UNICORN TOWEL RING HOLDER
Towel ring holders or toppers are really fun projects and they’ve been on my list of thing to do for a while. After yesterday’s Yin Yang/ flower towel ring holder / topper, let's work on a cute unicorn creation.
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Materials used : Today I’ve used some polyester silk purse yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook and a ring.
General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any cotton yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
Difficulty level : Easy to Intermediate
Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over sk : Skip
trc : Triple / Treble crochet
Stitches used : Using US terminology
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Triple Crochet : trc : wrap yarn twice around hook, insert hk into st ; yo (4 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] three times. One trc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/A0y4BbgDTbs
Instruction information Using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all rows with a ch 1 turning chain for ease.
Please also check the top of this blog for neat video tutorials of all stitches used in today’s pattern sheet.
Please go through the full instruction sheet before you start, so you get an idea of what we’re doing. Cheers.
Today’s creation has four parts.
First we make the unicorn – and for that we have a video tutorial for that.
Then we need to work on the ring (that holds the towel – or through which the towel will go) and finally we need to work on the hanging cord that will hold your towel ring on the hook off the wall. I had a ring for the towel to pass through and I had a smaller ring that matched my holding cord (in gold) – so I’ve added that smaller ring at the top of my holding cord.
Part 1 : The Unicorn motif
For today’s unicorn motif, please visit https://www.goldenlucycrafts.com/2018/05/08/crochet-unicorn-applique/
I have used this pattern before – Golden Lucy crafts has a huge set of motifs just using this heart. Do check that out – and using this method, you could make a range of towel ring holders yourself.
Part 2 : Covering the ring or bangle
Just like we did in yesterday’s creation, we need to run a round of sc all around the ring / bangle first. I worked my unicorn’s horn in gold and have used the same gold colored yarn to cover the ring.
Again, I have used a bangle here instead of a (aluminium or steel) ring.
So let’s do this first.
To cover the ring, you start with a slip knot around the ring and then work sc all around.
How do you work sc? Like you usually do but you work around the bangle and then grab your yarn to work the sc. Before you fasten off, check Part 3.
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Part 3 : Making the holding chain
Just like we did in yesterday’s creation, I would suggest that you work the loop just as you finish covering the ring. So after you join to the 1st sc, work a long length of chain. The length you work will depend on how long you want it to be hanging off your hook. You will then skip a few chain in the middle of your ring (say 5 – 7 chs) and then join to the ring with a sl-st.
I worked a total of about 45 chain for my creation.
Now as I told you before, I found a small gold ring that I decided to add in the middle of this holding chain. So I just worked 5 sc around that ring. This means that I first worked 20 chain, then 5 sc around the ring and 20 ch again and then attached to the ring. Got it?
Part 4 : Putting it all together
Once done with the unicorn motif and have covered the ring, all you need to do is convert this into a ring holder.
Then using an embroidery needle, I have secured my unicorn motif to the top of the ring.
Please use the photograph as a guide.
You could choose to hold the unicorn motif to one side of the ring on top as well.
Before you fasten off, please hold your creation up with the ring or centre of chain and see that it holds.
Secure your towel holder onto the wall and hang your towel through and smile. This is a beautiful project – one that can not only be made in several colors, but using any yarn and any hook that’s suitable for that yarn.
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