.4 cm x 52.1 cm). Fold the tab, and you have an 18.25 in (46.4 cm) holder ready for three rolls.

Happy crocheting!

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