Handmade Soap Gift Set

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1 skein KC Smooth Acrylic
• Size F (5) crochet hook
• Size G (6) crochet hook
• Scissors

DIRECTIONS:

TECHNIQUES USED: chain, single crochet, increase, moss or granite stitch
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 3.25x 4.5" when laid flat, meant to fit a 2"x 1"x 3" bar of soap

ABBREVIATIONS:
CH - chain
SC - single crochet
ST - stitch
TM - transfer marker

SUMMARY: This is a quick project worked in the round. First, a flat oval-shaped base is crocheted using a single crochet and increases. After the base is created, the sides are worked in the round in moss/granite stitch - creating a sturdy structure. The project is worked continuously in the round (no flipping or turning work, just rotating) - a marker is used to denote the end of each row.

Start with smaller hook. Make a slip knot and CH 6, holding both the tail and working yarn together.
With only the working yarn, SC 2 into the second chain from the hook, place marker in first stitch created (this will tell you where your rows start and end, you will transfer to last ST at end of row), SC 3, SC 4 into end ST, SC 3 back across other side of chain, SC 2 in first ST. TM to last ST in row. (14 ST)
Without ending row, continue working around perimeter of base. SC 2 in ST, SC 3, SC 2 in ST, SC 2 in ST, SC 3, SC 2in ST. TM to last ST. (+8, 22 ST total)
SC, SC 2 in ST, SC 2 in ST, SC 5, SC 2 in ST, SC 2 in ST, SC 2, SC 2 in ST, SC 2 in ST, SC 5, SC 2 in ST, SC. TM to last ST. (+8, 30 ST total)
SC 2, SC 2 in ST, SC 9, SC 2 in ST, SC 4, SC 2 in ST, SC 9, SC 2 in ST, SC 2. (+4, 34 ST in total.) TM to last ST.
Trim tail from row 1. Switch to larger hook. Begin moss ST, foundation row: skip 1 ST & CH 1, SC into next ST. Repeat until end of row. CH 1. (+1, 35 ST total). TM to last ST.
Continuing in moss ST - SC 1 into hole from last row, skip 1 CH & CH 1, *SC into next hole, skip 1 CH & CH 1.* Continue to repeat in the round for about 19 rows or until the sleeve just touches top of desired bar of soap. Transfer marker as you work.
Begin loop & pull detail: *SC into next hole, skip 1 CH & CH 1.* for 3 ST. SC into next hole, CH 20, *SC into next hole, skip 1 CH & CH 1.* 7 times. SC into next hole. Skip 4 CH & CH 3. *SC into next hole, skip 1 CH & CH 1.* until end of row.
Moss ST until SC before loop starts. Skip l, and SC across CH of 20. Skip 1 and continue in moss ST until you reach last ST before pull. Skip 1 and SC 3 into hole. Skip 1, continue in moss ST until end of row. End with a slip stitch. Weave in and trim ends.

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1 soap cutter
• Bottles of scents: grapefruit used here
• Soap Inclusions: eucalyptus leaves, rose petals used here
• Soap colors of your choice: lilac, peach, seafoam used here
• "Hello Lovely" soap molds
• 1 block of glycerin soap
• Microwaveable containers
• Scissors/soap cutters

DIRECTIONS:

1. Follow the directions on the back of the block of soap to melt it.
2. As you are pouring the melted soap into the molds, you can put the rose petals or eucalyptus leaves in the bottom of the mold and/or also throughout the mold.
3. Lean the molds to one side to pour one color, let it dry and then lean the mold to the other side and then pour in the next color. Let it dry.
4. Fill the mold to the top with another color to give it three different layers and colors.
5. When the molds are cooled, gently push the soaps out of the molds while pushing around each edge evenly.
6. To get a pretty finished look, cut the top edges with the soap cutter.

JOANN HACKS:

• Use a toothpick or a knife to stir the leaves evenly in the molds.
• Let layers dry between layers to keep them separated.
• You might have to snip the mold off to get the bar of soap out of the mold. Go slowly.

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Flannel Fabric
• Basic Sewing Supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pre-wash all fabric prior to cutting.
2. Cut squares 8.5" for small cloths and 12.5" for large clothes. Each cloth requires two pieces.
3. Match pieces right sides together. Sew around all four edges using 1/4" seam allowance and leave an opening on one edge to turn the cloth right side out. Clip across corners and turn right side out. Press and top stitch, closing the opening in the process.

SKILL LEVEL:

• Intermediate

CRAFTING TIME:

• Varies