Fern Frond Hanging Soap Holder Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This little Fern Frond Hanging Soap Holder is the perfect quick win for anyone who loves soft, fairycore-inspired bathroom decor. It's a beginner-friendly project that uses only single crochet, a simple fold-and-seam construction, and a tiny appliqué to create something that looks far more intricate than it is. Worked in worsted weight cotton, the finished pocket is sturdy, absorbent, and just right for a bar of soap, with a cream hanging loop that slips over a faucet, hook, or towel ring. The sage green body with its cream edging and delicate fern frond gives it a fresh, garden-inspired look that feels calm and handmade in the best way.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn — approximately 50 yards sage green (Color A) and 20 yards cream (Color B). Cotton is recommended for durability and water resistance.
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional)
- Finished size: Approximately 3.5 inches wide x 5 inches tall, excluding the hanging loop
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook
- sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops
- hdc — half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops
- dc — double crochet: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops
- sl st — slip stitch: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- R — row
Gauge
16 stitches x 18 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your single crochet tension even and slightly firm — a tighter fabric holds its shape better as a soap pocket.
- When working the edging, place the 3 sc in each corner directly into the corner stitch or space so the corners stay crisp and square.
- Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of the edging round so you can find it easily when joining with a slip stitch.
- Pin the fern frond in place before sewing so you can center it perfectly on the front of the pocket.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Holder (Color A)
Row 1: Ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (14 sts).
Rows 2–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (14 sts). Do not fasten off.
Edging: Ch 1, turn, sc evenly around the entire piece, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.
Hanging Loop (Color B)
Loop: Join B to the top right corner. Ch 20, sl st to the top left corner. Fasten off.
Fern Frond (Color B)
Row 1: Ch 21. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Fold the holder in half widthwise with right sides facing. Using Color A and a tapestry needle, whipstitch both sides together, leaving the top open. Turn the pocket right side out. Sew the fern frond vertically, centered on the front of the pocket. Weave in all ends securely. Block lightly by misting with water and shaping flat; let dry completely before use.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the cream fern for a tiny flower or leaf motif to match your bathroom colors.
- Add a second hanging loop on the opposite side for a balanced look, or lengthen the chain for a larger hook.
- Use a contrasting color for the edging and loop to make the striped border pop even more.
