Carrot Soap Cozy (or Small Gift Bag)

"These little bags are one of my favorite things to make - they work up quickly, and are so versatile! They are excellent for using as a soap cozy (gift a homemade soap with it!), candy/favor pouch (for the Easter basket, or to give at an Easter party or Bunny themed baby shower!) or as a gift bag (gift with some Spring or Easter themed jewelry!). One of these cozies takes about 45 minutes to put together. "

NotesWeaving 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.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge16 HDC by 10 Rows = 4″

Finished Size4.13″ Wide by 5.63″ Tall to SC Edge of Last Round (6.38″ Tall from Tip of Loopy Edge)

Materials List

• 65 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Lily Sugar n Cream in Hot Orange and Mod Green
• Yarn Alternatives to Lily Sugar n Cream: Bernat’s Handicrafter, Red Heart’s Smoothie, Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, Rico Creative Cotton Aran
• Other Recommended Yarns (with I9/5.5mm Hook): Red Heart’s Super Saver, Caron’s One Pound, Bernat’s Super Value
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Optional, Jewelry Pliers