Free Crochet Soap Sack Pattern - Hemp Crochet Soap Saver Pattern
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This project completes the perfect spa gift basket!
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This cute soap sleeve is the perfect partner to a boutique soap bar (and a wonderful gift)! The fiber is naturally exfoliating, so it’s both practical and pretty. The extended single crochet stitch gives it a unique and rustic look, which I love. It feels like a mix of farmhouse and hippie vibes. If you can’t start your project now, Pin one of these handy images for later. For more free crochet patterns, follow me on Pinterest, or join my email list. My favorite soap by far is any kind of goat’s milk soap, it leaves my skin super soft. You can shop your local farmer’s market or try Etsy and search locally.
The unique Just Hemp yarn is from Lion Brand and is also available on Amazon.com. You can easily substitute a Bulky (5) weight cotton such as Billow from WeCrochet with beautiful results. Using Billow or another cotton will make your soap sack soft rather than slightly rough (hemp fiber is naturally exfoliating).
Before we get into the pattern, I wanted to mention there is an ad-free, nicely formatted PDF version available in my shops! In some shops, it is a stand-alone pattern, while in others it is bundled with an exfoliating mitt. Check out the rest of the spa collection while you’re there!
Pattern Notes
This is a crochet pattern written in US terms and measurements.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Finished Measurements (approx): 3.75" wide x 6" tall
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
esc = extended single crochet
st = stitch
sts = stitches
sk = skip
ch sp = chain space
* * = repeat instructions between the asterisks as many times as directed
Supplies:
26 yards of Lion Brand Just Hemp yarn, bulky (5) weight or 60 yards of a (3) weight cotton or cotton blend yarn such as WeCrochet CotLin (use 2 strands together; won't have the same exfoliating property)
Measuring tape/ruler
Gauge: 12 sts x 9 rows in a 4" x 4" square. Make the sample large enough that you can exclude the starting rows and edges. Follow pattern and use stitch pattern for rows 1-3 and then repeat rows 2 & 3 until desired size.
Special Instruction: Extended Single Crochet
Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through closest loop on hook. Yarn over and pull through both remaining loops on hook.
Instructions
Body
Ch 24.
Row 1: Esc in 2nd st from hook and every st across. Turn. (23 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1. Esc in 1st st. *Ch 1, sk next st, esc* across to end. Turn. (23 sts)
Rows 3: Ch 1. Esc in 1st st. *Esc in ch sp, esc* across to end. Turn. (23 sts)
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until soap sleeve is about 1” taller than your soap bar, or 6” tall, making sure you end on a row 3 repeat. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming (15” or so). Fold soap sleeve in half, bringing the side edges together. Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle and seam down to join the sides and close the bottom as well. Weave in ends.
Drawstring
You can choose a chain or braid for your drawstring.
Braid: Cut three strings of yarn the same length, 14-15” long. Your braid will end up shorter than the strings so be sure to cut them longer than you want your ending drawstring. Knot the strings together at one end tightly and braid to the end. Make another knot at the end.
Chain: Ch to desired length. Fasten off. Pull first and last ch tightly to form a knot.
Weave your braid or chain in and out around the second row from top of sleeve using the chain space holes.
This pattern can be modified for width as well, just be sure to chain an even number so you end up with an odd number of stitches for the body.
Congratulations! You have finished your Soap Sack! I’d absolutely love to see your soap sleeves - use hashtags #joannasoapsleeve and #joannaspacollection and tag me @icrochetsohard on Instagram & Facebook!
To care for your new crochet item, always follow instructions on yarn label.
If you love this pattern, try the Joanna Exfoliating Mitt, Spa Headband or Joanna Tote Bag! Four patterns are also available in a bundle on Etsy or here on my website. My samples are all crocheted in Just Hemp.
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