Crochet Carrot Soap Cozy or Small Gift Bag

Introducing the Crochet Carrot Soap Cozy, the perfect accessory to add a touch of charm and whimsy to your bathroom decor! This adorable little cozy is not only functional but also makes for a delightful small gift bag. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, it is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Made from soft and durable yarn, the Crochet Carrot Soap Cozy is designed to fit snugly around your favorite bar of soap, keeping it clean and dry between uses. The cozy features a vibrant orange color, reminiscent of a freshly picked carrot, and is adorned with a cute green leafy top. It adds a playful and unique twist to your bathroom routine, making it a fun and enjoyable experience. But that's not all! This versatile cozy can also double as a small gift bag. Simply tuck in a small surprise, such as a scented candle or a mini bath bomb, and tie it up with a ribbon. It's the perfect way to present a thoughtful gift to a loved one or a friend. The Crochet Carrot Soap Cozy is not only practical but also adds a touch of handmade charm to any occasion. So why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Treat yourself or someone special to this delightful crochet creation today!

WHAT SUPPLIES DO I NEED TO CROCHET A CARROT COZY?

• 65 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Lily Sugar n Cream in Hot Orange and Mod Green
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Optional, Jewelry Pliers

MATERIAL NOTES:

Yarn Alternatives to Lily Sugar n Cream: WeCrochet Dishie, Bernat’s Handicrafter, Red Heart’s Smoothie, WeCrochet Dishie

Other Recommended Yarns (with I9/5.5mm Hook): Red Heart’s Super Saver, Caron’s One Pound, Bernat’s Super Value

Weaving in ends of a tough yarn, like cotton yarn, can be hard on the fingers. Sore thumbs and frustration can be a thing of the past by simply using jewelry pliers to [carefully] help pull the tapestry needle through the work.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CROCHET A CARROT COZY?

This cozy took me about 45 minutes.

MEASUREMENTS:

4.13″ Wide by 5.63″ Tall to SC Edge of Last Round (6.38″ Tall from Tip of Loopy Edge)

GAUGE:

16 HDC by 10 Rows = 4″

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS):

• HDC – Half Double Crochet 
• DC – Double Crochet 
• SC – Single Crochet 

PATTERN NOTES:

Beginning chain 1 does not count as a stitch, but beginning chain 3 in Round 13 does (double crochet plus chain 1).

Join to the 1st stitch of each round, except in Round 13 when you will join to the 2nd chain.

To keep my seam straight, I worked it in a way not stated in the pattern. I alternated between working one round of half double crochets beginning in the first stitch, and the next round beginning in the second stitch. Just make sure to work 30 stitches total, and the seam will barely be noticeable.

CARROT SOAP COZY/BAG WRITTEN PATTERN:

In Orange, chain 15. 2 HDC into the 2nd chain, and the next 12, 3 HDC into the last chain, HDC into the next 12 along the opposite side of the foundation chain, HDC into the 1st stitch. Join. (30 HDC)

R2 – 12: Chain 1. HDC into each stitch around. Join with Green at the end of Round 12.

*I recommend weaving in the beginning tails after Round 3.

R13: In Green, chain 3, and turn. Skip the next stitch, (DC into the next stitch, skip the next stitch) 14x. Join. (15 DC)

R14: Chain 1. SC into the 1st stitch, and each stitch around. Join. (30 SC)

R15: Chain 1. SC into the 1st SC, chain 10, skip the next SC, (SC into the next SC, chain 10, skip the next SC) 14x. Join, and fasten off.

TIE PATTERN:

In Green, chain 2. Work 4 SC into the 1st chain, slip stitch to the 1st SC. Chain 62. Work 3 SC into the 2nd to last chain. Slip stitch join, & fasten off.

Weave in ends, then weave tie in and out of Round 13.