Silver Horseshoe Soap Saver Set: Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This little soap saver is a sweet, beginner-friendly project for anyone who wants a handmade touch in the bathroom or a quick gift for a friend. It is made from two identical ice blue circles joined at the edges into a flat, round pouch, with a single silver crocheted horseshoe sewn onto the front for a subtle western flair. The smooth, even single crochet gives it a neat, tidy look, and the finished piece feels soft, slightly padded, and just right in the palm of your hand. With only simple stitches and a few yards of cotton, it is a satisfying make you can finish in an afternoon.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn — 50 yds ice blue (Color A) and 10 yds silver (Color B).
• Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional), and a bar of soap to enclose.
• Finished size: 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) diameter.

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• inc — increase: work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
• sc2tog — single crochet 2 together: a decrease that turns 2 stitches into 1.
• sc3tog — single crochet 3 together: a decrease that turns 3 stitches into 1.
• MR — magic ring: an adjustable loop used to start a circle.
• st(s) — stitch(es).
• rnd — round: one full circle of stitches worked around.
• WS — wrong side: the back face of the fabric.

Gauge

16 sc and 16 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Work a small swatch in the round and measure it flat to check that your circles will reach 4.5 inches across.

Tips Before You Start

• Cotton yarn holds its shape well for bath items and washes nicely — avoid acrylic if the saver will get wet often.
• Keep your tension even; the two circles must match in size so the edges line up neatly when joined.
• Use a stitch marker at the start of each round so you never lose your place in the continuous spiral.
• Work the horseshoe with a slightly tighter tension so it stays flat and crisp when sewn on.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Front Circle (Color A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).

Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).

Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts).

Rnd 9: [7 sc, inc] x6 (54 sts).

Rnd 10: [8 sc, inc] x6 (60 sts).

Rnd 11: [9 sc, inc] x6 (66 sts).

Rnd 12: [10 sc, inc] x6 (72 sts).

Rnd 13: sc in each st around (72 sts). Fasten off.

Back Circle (Color A)

Work Rnds 1–13 exactly as for the Front Circle (72 sts). Do not fasten off.

Joining

With wrong sides together, hold the Front and Back Circles aligned. Continuing with Color A from the Back Circle:

Joining Rnd: sc through both layers in each st around, working about three-quarters of the way around and leaving a 2-inch opening. Slip the bar of soap inside, then continue sc in each remaining st to close the opening completely. Fasten off.

Horseshoe (Color B)

Row 1: Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (11 sts).

Rows 2–3: sc in each st across (11 sts).

Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog (9 sts).

Row 5: sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog (7 sts).

Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog (5 sts).

Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog (3 sts).

Row 8: sc3tog (1 st). Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Using Color B and a tapestry needle, sew the horseshoe onto the center of the Front Circle with small, even stitches, following its curved shape. Weave in all ends on the wrong side, tucking them through a few stitches so they stay secure. Gently shape the circles flat with your fingers and lightly steam or mist block the finished saver, then let it dry fully before use.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the silver horseshoe for a star, heart, or initial in any contrasting color for a personalized gift.
• Add a small hanging loop of chains at the seam so the saver can dangle from a hook in the shower.
• Make a set in different colors — one for each family member — and pair them with a handmade soap for a thoughtful gift.