Overview
Amanda from Amanda Crochets guides viewers through making a simple soap saver using 100% cotton yarn, detailing materials, steps, and drawstring finishing.
Materials Needed
- 100% cotton yarn (any color or brand; one skein makes several soap savers).
- Recommended yarn: Hobby Lobby "I Love This Cotton" in aqua, white, or deep teal, 3.5 oz/100 g skein.
- US H (5 mm) crochet hook.
Soap Saver Base Construction
- Begin with a slip knot, then chain 12 for a 3" x 4.5" soap saver; adjust chain for size preference.
- Work single crochet into the second chain from the hook and in each chain across for a total of 11 single crochets.
- Turn work and single crochet down the opposite side of the chain for another 11 single crochets (total 22 stitches).
- Slip stitch to join the round, ensuring equal stitch count on both sides if adjusting size.
Body of Soap Saver
- Chain two to start the next round, then double crochet once in each single crochet around (22 double crochets total).
- Slip stitch to the first double crochet to close each round; chain two to begin the next round.
- Continue without turning, working in the same direction for all rounds.
- Repeat until there are eight rounds of double crochet (22 double crochets per round).
Drawstring Finishing
- Chain 35 for the drawstring, leaving a tail.
- Weave the chain in and out through the top row of the soap saver, inserting every two double crochets.
- Once woven, reinsert the hook, slip stitch to close, fasten off, and tighten for a secure loop.
- The drawstring enables hanging or securing small soap pieces.
Tips and Suggestions
- Use entirely cotton yarn for absorbency and durability, as it is machine washable/dryable.
- Soap savers can be customized with various colors and gifted or sold at craft fairs.
- Multiple soap savers can be made from a single skein.
Closing Remarks
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