Brighten your bathroom with the Free crochet Flower Soap Dish Pattern, perfect for adding a handmade touch of charm and practical elegance to any space.
Soft little handmade items can brighten up everyday routines and make ordinary objects feel special. A crochet flower soap dish pattern transforms simple crochet into a practical, charming piece for your bathroom or kitchen combining utility with subtle handmade beauty.
Creative Crochet Flower Soap Dish Pattern to Refresh Kitchen
Uses and Materials Details
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Uses of the Project: You create a decorative holder for a bar of soap, commonly used as a thoughtful gift item, a Mother's Day kit component (paired with a painted towel), or an item to sell. The design keeps the soap upright and allows the flower petals to frame it.
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Materials You Need:
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Yarn: Cotton yarn (like Amigurumi yarn) in three colors:
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Base Color: Green Candy (or color of choice, 2204)
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Middle/Petal Base Color: Canary Yellow (1289)
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Petal Color: White (8001)
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Tools: Crochet hook (2.5 mm is used), tapestry needle for weaving ends, and a pair of scissors/cutter.
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Embellishment: Two size 6 pearls (or similar decorative beads) for the drawstring cord.
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Soap: A bar of soap to display inside the holder.
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Special Features Details
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Ribbed Texture: The pattern incorporates working into the back loop only (BLO) for multiple rows. This creates visible horizontal ridges ("nervurinhas") on the exterior of the base, adding visual interest and unique texture to the cup.
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Corrected Petal Formation: The pattern is a correction of a previous design, specifically structured so the finished petals are naturally angled to open outward, ensuring they frame the soap rather than folding inward and closing over it.
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Integrated Drawstring Channel: A dedicated row of half-double crochet and chain spaces is worked at the top edge of the cup base to create precise openings for easily weaving the decorative drawstring cord.
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Two-Tone Base Option: You can choose to use the main color (like Green Candy) for the entire base or use a neutral color (like White) for the base and a color for the flowers, providing design flexibility.
Level of Difficulty Details
This project requires an Intermediate skill level. You should be proficient in:
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Basic crochet stitches (SC, DC, Sl St, Chain).
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Working in the round, including increases and achieving a specific stitch count (multiple of 8).
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Working into the Back Loop Only (BLO).
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Creating shells/petals based on a pattern of DC stitches.
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Attaching new yarn colors and expertly weaving in tails for a clean finish.
Tutor's Suggestions Details
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Yarn Choice: The tutor strongly recommends using cotton yarn (like Amigurumi) over polypropylene yarn. Cotton provides a better structure, resulting in petals that stay open and do not "pucker" or close inward.
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Check Multiples: When increasing the base, you must ensure your final round has a stitch count that is a multiple of 8 (e.g., 48 stitches). This allows the petals to be distributed evenly around the cup.
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Drawstring Flexibility: The tutor mentions a previous pattern used SC for the drawstring channel, but suggests using half-double crochet (HDC) for the current design, as it provides a better opening for passing the cord.
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Pearl Placement: When securing the pearls, you should give two or three knots, keeping them very close to the bead to prevent a gap.
Crochet Flower Soap Dish
Such a dish offers a gentle, textured platform where soap bars can rest and dry properly, helping them last longer and stay cleaner, while adding a decorative, floral‑inspired accent to the space. The floral motif gives the dish an elegant, fresh look that works well with many décor styles.
To make one, start by choosing absorbent, sturdy yarn ideally cotton for good water resistance and a crochet hook that creates firm, neat stitches. Begin with a small foundation circle (or magic ring), then work in rounds to build a flat base.
Once the base is wide enough, continue crocheting outward, shaping petals or scalloped edges to form the flower‑like rim.
After reaching the desired size, finish off the edges neatly and weave in all loose ends. Optionally, add texture or open‑work stitches so water drains and air circulates, helping the soap dry between uses. The result is a functional, attractive soap dish practical for everyday use and pretty enough to brighten a sink, shower shelf, or guest bathroom. 
Step-by-Step Details
Create a luxurious crocheted flower soap holder ("Porta Sabonete") designed to showcase a bar of soap beautifully. This updated tutorial uses cotton yarn (Amigurumi yarn is suggested) to construct a sturdy, elegant cup base and then details how to add perfect, open, three-dimensional petals that fold backward gracefully, preventing the closed-in look of earlier designs. Start this elegant project to craft stunning pieces perfect for gifting or decorating.
Conclusion
You successfully completed the crocheted flower soap holder, mastering the unique petal formation and the structured cup design. This piece is a beautiful and practical creation, perfect for gifting or enhancing your home decor.
Tip
Prevent Petal Sagging: After completing the final flower round, apply gentle pressure to fold the petals slightly backward. This reinforces the intentional outward curvature, ensuring they stay open and maintain the elegant, blooming appearance around the soap.