Free Crochet Pattern – Textured Soap Saver

Recently I had the chance to review the book Crochet Stitches and Easy Projects, from Leisure Arts. If you are interested, you can find that review here: Crochet Stitches and Easy Projects – Book Review.

The book has 19 great stitch patterns, but the one I picked out first to turn into an actual crochet design was the “textured stitch” on page 10. I’ve been on a washcloth crocheting kick lately, and this stitch just spoke to me instantly. You will most likely be seeing this as a dish/washcloth pattern in the future, but first I wanted to make a soap saver.

Soap savers make a lovely small gift, just add a fancy soap to make it extra special! It works up quick too, so would make a great last minute gift if you need to make something fast. The easy pattern is simple enough for beginners, and instant gratification for the seasoned crocheter. I used cotton, but you could use an acrylic yarn, anything that washes well. You can add the pattern to your Ravelry queue here: Textured Soap Saver Crochet Pattern

Textured Soap Saver – Free Crochet Pattern

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
Size H Crochet Hook

1. Ch 9
Sc in back bump of 2nd ch from hook and next 6 ch(s)
3 sc in last ch
(Working around other side of ch now)
Sc in next 6 st
2 sc in next st
Join to first sc w/ sl st

2. Ch 1
2 sc in same st
Sc in next 6 st
2 sc in each of next 3 st
Sc in next 6 st
2 sc in next 2 st
Join to first sc w/ sl st (24 sc)

3. Ch 1
Sc in BL only of each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st

4. Ch 1
Sc in same st
Tr in next st (push treble “bump” to front)
* Sc in next st
Tr in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st

5. Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st

6-15. Rep rounds 4-5 five times

16. Ch 2 (does not count as st)
Dc in same st
Ch 1
Sk 1 st
* Dc in next st
Ch 1
Sk 1 st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first dc w/ sl st

17. Ch 1
Sc in same st
Sc in ch-1 sp
* Sc in next st
Sc in ch-1 sp *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Drawstring:
Ch 55
Fasten off
Weave through ch-1 spaces of round 16.

Insert favorite soap and lather up!