Crochet Soap Bag Pattern (Free Printable)

In this post, you’ll find a simple crochet soap bag pattern—perfect for pairing with a bar of soap as part of a thoughtful handmade gift.

This easy project uses basic crochet stitches to create the body of the bag, featuring small holes that allow the soap to lather while keeping everything contained.

A drawstring closure at the top helps secure the soap, including those little pieces of soap that are often hard to use on their own.

This soap saver is part of a coordinated crochet bathroom set, which also includes a shower puff, basket, face scrubbies, and washcloths—ideal for gifting or selling at craft fairs.

Crochet Soap Bag Pattern

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Notes

Skill Level – Easy

This simple soap saver is a great choice for using up leftover yarn, especially when you have bits of cotton blend yarn in your stash.

It’s a perfect stash buster project that you can make in different colors to suit your style or match your bathroom decor.

The easy crochet pattern features textured stitches that not only look great but also help extend the life of your soaps by allowing them to lather and dry properly.

Ideal for holding leftover soap pieces, this crochet soap saver bag can be hung to dry or placed on a soap dish for daily use.

It’s both functional and eco-friendly!

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Size Information

Size

3.5″ Length x 4.5″ wide

Soap (The size of the soap bar I used is 3′′ x 3′′)

Gauge – 17 stitches, 22 rows to 10cm/4″

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

• 1 x Ball of Rico Creative Cotton Aran in nature/cream yarn (60) – Yarn A
• 1 x scrap of Rico Creative Cotton Aran in sand (59) – Yarn B
• You could substitute this yarn for Lily Sugar n Cream or Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.

Hook

• 4 mm (US G/6) crochet hook

Notions

• Darning/yarn needle
• Tape measure
• Scissors

Other Materials

• A soap bar to use as a guide for your soap sack.

Abbreviations

The pattern is written using US terms and abbreviations.

You can find a free PDF of both US and UK terms and abbreviations here – Crochet Abbreviations And Terms (US + UK)

• SL ST – slip stitch
• CH – chain
• SC – single crochet
• DC – double crochet
• TR – treble crochet

Pattern Instructions

Yarn A – Nature

Yarn B – Sand

Squares (front and back pieces) make 2 >

With Yarn A – ch 18, turn,

• Row 1: sc into the 2nd ch from hook, sc into every ch to the end of the row, turn,
• Row 2 – ch 2, sc into every st to the end of the row, turn,
• Row 3 – ch 4, 1 tr into every st to the end of the row, turn,

Rep rows 2 and 3 to form the pattern – continue until the piece measures – 3.5′′
sl-st into last st, cut yarn, and secure.

Bottom Piece >

• ch 18, turn,
• Row 1: sc into 2nd ch from hook and in every ch to end of the row, turn,
• Row 2: ch 2, sc into every st, turn,
• Rep row 2 until the piece measures – 1.5′′.
• sl-st into last st, cut yarn, and secure.

Side pieces – make 2 >

• ch 15, turn,
• Row 1: sc into the 2nd ch from hook, sc in every ch to end of the row, turn,
• Row 2: ch 2, sc into every st, turn,
• Rep row 2 until the piece measures 2′′.
• sl-st into last st, cut yarn, and secure.

The ties – make 3 >

In yarn B – ch 30 and secure.
Long strap – In yarn B – ch 60 and secure.

Making Up >

• Stitch the main pieces of the soap sack together starting with the front piece to the bottom, then the back piece.
• Then stitch in the side sections.
• After that, stitch the two shorter sand ties to the top of the soap sack at each edge.
• Then stitch both ends of the longer strap to the back piece and feed the loop through the front.
• If you pull tight once your soap is inside, it will be easy to hang or place over your wrist when in use.

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The Crochet Bathroom Set

This pattern is part of a set of 7 crochet bathroom patterns.

1. Bath Puff Crochet Pattern
2. Crochet Basket Pattern {Easy + Quick!}
3. Crochet Wash Mitt Pattern {The Popcorn Stitch}
4.Crochet Washcloth Pattern {Beginner Friendly!}
5. Crochet Face Scrubbies Pattern
6. Crochet Soap Bag Pattern
7. Soap Saver Bag Crochet Pattern

You can purchase all 7 patterns in the inexpensive ebook here.

Helpful Resources

This pattern is great for any advanced beginners.

• You should be comfortable making a slip knot (how to make a slip knot (step by step)) and creating a chain (how to start a crochet chain).
• You should be comfortable working single crochet (how to single crochet (sc)).
• You should be comfortable working double crochet (how to double crochet (dc) for beginners).
• You should be comfortable working treble crochet (how to treble crochet (tr)).
• You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns (how to read crochet patterns for beginners).
• And understanding crochet abbreviations and terms (US + UK).