How to Make a Crochet Soap Saver

Crochet soap savers are like little superheroes for your soap! These handy little pouches not only keep your soap dry and lasting longer but also provide a gentle exfoliation. They are perfect for reducing waste by using up every last bit of your soap bars without any slipping out of your hand. Plus, they add a charming touch to your bathroom or kitchen with their cute and colorful designs. Crochet soap savers are great for the environment and your wallet, making them a fun and practical addition to your daily routine. Give them a try and see how they make your bathing experience even more delightful!

Materials Needed

For this Crocheted Soap Saver project you will need:

• HOCK: 6 mm hook or a US size J
• You will also need a size 4 mm hook or a US size G – 6 hook to make the chain handle.
• YARN: 4 ply US yarn or 10 ply AU
• Some yellow and a bit of white yarn.
• Stitch marker of some kind.

Abbreviations

• ch = Chain
• sl st = Slip Stitch
• SC = Single Crochet
• st = Stitch
• Sc dec = Single Crochet Decrease
• * = Repeat what’s in between * for the rest of round.

Instructions

Round 1

Ch 15 then sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sc in all sts (14) then continue to sc in opposite side of stitches (14 sts). Sl st into beginning sc. PLACE MARKER HERE.

Rounds 2 through 8

Sc in all sts around. Always sl stitching into beginning sc.

Round 9

Sc 4 then do 1 dec, continue for the whole round (23 sts).

Round 10

Sc 4 then do 1 dec, continue for the whole round (19 sts).

Rounds 11 & 12

Sc in all sts around (19 sts).

Round 13

Ch 2, dc 4, popcorn using the top of ch 2, ch 1 and skip a stitch. Do 5 dc’s on the next st and popcorn. Continue all around for a total of 10 popcorns.

Round 14

Ch 3, dc in all the tops of the popcorn (the space left in between the dc’s) and dc in all the ch 1 spaces (19 sts). Ch 1, cut yarn, and weave in tails.

Making the Draw String

Ch 90 and sl st into the beginning ch to form a loop, ch 1, cut yarn, and work in ends. Now weave the double ch through the spaces between the dc’s.