Transform Toilet Roll Tubes into Charming Knitted Vases — Easy DK Yarn Tutorial

Give an empty toilet roll tube new life with a simple knitted cover. This quick upcycling project produces a cozy, colorful mini vase that works well as a decorative accent on shelves, desks, or windowsills. Use it with artificial stems, dried flowers, or nest a small sealed container inside if you want to display fresh blooms.

The knitted toilet roll tube vase is an eco-friendly, whimsical way to add texture and personality to your space. The project uses DK yarn and 4 mm needles and is suitable for beginners who know basic knit and purl stitches.

Materials:

• 4 mm needles
• Small amount of DK yarn
• One toilet roll tube
• Flowers for decoration (artificial, dried, or use a sealed inner container for fresh flowers)

Instructions:

1. Cast on 32 stitches.
2. Knit 4 rows (garter border).
3. Pattern rows: Row 1: knit all stitches. Row 2: k1, p1 repeat to end. Repeat these two rows 12 times.
4. Knit 4 rows (garter border).
5. Next row: knit 2 together across the row (decrease).
6. Knit 1 row.
7. Next row: knit 2 together across the row (further decrease).
8. Cut yarn leaving a length to thread through the remaining stitches, pull tight and sew the seam closed.
9. Fit the finished knitted cosy over the toilet roll tube and add flowers for decoration.

Finishing tips: For longevity, you can lightly press the knitted piece with a warm iron (use a cloth between iron and yarn) or add a small bit of craft glue along the seam inside. If displaying fresh flowers, place a small sealed vial or container inside the tube to hold water so the cardboard is not exposed to moisture.