Easy Crochet Soap Saver

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We love using bar soap at our house, but it's slippery and prone to flying out of my hands and the last little bits are hardly ever usable. Solution? SOAP SAVERS!! These things are amazing at making your soap last longer as they allow soap to dry in between uses and can hold even the smallest of scraps meaning no soap goes to waste. Plus, these puppies are super easy to make, even if you haven't mastered the art of crochet. Talk about a win!


What You'll Need
Crochet Hook E (3.5mm)
Cotton Yarn*
Scissors

*You can choose whichever yarn you prefer. Cotton washes and dries well and is gentle on skin. Wool is also a good choice for being antimicrobial, but may not be a good choice for those with sensitive skin.

Crochet Level: Beginner
Finished Size: 2.5" x 4"

Start: Chain 8

R1: ch-2, hdc in third chain from hook, continue hdc across all loops and around the opposite side for a total of 16 hdc. Sl st to connect to beginning.

R2-11: repeat ch-2, hdc 16, sl st until you have reached the desired length of your soap saver.

R12: ch-2, *skip one chain, hdc in next* and repeat for round for total of 8 hdc.

R13: ch-2, finish off 8 hdc.

Draw String: ch-75 or to desired length. Weave through holes created with hdc, skip.

WASHING: Machine wash gentle and hang dry.



Don't have time to make one? Order one here!



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