Add a sprinkle of North Pole magic to your sink with the Elf Soap Dispenser Cover, a festive crochet project that’s full of holiday cheer! 🧼🧝♂️ With its bright green body, red pointed collar, black belt, golden buckle, and cheerful yellow buttons, this merry little cover transforms your soap bottle into a jolly helper straight from Santa’s workshop. It’s a quick and charming way to bring handmade joy to your kitchen or bathroom during the most wonderful time of the year.
Perfect for crocheters who love playful seasonal décor, this pattern invites you to explore bold colorwork, fun textures, and whimsical details. Whether you’re decking the halls, gifting to a fellow holiday enthusiast, or adding a handmade touch to your winter market table, the Elf Soap Dispenser Cover is a delightful way to stitch up festive flair and everyday function—one loop at a time! 🧵🎄
🧝 Crochet Elf Soap Dispenser Cover Pattern
Bring festive cheer to your bathroom or kitchen with this adorable Elf Soap Dispenser Cover! With its green body, red pointed collar, black belt, golden buckle, and cheerful yellow buttons, it’s the perfect holiday touch to match your Santa and Mrs. Claus sets.
✨ Skill Level
Easy–Intermediate – uses basic stitches with simple color changes and decorative details.
📏 Finished Size
Fits a standard soap or lotion dispenser (approx. 7–8 in / 18–20 cm tall and 3–4 in / 7.5–10 cm wide).
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn:
- Green (Body)
- Black (Belt)
- Red (Collar)
- Yellow (Buckle + Buttons)
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (E/4)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- 3 small yellow buttons (or crochet circles as in instructions)
- Stitch markers
- Optional: fabric glue or hot glue gun (for securing buckle & buttons firmly)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single Crochet
- inc = Increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = Decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- FO = Fasten Off
🔽 Pattern Instructions
1. Base & Body (Green)
- Round 1: With green yarn, MR, 6 sc (6)
- Round 2: inc x6 (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- Rounds 8–16: sc around (42)
➡️ This forms the cylindrical base of the cover.
2. Belt Section (Black)
- Rounds 17–19: Switch to black, sc around (42)
3. Upper Body (Green)
- Rounds 20–25: Switch back to green, sc around (42)
➡️ Leave at least 5–6 rounds of green above the belt so the red collar sits correctly, like in the photo.
4. Collar (Red, Pointed)
- Round 26: Switch to red. (sl st in next st, skip 1 st, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next st, skip 1 st) repeat around to form elf points. Join with sl st.
- FO and weave in ends.
5. Belt Buckle (Yellow)
- Row 1: Ch 16, join with sl st to form loop.
- Row 2: (sc 4, turn corner with 2 sc in same st) repeat around to square edges.
- FO, leaving a long tail.
- Sew buckle centered on the black belt in front.
6. Buttons (Yellow)
Option 1 – Crochet Circles
- MR, 6 sc, sl st to close. FO. Make 3.
- Sew vertically above belt, spacing about 3 rows apart.
Option 2 – Sew On Buttons
- Use 3 yellow buttons instead, attaching securely in same vertical alignment.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Check placement of belt, buckle, and buttons to ensure they line up neatly in the center front.
- Weave in all ends securely.
- Slide cover over soap dispenser.
🎄 Closing Thoughts
And there you have it — your festive Elf Soap Dispenser Cover is ready to bring holiday magic to your sink area! Pair it with a Santa and Snowman version for a complete set, or gift it as a handmade stocking stuffer. The cheerful design, bright colors, and playful details are guaranteed to make guests smile every time they wash their hands this season. 🧝✨🎁
