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How To Crochet A Santa Towel Topper | Free Pattern

Let me show you how to crochet a multipurpose Santa towel topper, that can double as a gift card holder or triple as a Christmas Ornament.

Three ways to use the Wrong Way Santa Towel Topper

1. Towel Topper
2. Money Gift Card Holder
3. Christmas Ornament

The Wrong Way Santa towel topper is a whimsical and fun gift to give to a friend.

Share a special moment with your family and friends when you gift them with this whimsical towel topper, SLASH gift card holder, SLASH Christmas ornament. Children would love to see this hanging on the Christmas tree with money in it. Then use it as a towel topper in the bath or kitchen. A free version of the pattern can be found below. You can purchase the ad free pdf that includes photo tutorials on ETSY or RAVELRY. 

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A photo collage of a crocheted towel topper, and Santa is going down the chimney the wrong way. He is upside down in the chimney. The photo on the left is showing the towel topper hanging on an oven handle and the towel is white. There are two photos on the right, showing the same towel topper being used as a gift card holder. The chimney is red, with a green wreath and red bow. The top of the chimney is tan with white furry yarn that looks like snow. There is also a bit of white furry yarn at the bottom of the chimney to look like snow. Then Santas legs are sticking up, out of the top of the chimney, since he went in upside down.

This is the second towel topper designed in this fashion.

This past Fall I designed a Sunflower towel topper. It is so pretty! It has the elastic hair tie on the back, just like Wrong Way Santa does. You can crochet those sunflowers in black and gray for a modern home.

I can’t stop designing crochet towel toppers.

I am finding so many different ways to hang the towel on an oven handle or towel rack. If you have any ideas for me, on how to hang a towel on an oven handle send me a note or comment below.

The “Wrong Way” Santa towel topper is multipurpose and can be used 3 different ways.

1. Towel Topper – This is the kind of towel topper where you can change the towel if it gets dirty.
2. Gift Card Holder – There is a pocket in the chimney for gift cards, money, jewelry, little card or a small chocolate bar.
3. Christmas Ornament – Attach ribbon or yarn to the heels of Santa’s boots and hang it on the tree. Children are going to love this.

The “Wrong Way Santa” Towel Topper, Gift Card Holder, Christmas Ornament, is so fun and whimsical.

 

Everyone will love seeing this on the tree or in the kitchen & bath.Your friends will love getting this multi use gift. Tuck a little money, or a piece of jewelry inside the chimney pocket. Afterward they can use it as a towel topper in the kitchen or bath! Great memories can be made when you gift the Wrong Way Santa to your family and friends.



How to add the Santa towel topper to an oven handle or towel rack is easy.

1. Turn the towel topper over to expose the elastic hair tie that is on the back.
2. Feed approximately 1/3 of the kitchen or hand towel sized towel, up and underneath the elastic hair tie.
3. Put the towel topper in front of the oven handle or towel rack. The elastic hair tie must be under the oven handle or towel rack.
4. Fold the towel over the oven handle or towel rack, feeding it underneath the elastic hair ties. Fluff and fuss with the towel and towel topper until you are happy with the appearance.
5. When the towel becomes soiled, it can easily be replaced.

All photo tutorials are included in the ad free pdf that can be purchased at ETSY and RAVELRY

Supplies Needed For The Crochet Santa Towel Topper

Yarn:

Sugar and Cream or Peaches and Cream cotton dishcloth yarn or any worsted weight cotton dishcloth yarn: small amounts of yarn in the colors: Jute (tan or brown); Red (or chimney color of choice) Black & White Optional: Furry type of white yarn to put around the top and the bottom of the chimney.

Supplies:

Small piece of felt to put on the back of Santa’s legs. I used black, but you can use any color you would like.
1 Pipe cleaner to put behind Santa’s legs. Glue sticks and hot glue gun.
2 snowflake buttons or buttons of your choice.


Optional: One hair tie if you are making it into a towel topper.

