My basket of bazaar items is getting fuller by the day. Here's what was on my crochet hook last night--soap sacks. I thought this would be another nice bazaar item. After looking at the free patterns on the web, I decided to create my own. Four of them flew off my hook very quickly. I certainly couldn't knit them that fast! Have fun!Soap Sacks
This soap sack makes a great skin scrubber. When you’re done with it, hang it up by the cord to dry. All you need is 18 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn, a crochet hook, and less than 30 minutes. Slip in your favorite bar of soap and enjoy!
Finished size: 3" x 5" (It should fit a standard size bar of soap.)
Size H (5 mm) crochet hook
Large eye tapestry needle
Worsted weight cotton yarn (I used Sugar & Cream.)
16 yards for sack
2 yards for cord
Chain 6.
Round 1: In 3rd chain from hook, dc and repeat in the next 2 ch (3 dc), 5 dc in the last chain. Then turn and work in the bottom of the chain, 1 dc in each of the next 2 ch, 3 dc in the last ch, join with a slip st to the beginning of the round. (14 sts)
Round 2: Chain 3, dc in same st, dc in next 4 st, 2 dc in each of next 3 ch, dc in next 4 st, 2 dc in next 2 ch, join with a slip st to the beginning of the round. (20 sts)
Round 3: Chain 4, skip 1 st, *dc, ch 1, skip 1 st,* repeating around, join with a slip stitch to the beginning of the round. This row forms the mesh sides of the bag.
Rounds 4-8: Repeat round 3.
Pull yarn through last stitch and cut off. Secure end and weave in yarn tail.
Cord: With a 2 yard piece of yarn (same color or contrasting) chain 60. This should make a chain about 14-16" long. Weave this cord through the top row of eyelets. Tie the two ends together in a secure knot.
Note: When you’re joining rounds, insert your hook through the underside of the chain for a neater join.
© November 15, 2007
Vicki Mikulak
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As much as I am enjoying making items for Pet Refuge, I am looking forward to working on my own projects again soon. I have been dreaming of lace knitting designs at night. I am suffering from lace withdrawal.
Our Frog Pond Fiber Arts group turned one year old this week. We had a birthday party at our meeting on Wednesday night complete with cake, ice cream, and presents! Everyone had a good time.
Today, I drove out to Knitting in the Round to pick up my Sunrise Leaf Shawl. I am happy to have it back home. Four skeins of yarn also followed me home. LOL!
6 comments:
What a clever idea for soap! I'm also envious that you have so many yarn shops to visit in your vicinity...I have just one.
Thanks for sharing this pattern! I just finished making one, it was very fast and so easy! =)
these are super cute, but i have a question. Do you know how to make the frog soap holders? My husbands' family has only 3 remaning from their grandmother who has passed away and one of hs sisters has put claim on them, I would love to know how to make them for the future generation.
After each round, do you slip stitch it closed?
Yes, slip stitch to join each round.
Can I make some of these soap sacks to sell?
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