I love crochet gift projects, don’t you? Such as spa themed gifts. They’re so easy to put together in a basket and make your recipient feel pampered. Easy crochet soap saver bags are a super simple project that are sure to impress. I love the texture and functionality of crochet soap savers, especially when made with thick cotton yarn. Today I have a FREE soap saver crochet pattern for you – a great project that you can make in a matter of MINUTES!

The free crochet pattern has a round design, so you will continuously work stitches in the round from bottom to top. You can make several of these in little time, since you are working with larger size 5 yarn. Add a tie with beads to close the top of the bag and provide interest. PLUS, you can make coordinating face scrubbies and spa bags with THIS CROCHET SPA SET BUNDLE – they are terrific quick projects!

Keep reading for all the details on the FREE soap saver crochet pattern…

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Easy Crochet Soap Saver Pattern

How to Make a Crochet Soap Saver

The idea behind this soap saver coaster pattern is to work in rounds with BASIC CROCHET STITCHES. Rather than working in rows, you work in rounds from the center outward. This forms a circle to create the base of the soap bag. Then you continue working in rounds for the same # of stitches to form the sides of the bag.

The following is a list of supplies you would need to create one crochet soap saver. Feel free to use similar yarn (size 5, bulky yarn) and the same size crochet hook to make your own. These bags are great crochet stash buster projects. You can make a soap sack in just minutes!

Supplies

• Size J (6mm) hook size
• 1 skein of Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn (317 yds per skein) can make many soap bags (or similar size 5 weight yarn). You just need 45 yards per bag.
  • Color: Steel Blue or Cream
  • (note – the best yarn to use for these bags is cotton or cotton blend yarn)
• scissors
• tapestry needle (aka yarn needle)
• Stitch Marker
• optional 0.5″ diameter wood beads for tie

Crochet Abbreviations

US Crochet terminology is used. (US terms)

Ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

sc – single crochet

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch                          

st(s) – stitch(es)

rep – repeat   

BLO – back loop only

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

PATTERN INFORMATION

The FREE crochet soap saver pattern is provided below.

• but you can also get the ad-free, printable pdf pattern for it as well as face scrubbies & spa bags in my  CROCHET SPA SET BUNDLE in the ETSY SHOP!  The pdf has patterns for all 3 crochet projects.

Before we begin, I wanted to make you aware of a crochet eBook I offer with a compilation of common crochet mistakes. It is especially helpful for beginners, and gives tips on avoiding & fixing mistakes.

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Soap Saver Crochet Pattern

How to crochet a soap bag

It is very easy to crochet a soap sack using basic stitches and simple techniques, making this easy pattern a great beginner project.

Here I will walk you through the simple crochet pattern to make a textured cotton soap saver bag. You will be mainly using half double crochet stitches worked into the back loop.

Gauge: gauge is not critical.

NOTE –

• The soap bag will be worked from the bottom to top in continuous rounds, increasing stitches in initial rounds for the base.
• It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track of the first st in each round.
• The RS faces you as you work. You will not be turning your work.
• Ch 2 counts as 1st hdc st throughout.

Simple Soap Saver Crochet Pattern

Foundation Ring: Using size J crochet hook, ch 4 with yarn and join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. (Alternatively, you can start with a Magic Circle, aka Magic Ring).

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), work 7 hdc into ring. Join with sl st to 1st st (top of ch 2). (8 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), work 1 hdc in BLO in same place (1st st), work [2 hdc in BLO] in next and each st around. Join with sl st to first st (top of ch 2). (16 sts)

Round 3: Rep Round 2. (32 sts)

Round 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), work 1 hdc in BLO in each st around. Join with sl st to first st (top of ch 2). (32 sts)

Rounds 5-11: Rep Round 4. (32 sts)

Add a scalloped edge around the top of your sack as follows:

Scalloped Edge:

(Tip – place sm in first st of rounds)

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work sc stitches evenly around each st at top of sack, ensuring total stitch count is 32. Join with sl st to first sc st.

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in 1st st, *Ch 4, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st; rep from * around. After last ch 4, sk last 3 sts and join with sl st to first sc st.

Fasten off.

Weave in loose ends to WS.

Finishing the Crochet Soap Saver

You can leave your soap saver bag as is or optionally add a tie at the top to secure the bag shut.

Make a tie as follows:

• With size J hook and same yarn, make a slip knot leaving a 6″ tail.
• Chain for 12″.
• Fasten off, leaving a 6″ tail.
• Optionally add wood beads to tails, then tie knots at end of each tail.
• Weave tie through top scalloped edge of soap sack, tighten to close.

Important Tips for Crocheting your Soap Saver Bags

Some things to keep in mind as you work the soap saver crochet pattern are:

• You can use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch in each round.
• You can make your bag any length you would like by adjusting the number of ‘side’ rounds prior to the scalloped edge round.

Finished Size

The finished soap sack measures approximately 4.5″ W x 5″ L.

Crocheted Soap Sacks

Make several of these cotton soap saver bags for your bath collection. This pattern makes the best soap saver, because of its’ generous size and sturdy & absorbent cotton yarn. Just tuck a full bar of soap inside your bag for traveling or spa time. You could also hang the bag in your shower.

Love home inspired crochet patterns? Check out these other FREE crochet patterns for the home, using basic crochet stitches and the same cotton yarn…

So now do you LOVE free crochet soap saver patterns? I think this crochet soap saver bag is the perfect addition to your bath time, providing both functionality and beauty. The simple soap bags are timeless and useful. And why not make a crochet soap bag for a friend, and tuck in a favorite soap bar inside? They make great gifts to pamper someone special.

If you sell at craft fairs or local farmer’s markets, you can combine these soap pouches with artisan soap from other vendors. For instance, olive oil soap or little pieces of soap with lovely scents would be perfect tucked inside.

Don’t forget that this soap bag crochet pattern is also available in a digital pdf pattern.  The pdf file has patterns for face scrubbies & spa bags.  Grab the CROCHET SPA SET pattern bundle in my Etsy shop. I made this full set using the ‘Cream’ colored cotton yarn:

Check out all of my FREE AND EASY CROCHET PATTERNS HERE. All of the free patterns feature basic crochet skills.

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