Organic Cotton Soap Caddy Crochet Free Pattern
Introduction
This little soap caddy is the perfect first project for anyone who wants to make something useful for their home. Worked in the round from a flat circle base, it grows into a small open basket with a sturdy loop handle that hangs neatly at the sink or shower. Undyed organic cotton gives it a clean, calm Japandi look that fits any bathroom, and the dense single crochet fabric feels smooth and sturdy in the hand. It works up in under an hour, uses only about 60 yards of yarn, and makes a lovely handmade gift paired with a bar of soap.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) organic cotton, undyed natural color, approx 60 yds (55 m) for one caddy
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G/6)
- Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors
- Finished size: Base 4" (10 cm) diameter, sides 2" (5 cm) tall, handle 4" (10 cm) long; fits a standard 4" x 2" bar of soap
Abbreviations
- MR – magic ring: an adjustable loop used to start working in the round
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase: work 2 single crochet into the same stitch
- blo – back loop only: work into the loop of the stitch farthest from you
- ch – chain
- ch-16 sp – chain-16 space: the gap made by the 16 chains in the previous round
- sl st – slip stitch
- sts – stitches
Gauge
16 sc x 18 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in single crochet worked in the round. To check it, crochet a small flat circle in sc and measure a 4" section across the middle; adjust your hook size if needed.
Tips Before You Start
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, since the caddy is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
- Keep your tension even and slightly firm so the sides stand up straight and hold their shape.
- The back-loop round (Rnd 9) creates the crisp ridge where the base turns into the sides — don't skip it.
- Count your stitches after every increase round; you should gain 6 stitches each time.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Base
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)
The base now measures approx 4" (10 cm) in diameter.
Sides
Rnd 9: sc in blo only around (48 sts)
Rnds 10–16: sc in each st around (48 sts)
Do not fasten off.
Handle
Rnd 17: sc 8, ch 16, skip 16 sts, sc 8, sc 16 (32 sts + 16 ch)
Rnd 18: sc 8, 16 sc in ch-16 sp, sc 8, sc 16 (48 sts)
Rnd 19: sc in each st around (48 sts)
Rnd 20: sl st in each st around (48 sts). Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Weave in all ends on the inside of the caddy with your tapestry needle. Block lightly to shape the base flat: mist with water, press the base flat with your hands, and let it dry fully. No seaming is needed — the caddy is worked in one piece.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Work the handle in a contrasting cotton color for a playful two-tone look.
- Add one extra plain sc round before the handle for a slightly deeper caddy that fits larger soap bars.
- Make a matching set in three sizes by stopping the base at Rnd 6 (small) or Rnd 7 (medium).
