Soap Saver Crochet Pattern (Free Printable)

In this post, you’ll find a soap saver crochet pattern with a beautiful texture—a perfect scrap buster project for using up leftover yarn.

This soap saver bag is part of a matching crochet bathroom set that also includes a crochet shower puff, basket, face scrubbies, and washcloths.

All of these items make thoughtful handmade gifts and are ideal for selling at upcoming craft fairs.

Easy Soap Saver Bag For Beginners

The patterns below are fairly straightforward, and even if you are new to crochet, you will be able to make them.

You can choose from two crochet soap-saver designs in this pattern.

One is made with only single crochet, and the other has single and double crochet.

Both patterns use US crochet terms.

Soap Saver Crochet Pattern

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Notes

Using cotton yarn, you will create a soap cozy with some texture to give as a small gift to a friend who needs a spa day.

These soap pouches are really eco-friendly and quick projects, plus a great way to use up leftover cotton yarn in your yarn stash.

The written instructions are below.

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Soap Saver Crochet Pattern One – Single Crochet

Skill Level – Basic

Size

• 5″ Length x 3″ wide
• Soap (The size of the soap bar I used is 3″ x 1.5″)

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

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

• 1 x 50g Ball of Rico Creative Cotton Aran in pearl grey (52) – Yarn A
• 1 x scraps (10g) of Rico Creative Cotton Aran in silver grey (22) – Yarn B

Yarn substitute – Lily Sugar n Cream, Lion Brand 24/7 cotton, hemp yarn, linen yarn.

Hook

• (US G/6) 4 mm crochet hook

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle (or yarn needle)
• Scissors

Other Materials

Soap / 1 bar of soap to guide your measurements.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• SL-ST – slip stitch
• CH – chain
• SC – single crochet

Pattern Instructions

Yarn A – Pearl Grey

Yarn B – Silver Grey

Soap Sack

• With Yarn A – ch 14, turn,
• Row 1 – sc into 2nd ch from the hook, sc into every ch in the row, turn,
• Row 2 – ch 2, sc into every st to the end of the row, turn,
• Rep row 2 until the piece measures 9.5″.
• For the final row – sc into every st to the end of the row, finish with a sl-st into the last st cut yarn, and secure.

For the drawstring cord >

• With Yarn B – ch 72, cut yarn and secure.
• Weave in ends.

Making up >

• Weave in all loose ends, then sc or stitch the sides together with the right sides of the bag facing.
• Turn the right side out.
• Feed the chain tie through the stitches around the top edge of the soap bag and once the soap is inside, pull closed and tie.

Soap Saver Crochet Pattern Two – Single Crochet + Double Crochet

Skill Level – Basic

Size

• Length = 5.5 inches
• Width = 4 inches
• Soap (The size of the soap bar I used is 3 inches x 2 inches)

Gauge – 14 stitches, 6 rows to 10cm/4″ in the pattern.

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

• 1 x scraps (30g) of Rico Creative Cotton Aran in pearl grey (52) – Yarn A
• 1 x scraps (20g) of Rico Creative Cotton Aran in silver grey (22) – Yarn B
• 1 x Scraps (30g) of Rico Creative Cotton Aran in nature (60) – Yarn C

Hook

5mm (US H/8) crochet hook

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle (or yarn needle)
• Scissors

Other Materials

Soap / 1 bar of soap to guide your measurements.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

Pattern Instructions

Yarn A – Pearl Grey (dark grey)

Yarn B – Silver Grey (light grey)

Yarn C – Nature (white/ecru)

Soap Saver

• With Yarn A – ch 14, turn,
• Row 1: sc into 2nd ch from the hook, sc into every ch, turn,
• Row 2: ch 3, dc into every st to the end of the row, turn,
• Row 3: ch 1, sc into every st to the end of the row, turn,
• Row 4: Rep row 2.
• Row 5: Rep row 3.
• Row 6: Change to Yarn B and rep row 2.
• Row 7: Rep row 3.
• Row 8: Rep row 2.
• Row 9: Rep row 3.
• Row 10: Change to Yarn C and rep row 2.
• Row 11: Rep row 3.
• Row 12: Rep row 2.
• Row 13: Rep row 3.
• Row 14: Rep row 2.
• Row 15: Rep row 3.
• Row 16: Rep row 2.
• Row 17: Rep row 3.
• Row 18: Rep row 2.
• Row 19: Rep row 3.
• Row 20: Change to Yarn B and rep row 2.
• Row 21: Rep row 3.
• Row 22: Rep row 2.
• Row 23: Rep row 3.
• Row 24: Change to Yarn A and rep row 2.
• Row 25: Rep row 3.
• Row 26: Rep row 2.
• Row 27: Rep row 3.
• Finish with a sl st into the last st, cut yarn, and secure.

For the drawstring cord >

• With Yarn C – ch 60, turn,
• ch 1, sc into every ch to the end of the row.
• Finish with a sl-st into the last ch, cut the yarn, and secure.

Making up >

• Weave in all loose ends.
• sc or stitch the sides together, with the right sides facing.
• Turn the right side out.
• Feed the chain tie through the dc stitches around the top edge of the soap bag and knot at the end. (See photos for reference)
• Place the soap inside, and pull closed.
• The soap-saver bag is now ready to be used!

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Happy crocheting!

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 {Easy + Quick!}
7. Crochet Soap Saver Pattern

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