Crochet Soap Saver

Transform your bathing experience with this innovative Soap Saver crafted using the art of crochet. This unique accessory is designed to extend the life of your soap by allowing it to dry quickly between uses, preventing it from becoming soggy and disintegrating prematurely. The intricate crochet pattern not only adds a touch of elegance to your bathroom decor but also provides a gentle exfoliation when used directly on the skin, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after each shower or bath. Made from soft, durable yarn, this handmade creation is not only practical but also environmentally friendly as it reduces waste by ensuring every last bit of soap is put to good use. The Soap Saver is easy to clean and maintain, simply toss it in the washing machine or hand wash it with mild soap and water to keep it fresh and ready for your next cleansing ritual. Upgrade your daily routine with this charming and functional accessory that will elevate your self-care regimen to a whole new level.

Supplies

• A good quality organic cotton yarn in sport size. 
• A 3.00mm crochet hook.
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Finished size

• Height of pouch: 12.5 cm / 5”
• Width of pouch: 7.5 cm / 3”

Gauge

5 scs and 5 rows of scs equal 2 cm x 2 cm / 0.8” square

Abbreviations

(US terms)

– st: stitch

– ch: chain

– sc: single crochet

– sl st: slip stitch

– BS: bobble stitch

Soap saver crochet pattern

Ch 50, turn

R1. sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1 turn (49)

R2. sc across, ch1 turn

R3-R4. Repeat R2

R5. sc in the first 7 sts, *bobble in next, sc in the next 2 sts* repeat from * to * for 3 more times, sc to the end of the row, ch1 turn

R6. Repeat R2

R7. sc in the first 7 sts, *bobble in next, sc in the next 2 sts* repeat from * to * for 4 more times, sc to the end of the row, ch1 turn

R8. sc in the first 29 sts, *bobble in next, sc in the next 2 sts* repeat from * to * for 4 more times, sc to the end of the row, ch1 turn

R9. Repeat R2

R10. sc in the first 32 sts, *bobble in next, sc in the next 2 sts* repeat from * to * for 3 more times, sc to the end of the row, ch1 turn

R11-R14. Repeat R2

Fold your piece in two and close one of the two long size openings by crocheting together with a sc row. Do the same for both sides. You have now formed a pouch.

Chain a long length of yarn ( I did 110ch) and thread it between the sc stitches. This will be used as the string to keep the pouch closed. Once your soap is all used up, you open the string and place a new soap bar in the soap saver.

It’s easy and it’s zero waste if you consider that you don’t use any plastic bottles and the carton box the bar of soap comes in can be recycled. So I hope my soap saver crochet pattern will be of use to you!

Since this is made with cotton it will take more time than the synthetic sponges you might have been use to, to dry. My advice is leave it hanging from a hook on your bathroom so that it drains and don't leave it flat on any surface.

Your soap saver should be good for a lot of months of use. Enjoy!