Soap Savers Free Crochet Pattern

Originally published on January 13, 2025

I’m so excited to share this special free crochet pattern with you as it is the second pattern in my brand-new spa set, Jade Serenity! This collection is all about bringing the soothing luxury of a spa day right into your home. There’s truly nothing better than taking a moment to pamper yourself - melting away the stress of the day, tuning out the noise of the world, and creating a beautiful, peaceful moment just for you. Trust me, you deserve it! We have already started this self-care and creativity journey together with the elegant, handmade Facial scrubbies. Now we are going to continue it with these beautiful soap savers. Stay tuned for more patterns in this luxurious collection, including washcloths, and other spa-inspired creations.

Jade Serenity Spa Set

Description

Welcome to the second pattern of my new spa set, Jade Serenity! These handmade soap savers are perfect for a relaxing spa day or a thoughtful gift for someone special. Made with 100% cotton, they’re simple, elegant, and gentle on the skin - perfect for adding a little luxury to your self-care routine.

Check out the full video tutorial here: https://youtu.be/3rfeCfThmCU?si=EjTaAYMOIAVhySpq.

Materials

• Yarn: Drops Paris (Aran/Worsted weight yarn): One soap saver needs about 20g of yarn.
• Hook: 6.0mm & 4.00mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle (for weaving in the ends)
• Beads (optional)

Gauge

Gauge is not necessary for this pattern. However, keep in mind:

• Using a larger crochet hook will result in a larger soap saver.
• Using a lighter weight yarn and a smaller crochet hook will result in a smaller soap saver.
• You can add additional chains at the beginning to adjust the size to your needs.

This pattern works well with DK weight yarn, but I do not recommend sizing down your hook for this project.

Skill Level

This pattern is perfect for those with an intermediate skill level, but don’t worry if you’re an advanced beginner! With the help of the detailed video tutorial, you’ll be guided through every step, making it a fun and rewarding project for anyone ready to give it a try.

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is part of the Jade Serenity Spa Set (additional pieces will be released at a later date).
• The pattern is worked in the round.
• This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
• Approximate diameter of the soap saver: 6.5 cm (2.5 inches).
• Chain stitches at the beginning of the round count as a stitch.
• Repeats are listed in brackets [].
• For the green pouch, I worked directly into the chain 1 space, while for the white pouch, I worked into the hdc.
  
  

Special Stitches

Shell Stitch:
A shell stitch in this pattern consists of:

• 2 sc, chain 1, 2 sc worked into the same stitch.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• SM = stitch marker
• hdc = half double crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rep = repeat

Spa Set

Pattern Instructions

Foundation Chain:

• Chain 11 + 1 turning chain (12 total).
  
  

Round 1:

• • Work 2 sc in the first chain (corner).
  • Work 1 sc in each of the next 9 chains.
  • Work 2 sc in the last chain (corner).
  • Now, rotate your work to crochet along the other side of the foundation chain.
  • Work 1 sc in each of the next 9 chains.
  • sl st into the first stitch. (22 sc total)
    
    

Stitch Key	Chart Base (11 chains + 1 turning chain)

Round 2:

• Chain 1

• Work 1 sc into the first stitch and place a stitch marker (SM) in this stitch.

• Work 1 sc into every stitch around. (22 sc total)

• Work a sl st at the end of the round.

Round 3:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 hdc and chain 1). Place a stitch marker (SM) in the second chain to mark the beginning of the round.
• Skip the next stitch and work 1 hdc into the next stitch. Chain 1, skip the next stitch, and work 1 hdc into the next stitch.

• Repeat [ch 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 hdc into the next stitch] around.

• Sl st in the second chain. (11 hdc and 11 ch-1 spaces)

Rounds 4–12:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 hdc and chain 1). Place a stitch marker (SM) in the second chain to mark the beginning of the round.
• Skip the next stitch and work 1 hdc into the next hdc from the previous round. Chain 1, skip the next ch-1 space, and work 1 hdc into the next hdc.

• Repeat [ch 1, skip 1 ch-1 space, 1 hdc into the next hdc] around.

• Slip stitch into the second chain. (11 hdc and 11 ch-1 spaces per round)

Round 13:

• Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).

• Work 1 sc into every hdc from the previous round.

• Work 1 sc into every ch-1 space from the previous round.

• At the end of the round, you should have 22 stitches total.

• Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 14:

• Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).

• Work 1 sc into every sc from the previous round.

• At the end of the round, you should still have 22 stitches total.

• Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 15 (Shell Stitch Round):

• Chain 1.

• Work 1 shell stitch (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) into the first sc.

• Skip the next stitch.

• Work 1 shell stitch (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) into the next stitch.

• Repeat [skip 1 stitch, work 1 shell stitch into the next stitch] around.

• You should have 11 shell stitches at the end of the round.

• Join with a sl st to the top of the first shell stitch

Stitch Key	Body of the soap savers (half of the stitches)

Finishing:

Drawstring:

• Chain 60 (or desired length) to create a drawstring. Fasten off and weave in all ends from the pouch.
• Weave the drawstring through the last hdc round you worked.
• Add knots or beads to the ends of the drawstring for decoration.

Optional:

• Block the soap saver lightly if needed to shape it.

Copyright Notice

This pattern is free for personal use. You are welcome to make and sell items created using this pattern. The written pattern itself may not be sold or claimed as your own. You are welcome to share the pattern, but I would greatly appreciate it if you could credit my blog and share the link to it when doing so. Thank you for your support!

If you need any assistance with this pattern, please feel free to reach out to me at sarah@yarn-enchantment.com

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