Crochet Soft Pineapple Soap Holder

The Crochet Soft Pineapple Soap Holder is a lovely and practical addition to your bathroom decor! This charming handmade piece not only adds a touch of whimsy to your space but also keeps your soap dry and easily accessible. The intricate crochet work creates a soft and cozy home for your soap, allowing it to last longer while looking adorable on your sink or shower caddy. It's a small but delightful way to add a bit of sweetness to your daily routine and make your self-care moments even more enjoyable.

Materials

1 (1.75 oz) ball Luster Sheen

Crochet hook size F (3.75 mm)

Finishing Materials

1/3-yd (3/8" - 1/2" W) ribbon

Finished Size

6" T x 5 1/2" W

Gauge

Not important to overall size

Skill Level

Intermediate

Special Stitches

Shell

(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated st.

Holder Instructions

Make 2

Rows Instructions

Row 1) Starting at bottom: ch 4; dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs skipped count as first dc), (ch 2, 2 dc) 3 times in same ch: 8 dc/3 ch-2 sps.

Row 2) Ch 5, turn work; shell in first ch 2 sp see special sts, ch 1, (dc, ch 5, dc) in next ch 2 sp, ch 1, shell in last ch 2 sp, trc in first dc on last row (first turning ch): 2 shells/1 ch 5-sp/2 dc/2 turning chs.

Row 3) Ch 5, turn work; shell in next shell sp, ch 2, dc in next ch 5 sp, (ch 1, dc) 8 times in same ch 5 sp, ch 2, shell in last shell sp, trc in last turning ch: 2 shells/1 beg pineapple with 9 dc & 8 ch 1-sps/2 ch 2-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 4) Ch 5, turn work; shell in next shell sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch 1 sp) 8 times, ch 3, shell in last shell sp, trc in last turning ch: 2 shells/1 pineapple with 7 ch 3-lps/2 ch 3-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 5) Ch 5, turn work; shell in next shell sp, sk next ch 3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 lp) 7 times, ch 3, shell in last shell sp, trc in last turning ch: 2 shells/1 pineapple with 6 ch 3-lps/2 ch 3-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 6) Ch 5, turn work; shell in next shell sp, sk next ch 3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 lp) 6 times, ch 3, shell in last shell sp, trc in last turning ch: 2 shells/1 pineapple with 5 ch 3-lps/2 ch 3-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 7) Ch 5, turn work; shell in next shell sp, sk next ch 3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 lp) 5 times, ch 3, shell in last shell sp, trc in last turning ch: 2 shells/1 pineapple with 4 ch 3-lps/2 ch 3-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 8) Ch 5, turn work; shell in next shell sp, sk next ch 3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 lp) 4 times, ch 3, shell in last shell sp, trc in last turning ch: 2 shells/1 pineapple with 3 ch 3-lps/2 ch 3-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 9) Ch 5, turn work (mark turning ch for later st placement); shell in next shell sp, sk next ch 3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 lp) 3 times, ch 3, shell in last shell sp, trc in last turning ch (mark turning ch for later st placement): 2 shells/1 pineapple with 2 ch 3-lps/2 ch 3-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 10) Ch 5, turn work; shell in next shell sp, sk next ch 3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 lp) twice, ch 3, shell in last shell sp, trc in last turning ch: 2 shells/1 pineapple with 1 ch 3-lp/2 ch 3-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 11) Ch 5, turn work; shell in next shell sp, sk next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sc in last ch 3 lp, ch 3, shell in last shell sp, trc in last turning ch: 2 shells/1 pineapple/2 ch 3-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 12) Ch 5, turn work; (shell in next shell sp) twice, trc in last turning ch: 2 shells/1 complete pineapple/2 ch 3-sps/2 turning chs.

Row 13) Ch 5, turn work; (2 dc in next shell sp) twice, trc in last turning ch: 4 dc/2 turning chs.

Row 14) Ch 5, turn work; sl st in turning ch. Fasten off; secure ends.

Joining & Edging

Rnd 1) With both front and back held together, RS facing out; join thread to marked turning ch (working toward the bottom or base of pineapple) with a sl st; ch 1, sc through both pieces; (7 dc in next turning ch through both pieces, sc in next turning ch through both pieces) 3 times, (7 dc) in next turning ch through both pieces, sc in beg ch at base of pineapple through both pieces, (7 dc in next turning ch through both pieces, sc in next turning ch through both pieces) 4 times (bottom and part of both sides joined), (working in top piece only), (7 dc in next turning ch, sc in next turning ch) twice, (9 dc) in next turning ch, (sc in next turning ch, 7 dc in next turning ch) twice; join with a sl st in first sc, turning holder over to work in the back piece only, (7 dc in next turning ch, sc in next turning ch) twice, (9 dc) in next turning ch, (sc in next turning ch, 7 dc in next turning ch) twice; join with a sl st next sc. Fasten off; secure ends.

Finishing

Insert soap. Cut ribbon in half. Tie one half to the bottom portion of pineapple and tie into a bow as shown in photo. Trim ends. With remaining ribbon, tie the top portion of both pieces together at top, after inserting soap. Tie into a bow as shown. Trim ends.