Crochet Soap Saver: A Mesh Pouch That Uses Up Every Bit of Soap
A small mesh pouch with a drawstring: put a bar of soap (or soap ends) inside, wet it, and it lathers and exfoliates. It uses up the slivers and hangs to dry. Thirty minutes in cotton.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton, about 25 yd
- Hook
- 4.5 mm (7)
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Finished size
- About 3½ × 4½ in (9 × 11 cm)
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) cotton — about 25 yd
- 4.5 mm (7) hook
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A crochet soap saver is a small mesh pouch that holds a bar of soap. You use it like a washcloth: the open mesh lathers the soap and gently exfoliates, and the pouch holds even thin slivers that would otherwise slip down the drain. Hang it by its drawstring to dry. It's a 30-minute make in cotton.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
The pouch
- Rnd 1: Ch 10. Sc in the 2nd ch, sc in the next 7, 3 sc in the last ch. Along the other side, sc 7, 2 sc in the first ch. Join. (20)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in the next st, ch 1, skip 1* around. Join. (10 sc + 10 ch-1)
- Rnds 3–14: Sl st into the ch-1 space, ch 1, *sc in the ch-1 space, ch 1* around. Join.
- Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in each sc and each ch-1 space. Join. (20)
- Drawstring: Ch 60, sl st back along it. Weave it through the spaces of Rnd 14 and knot the ends.
Which yarn?
| Yarn | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Soft, gentle | Face and body |
| Linen or cotton-linen | Firmer, exfoliating | Body, hands |
| Jute or sisal | Rough, very exfoliating | Feet, kitchen hand soap |
Avoid acrylic — it doesn't dry well and can hold bacteria.
Care
- Rinse and hang it to dry between uses.
- Wash the pouch weekly with your towels (take the soap out first).
- Replace it after a few months, or compost it if it's 100% cotton.
Gift idea
A soap saver with a bar of handmade soap, tied with twine, is a lovely small gift. Make a bathroom set with a washcloth and tissue box cover, or see more gifts for coworkers.
Common questions
What is a soap saver for?
It holds a bar of soap (or leftover slivers) so you can lather and scrub with it, and it hangs to dry so the soap doesn't turn mushy in a dish.
What yarn is best for a crochet soap saver?
Cotton for gentle use, linen or jute for more exfoliation. Avoid acrylic.
Can I put soap ends in it?
Yes. Fill it with small leftover pieces; they press together into a usable bar as you use it.
Gentle cotton or scrubby jute? 🧼
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