An eco-friendly soap saver is one of my absolute favorite smaller items to crochet. Not only do they make wonderful, practical gifts, but they are also a fantastic way to use up leftover cotton scrap yarn. 

With over 40 years of crochet experience, I have tried dozens of different cotton yarns for bath accessories. Today, I am sharing my go-to, beginner-friendly soap saver pattern, along with an honest review of Loops & Threads Classic Cotton yarn. 

For bath items like soap savers and face scrubbies, 100% cotton is an absolute must because it is durable, absorbent, and machine washable. Michaels’ in-house brand, Loops & Threads Classic Cotton, is a popular staple on many craft shelves, so I wanted to see how it holds up for water-heavy bath projects. 

I personally crocheted three of these soap savers using Loops & Threads Classic Cotton to see how the fibers react under real conditions. In the shower, the yarn softens up beautifully once fully saturated with warm water. While it feels a bit sturdy and stiff on the skein, that structure is actually a massive benefit for a soap bag because it gives the fabric a gentle, skin-exfoliating texture. It also holds its shape nicely after being hung up to dry. 

Row 1: Chain 12. Separate your stitches cleanly. In the second chain from your hook, work 1 single crochet (sc). Work 1 sc in each of the next 9 chains. In the very last chain, work 3 sc (this allows you to turn the corner smoothly). Now, working along the opposite side of your starting chain, work 1 sc in each of the next 9 spaces. Work 2 sc in the final space. Slip stitch to the first sc to join. (24 stitches total) 

Row 2: Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch). Work 1 double crochet (dc) into the same space and into every stitch all the way around. Slip stitch to the first dc to join. (24 stitches) 

Rows 3–7 (The Mesh Body): Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc + chain 1). Skip the next stitch, [work 1 dc in the next stitch, chain 1, skip 1 stitch]. Repeat the steps inside the brackets all the way around. Slip stitch to the 2nd chain of your starting chain to join. 

Row 8 (The Drawstring Border): Chain 1. Work 1 sc in every dc space and 1 sc in every chain space all the way around. Slip stitch to join. Fasten off and weave in your ends using your yarn needle. 

Chain 45. Fasten off and tie a small knot at both ends. Weave this chain tie in and out of the open windows of Row 7. Place a bar of your favorite soap inside, pull the drawstring tight, and you are ready to go! 

Did you try making this project with Loops & Threads? I would absolutely love to see your finished soap savers! Drop a comment below and tell me what colorway you chose, or tag me in your photos. Happy making!