Crochet Hook:

G/6/4.00 mm

Stitch Guide:

join w/ = join with
join w/sc = join with a sc – slip st on hook, insert hook into stitch, yo pull up a loop, 2 loops on hook, yo, pull thru 2, 1 sc is made.
slp st = Slip Stitch
ch = Chain   
sc = Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
sp = Space
nxt = Next
st = Stitch
*  * = Execute sequence between the stars, the number of times stated
x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on


Crochet Pattern To Show You How to Crochet A Santa Towel Topper
 

Chimney: Make 2

You are starting at the top of the chimney.

Row 1:

Note: Leave a 6″ tail when making the base chain. This tail will be used to sew the sides of the stone portion together.

Using colorway jute or brown, ch (18) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch1 & turn

Row 2 & 3:

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across: ch1 and turn (17 sc)

Row 4:

Sc in each st across, do not ch1; turn (17 sc)

Row 5: right side (place a marker to denote the right side)

Slp st in 1st; slp st in nxt st; drop jute and pull up red to execute a ch 1; sc in nxt st 12 st’s; leave the last 2st’s unworked; ch1 & turn (13 st’s) 

Row 6: 

Sc in 1st st; *dc in nxt st, sc in nxt st; *6x; ch1 and turn (13 st’s)

Row 7:

sc in 1st st and in each st across; ch1 & turn (13 st’s)

Row 8-15

repeat row 6 & 7 end off (13 st’s)

Sew the 2 chimney pieces together by placing wrong sides together. 

1 – Using red or chimney colored yarn, join w/sc under jute or brown colored overhang. This is the first sc. Follow instructions at #2.
Note: You will use the red yarn to sc around the red portion “only” of the chimney.
2 –  Next you will be making a sc that will catch the elastic tie, but all loops need to be very big. Here is a written instruction.

Make the loop that is on your hook much bigger. Next insert the hook into the next stitch to make a sc, keeping the loop on your hook large. Place the elastic tie on the hook before Yarning over and pulling up a loop to make the sc. Pull the loop thru and make that loop large as well. Yarn over pull thru both large loops to complete the sc. Keep the loop that is on the hook large, and then proceed to sc the two chimney pieces together, using normal tension. Execute 3 sc st’s at each corner. Repeat the above steps when you are at the opposite side of the chimney, to catch the other side of the elastic. Make sure to keep those loops large.
3 – The large loops will keep the hair tie from pulling the chimney, when you insert the towel. 

Use yarn tails to sew the overhang or jute portion of the chimney together.

How To Crochet The Mini Wreath

1 – ch7, join in a ring, ch1, 2sc in each ch, join w/slp st to beg. sc. (14 sc) End off.
2 – Weave in ends. Use a scrap of red yarn to make a small pull tie bow. Use glue gun to glue the bow at the join.
3 – Sew or glue the wreath to the right side of a chimney piece.
4 – Sew or glue two snowflake buttons to the front of the same chimney piece.

How To Crochet Snow Across The Top Of The Chimney

After the Chimney pieces have been crocheted together. Attach “just Yarn” eyelash yarn in white, execute 2 sc’s in each across the very top of the chimney, on the front piece only. 

How To Crochet Snow Across The Bottom Of The Chimney

Attach that same yarn to the bottom of the chimney and execute 2 dc stitches in each st across the bottom of the chimney.

