CROCHET PATTERN - Textured Soap Saver

If you've been following my blog for a while, or are a fan of my FB page, you've no doubt heard me singing the praises of these wonderful soap savers.  They're convenient, "green", money-saving, and comfortable.  They're great for ALL people... babies, grandparents, mommy... even my husband & his soldier buddies like using them!  It's a quick & functional project!  Enjoy!



Soap Saver Pattern

Materials: approx. 1 oz cotton yarn, H/8 hook, yarn needle, scissors

Finished dimensions:  approximately 3" x 5"

Base
Row 1:  Ch 10, HDC in 2nd ch from hook & across. (9 HDC)
Row 2:  Ch 1, turn, HDC across. (9 HDC)
ROUND 3:  Ch 1, turn, SC across, work 1 SC in the end of each row, SC across unused loops of starting chain (and crochet over tail), work 1 SC in the other end of each row, do not join. (22 SC around)

Body
Rounds 1-10:  Work 1 SC and 1 DC in first SC (you may want to mark this stitch), skip next SC, *Work SC and DC in next SC, skip next ST* continuously around for 10 rounds. SL ST in next SC. (If you want your soap saver longer, work additional rounds here.)
Round 11:  Ch 2, DC in every ST around, join & fasten off. (22 DC)

Drawstring
Ch 35 – 40, fasten off. Use needle or hook to weave drawstring through the last round. Tie ends securely. Enjoy.  :)

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