Crochet Book Reader Toilet Paper Holder

Rnd 1: Working into a magic circle, sc 8, pull tight, do not join, mark first st of round and move up with each new round. (8 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16 sts)

Rnd 3: *Sc 2, inc; rep from * to last st, sc. (21 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc, inc, *sc 2, inc, sc 3, inc; rep from * one more time, sc 2, inc, sc 2 (27 sts)

Rnd 5: *Inc, sc 4; rep from * around to last 2 sts, sc 2. (32 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc 3, inc, *sc 4, inc; rep from * around to last 3 sts, sc 3. (38 sts)

Rnd 7: *Inc, sc 8; rep from * around to last 2 sts, inc, sc. (43 sts)

Rnd 8: Sc 5, inc, *sc 7, inc; rep from * around to last 5 sts, sc 5. (48 sts)

Rnd 9: *Inc, sc 3; rep from * around. (60 sts)

Rnd 10: *Sc 15, inc; rep from * two more times, sc 11, inc. (64 sts)

Rnd 11: Sc 3, *inc, sc 7; rep from * to last 5 sts, inc, sc 4. (72 sts)

Fasten off first circle, do not fasten off second circle.

Lay first circle with WS facing up, thread the center tail onto a tapestry needle and feed it through the center of the plastic mesh circle, then through the center of the second crocheted circle from WS to RS (RS of both circles should be facing out), tie center tail of both circles to secure. Using the attached yarn, sc around outside edge working each st into the blo of each circle (these loops will be on the inside near the plastic). Join to first sc with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in all ends. Set aside.

Back: Make 2

Row 1: FSC 10 [or ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.] (10 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc across.

Rep Row 2 for 38 total rows. Fasten off first piece, do not fasten off second piece.

As with the base, you will be joining the two pieces with the plastic canvas between the pieces. Using the attached yarn, sc across the last row worked, ch 1, turn to work down the side of the rectangle, sc across the ends of the rows. You want the edging to be clean, and not pucker or ruffle, so you may need to sk a row occasionally to achieve the best edging. Check your work every few inches to verify that the seam is straight. Ch 1, turn and sc across Row 1, ch 1, turn and sc across the last side. When you reach the end of the last side, ch 1, sl st to join to first st. Fasten off leaving a 24” tail.

Line up back piece with the base making sure the tail is at the bottom of the back piece. Using the tail and a tapestry needle, seam the back to the base making sure they are secure, and that the back stands on its own.

Set aside.

Arms: Make 1