How to Crochet Santa’s Legs

Row 1:

Using Red ch 10. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 & turn, (9 sc)

Row 2-6:

sc in each st across (9 sc)

Row 7:

2sc in first st; *sc in nxt st;* 8x; 2 sc in last sc; ch1 & turn (11 sc)

Row 8:

Repeat row 7 ch2 & turn (13 sc)

Row 9:

dc in in 1st st, hdc in nxt st; sc in next 4 st’s; slp st in nxt st, sc in nxt 4 st’s; hdc in nxt st; dc in last; ch1 & turn (12 st’s)

Row 10:

first leg

2sc in 1st st; sc in nxt 4, ch1 & turn (6 sc)

Row 11:

Skp 1st st; sc in nxt 4 st’s, 2 sc in last st; drop red & pull up white at last pull through; ch1 & turn (6 sc)

Row 12:

pants cuff

sc in 1st st; sc in nxt 5st’s; ch1 & turn (6 sc)

Row 13:

sc in nxt 5 st’s; slp st in last st; ch1 & turn; (5 sc)

Row 14:

shoe

drop white & pull up black when you slp st in 1st sc; ch1; sc in nxt 4 st; ch1 & turn (4 sc)

Row 15:

sc in nxt 4 stitches; ch2 & turn (4 sc)

Row 16:

right side of work

4 dc in 1st st: hdc in nxt st; sc in nxt st; slp st in nxt st;  end off  

Second Santa Leg

Row 10:

Right side facing you, join w/sc st in the 5th st from the left side; sc in nxt 3 st’s; 2sc in last; ch1 & turn (6 sc)

Row 11:

2sc in first st; sc in nxt 4 st; slp st in last; pull up white at ch1 & turn (6 sc)

Row 12:

cuff

Sc in 1st st; sc in nxt 5st’s; ch1 & turn (6 sc)

Row 13:

slp st in 1st st, sc in nxt 5 st’s; drop white and pull up black when you ch1 & turn; (5 sc)

Row 14:

shoe

sc in nxt 4 st; slp st in nxt st, do not ch1; turn (4 sc)

Row 15

sc in nxt 4 st’s; ch1 & turn

Row 16:

skp st, sc in nxt st; hdc in nxt st; 4dc & 1 hdc in last st; end off, weave in all ends

Make the Santa Towel Topper into a Christmas Ornament.

Tie a 7″ to 10″ piece of yarn or ribbon to the heels of Santa’s boots so that you can hang it on the tree. Don’t forget to tuck a little note, some candy or money in the chimney pocket, for the little ones to enjoy. That little pocket gives you so many options. You can personalize this by adding a sweet homemade card. A small bar of chocolate. A piece of jewelry would be really nice. Don’t forget the bonus. It can be used as a towel topper too.

Santa’s legs will flop over and they won’t stand up on their own. They need reinforcement. Hot Glue, a small piece of felt, and a pipe cleaner will do the trick.

How to make Santa’s Legs Stiff

1. Make a pattern for Santa’s legs by placing Santa on a piece of paper and tracing around Santa’s legs and body.
2. Use scissors to cut 1/3″ inside the line. The pattern needs to be smaller than what is traced.
3. Place the pattern that you have made, on a piece of felt, and cut around the pattern. Double check, by placing the felt against Santa’s legs, to make sure the felt isn’t visible on the front. I used black and it didn’t show from the front. I recommend red, but I didn’t have any on hand.
4. Place a pipe cleaner at the left foot, then bring it down, bend it around to the other leg until you reach the other foot. It should be a “U” shape. Trim any excess. Hot glue the pipe cleaner in place.
6. Glue the felt piece with the pipe cleaner to the back of Santa’s legs, sandwiching the pipe cleaner between Santa’s crocheted legs, and the felt>
7. Glue or sew Santa to the inside pocket, to the back of the chimney.
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What will you use Wrong Way Santa for? A gift card holder, towel topper or Christmas ornament? Drop me a line below. I would love to know.

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Pin this photo to your favorite crochet boards. It is a photo of the wrong way santa towel topper hanging from an oven handle.

 

 

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  1. Marilyn says

    December 19, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    Super cute! Thanks for participating in Marly’s 24 days of Quickies!

    Reply
  2. Betty Draskinis says

    December 1, 2023 at 5:53 pm

    Cute, not sure if I have this one but may lol

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 4:53 pm

      Thank you! I have sent the pattern your way.

