This cute little bag is the perfect blend of practical and fun. You're going to love this crochet soap saver pattern because it's quick, useful, and helps reduce waste in the bathroom. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just getting started, this project is an easy win for handmade sustainability.
Estimated Project Cost: $1
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This crochet soap holder pattern is beginner-friendly and uses less than a skein of worsted weight cotton yarn, making it a frugal and purposeful addition to your bathroom or gifting stash. Try it with our Crochet Loofah Pattern for a matching set!
It's a great companion project to my Crochet Bento Bag, which also uses cotton yarn and works up quickly. The stitches here are repetitive and relaxing, and the final result is both functional and adorable.
This bag pairs beautifully with other bathroom DIYs like my The BEST Homemade Window Cleaner or DIY Orange Peel Cleaner for a fully eco-friendly experience. This pattern uses puff stitches to help lightly exfoliate, and the mesh rounds allow for quick drying between uses.
If you've tried my Crochet Onion Holder, this will feel familiar in structure, but for soap instead of produce.
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🍯 Why This Pattern Works:
- Purposeful & Frugal. Great for cutting down on plastic waste from body wash bottles. Only uses one skein of yarn or less.
- Easy & Fast. Simple stitches with beautiful texture. Works up in just a couple of hours.
- Perfect Gift or Craft Fair Idea. Pairs well with handmade soap or spa gifts. Makes a great stocking stuffer or eco-friendly basket filler
🪡 Materials Needed
- Worsted weight cotton yarn- You will need almost two full skeins of cotton yarn to make this pattern as-is. If you'd like yours bigger, you will need more yarn. If trying to make a solid colored bag, you'll want to make sure the yarn is all from the same dye lot so it doesn't vary too much.
- Crochet hook- 4.0 mm (G) or 5.0 mm (H)
- Yarn needle- For weaving the yarn ends into the project.
- Scissors- For cutting the yarn as needed
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sk = skip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sl st = slip stitch
- yo = yarn over
- puff stitch: yo, pull through, yo, pull through, yo, pull through, then yo and pull through all loops on hook at once to create a puff ball
🧶Instructions for Crochet Soap Saver
Round 1: Chain 20. (Image 1). Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook (Image 2) and across the row (18 sts). (Image 3). Turn and work along the backside of the chain, sc in each chain (18 sts). (Image 4).
Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (Total 36 sts)
Rounds 2-5:
Single crochet in each stitch around. Join each round with a slip stitch. (Images 5&6).
Round 6: sc, puff stitch, sc, puff stitch, repeat around the round.
(Puff stitch is worked by yarning over, pulling through, yarning over and pulling through, repeating until you have multiple loops on hook, (Image 7) then yarning over and pulling through all loops at once to create a puff ball.) (Image 8).
Round 7: Single crochet around the entire round. (Images 9&10).
Rounds 8-18 (Mesh Rounds):
- Start with a single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) in the first stitch.
- Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, dc, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, dc; repeat this pattern around until returning to the initial sc/dc pair. (Image 11).
- Now, make a double crochet (dc) in the space between the two previous stitches, then continue repeating dc, chain 1, skip 1, dc around.
- You should have about 10 mesh rows by the end of round 18; add more mesh rows if desired. (Image 12).
Round 19 (Hanging Loop): Slip stitch in the first stitch, chain 15, then slip stitch back into the same stitch to form a hanging loop. (Image 13).
Finishing Edge:
Work one full round of single crochet around the top edge. (Image 14). At the end of the round, slip stitch and chain 60. (Image 15). Fasten off and weave the yarn end through the chain.
Finishing: Flip the bag inside out. Weave the long chain through the top mesh round. Place your soap inside the bag, pull the chain to cinch the top, and tie a small bow to secure. (Image 16).
Hang, use, and enjoy your soap saver!
✂️Expert Tips
Cotton yarn is a must. It absorbs water and dries quickly. Avoid acrylic. Because you use the soap while it's in the bag, the soft absorbent cotton yarn acts like a wash cloth against your skin.
If you're gifting these, pair them with my Crochet Towel Toppers for a matching kitchen or bath set.
Add a tag and bar of soap for a great homemade gift! These bags are the perfect size for Dr. Squatch Soap.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Worsted weight 100% cotton yarn is ideal. It holds up well in water, dries fast, and is machine washable. Avoid anything with synthetic fibers.
Yes! Toss it in a mesh laundry bag and wash with towels. Air dry to preserve shape.
Since crochet soap savers are made from natural fibers like cotton, it's important to let them dry between uses to prevent mildew. For best hygiene, replace your soap bag every 2-4 months, or sanitize it regularly by boiling, washing in the machine, or soaking in vinegar.
They act like a washcloth and soap holder in one, helping you gently exfoliate while getting the most out of your bar soap. They're especially handy when traveling, camping, or living a low-waste lifestyle.
Absolutely. One major perk is their ability to save tiny leftover soap bits. Just toss in your slivers with a new bar, and they'll fuse together over time, no waste! It's a great frugal habit, just like making your own cleaners.
A soap saver helps your soap last longer by allowing it to dry out properly between uses, especially compared to setting it on a ledge or shower shelf.
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Crochet Soap Saver
Materials
- 1 skein Worsted weight cotton yarn
- Crochet hook 4.0 mm G or 5.0 mm (H)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sk = skip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sl st - slip stitch
- yo = yarn over
- puff stitch: yo, pull through, yo, pull through, yo, pull through, then yo and pull through all loops on hook at once to create a puff ball
Instructions
- Round 1: Chain 20. Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook and across the row (18 sts). Turn and work along the backside of the chain, sc in each chain (18 sts).
- Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (Total 36 sts)
- Rounds 2-5: Single crochet in each stitch around. Join each round with a slip stitch.
- Round 6: sc, puff stitch, sc, puff stitch, repeat around the round.
- (Puff stitch is worked by yarning over, pulling through, yarning over and pulling through, repeating until you have multiple loops on hook, then yarning over and pulling through all loops at once to create a puff ball.)
- Round 7: Single crochet around the entire round.
- Rounds 8-18 (Mesh Rounds): Start with a single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) in the first stitch. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, dc, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, dc; repeat this pattern around until returning to the initial sc/dc pair.
- Now, make a double crochet (dc) in the space between the two previous stitches, then continue repeating dc, chain 1, skip 1, dc around.
- You should have about 10 mesh rows by the end of round 18; add more mesh rows if desired.
- Round 19 (Hanging Loop): Slip stitch in the first stitch, chain 15, then slip stitch back into the same stitch to form a hanging loop.
- Finishing Edge: Work one full round of single crochet around the top edge. At the end of the round, slip stitch and chain 60.
- Fasten off and weave the yarn end through the chain.
- Finishing: Flip the bag inside out. Weave the long chain through the top mesh round. Place your soap inside the bag, pull the chain to cinch the top, and tie a small bow to secure.
- Hang, use, and enjoy your soap saver!
Notes
- Best Yarn for Soap Saver: Use 100% cotton yarn-it's absorbent, durable, and machine washable. Avoid acrylic as it doesn't dry well and can harbor bacteria.
- Let your crochet soap bag dry completely between uses to extend its life.
- Easily sanitize by tossing in the washing machine, soaking in vinegar, or boiling for a few minutes.
- Works great for bar soap scraps, just tuck them in with a new bar to avoid waste!
- Perfect for travel, camping, or a low-waste bathroom routine.
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