      Reply
  3. Becky Derry says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:14 pm

    Ornament or towel topper. Very cute.
    Dear Santa, I can explain.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 4:53 pm

      LOL…I hope you received your pattern…if not, let Santa know. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lee Smith says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:14 pm

    I think I would use it for a towel topper.

    Reply
  5. cablesbahr7de9deff7d says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:16 pm

    I already have this pattern, but I think it is cute. Maybe one of these days I will get to make it!

    Reply
  6. Heather Passmore says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:17 pm

    Very cute!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 4:54 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Angela says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:21 pm

    I love this pattern so much! So cute and unique! I made a few for the girls at work last year as gifts even! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AngelitaG/santa-towel-topper

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 4:55 pm

      Oh my goodness…you did! It looks great too! Thank you for sharing with me!

      Reply
  8. Regina Worrell says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:24 pm

    Do cute!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  9. Judy says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:36 pm

    My son, Jebediah Thomas, wondered why I placed a thin towel over the monitor of the compluter he built for me; well, now I can use the upsidedown design to create such an item in any color, just to add function and interest, not just attractive and bright colors (ie: white with cherry red). Thank you! 🙂
    The monitor will remain dust free, plus detract attention from its functional use, consequently. Judy [email protected] (in Owensboro, KY, near the Ohio RIver.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      Yes you can! I have several towel topper designs on my blog. Have you seen the Sunflower Towel Topper. Everyone seems to love it.
      Sunflower Towel topper

      Reply
  10. Lynne Moore says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:45 pm

    Oh so cute!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Kimberlee says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:53 pm

    I love how your freebies require interaction and you come up with great games!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you Kimberlee! I need to do more games. I love them!

      Reply
  12. Joellen says

    December 1, 2023 at 6:58 pm

    Just adorable!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Deborah says

    December 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm

    This is too too adorable! Thank you for sharing your holiday design on your blog today!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you so much, and you are so welcome!

      Reply
  14. Paula says

    December 1, 2023 at 7:01 pm

    So cute!can’t wait to make it and hang in my kitchen.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you Paula. I hope you will share a photo with us!

      Reply
  15. Sarah Price says

    December 1, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    Perfect for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:01 pm

      Yes it is!

      Reply
  16. Catherine says

    December 1, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    So cute. I think I would use it by adding to my wrapped gifts with the bow.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you…and that’s a great idea!

      Reply
  17. Cherrie says

    December 1, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    Very cute for Christmas gifts…thank you for the pattern on your blog.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you…and you are so welcome!

      Reply
  18. Stephanie says

    December 1, 2023 at 7:17 pm

    very cute

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  19. Connie Emerson says

    December 1, 2023 at 7:48 pm

    The towel topper is adorable! I enjoy all your patterns. You are very talented!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you Connie, I appreciate that!

      Reply
  20. Anne Herzeg says

    December 1, 2023 at 8:14 pm

    Funny pattern.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:03 pm

      LOL…it is funny, isn’t it? LOL

      Reply
  21. Joy says

    December 1, 2023 at 8:49 pm

    So cute, I love them all!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you Joy!

      Reply
  22. Deb K says

    December 1, 2023 at 10:16 pm

    Thank you for all of your hard work. Very cute.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:04 pm

      You are so welcome, and thank you Deb!

      Reply
  23. Vanora Hagen says

    December 1, 2023 at 10:34 pm

    Very cute! Not sure how I’d use it; probably as an ornament.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 5:05 pm

      I think a Christmas ornament is a great idea. Thank you!

      Reply
  24. Mohini says

    December 2, 2023 at 12:32 am

    This tower topper will surely put a smile on the user. Yes, it will be a towel topper for me 😁

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  25. snowball94 says

    December 2, 2023 at 4:59 am

    This is so cute

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  26. Marilyn says

    December 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    Too stinkin’ cute!

    Reply
    • Kris says

      December 2, 2023 at 6:37 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  27. Anne Haun says

    December 3, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    Such a cute pattern!

    Reply

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