Add a jolly splash of holiday cheer to your sink with the Santa Soap Dispenser Cover, a festive crochet project thatโs both merry and practical! ๐ ๐งผ Worked in solid red with a bold black belt, a golden rectangular buckle, and chunky popcorn-stitch trim, this cheerful cover transforms any soap bottle into a mini Santa suit. Itโs the perfect way to sprinkle some handmade magic into your kitchen or bathroom during the most wonderful time of the year.
Ideal for crocheters who love seasonal dรฉcor with a playful twist, this pattern invites you to explore fun textures, bold colorwork, and charming details. Whether you’re decking the halls, gifting to a fellow holiday enthusiast, or adding a touch of whimsy to your craft fair table, the Santa Soap Dispenser Cover is a delightful way to stitch up joy, function, and festive flairโone loop at a time! ๐งต๐

๐ Crochet Santa Soap Dispenser Cover Pattern
Add holiday cheer to your bathroom or kitchen with this adorable Santa soap dispenser cover! With its bold red body, classic black belt, golden buckle, and fluffy popcorn trim, this project is a festive way to dress up your sink for Christmas. Itโs quick, fun, and makes a perfect gift.
โจ Skill Level
Confident Beginner โ Easy/Intermediate
If you can crochet in the round and work popcorn stitches, you can make this.
๐ Finished Size
Fits a standard 7โ8 in tall dispenser (~3 in diameter). Adjust stitch counts for larger bottles.
๐งถ Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn (or light bulky for denser texture):
- Color A: Red (body)
- Color B: Black (belt)
- Color C: Yellow/Gold (buckle)
- Color D: White (trim)
- Crochet hook: 3.5โ4.0 mm (for tighter stitches)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
๐งต Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR โ Magic Ring
sc โ Single Crochet
inc โ Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec โ Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st โ Slip Stitch
ch โ Chain
pc โ Popcorn Stitch (5 dc in same st, remove hook, insert into first dc, pull loop through last dc)
FO โ Fasten Off
๐ฝ Pattern Instructions
๐ Body (Red)
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
๐ Increase until circle matches the bottom of your dispenser (~54โ60 sts).
7โ26. sc around evenly (no increases) to reach dispenser height.
๐ Adjust the number of rounds for your bottle size.
Switch to Color B (black):
27โ29. sc around (belt section).
Switch back to Color A (red):
30โ34. sc around.
FO, weave in ends.
๐ Trim (Top & Bottom)
Attach Color D (white) at the bottom edge:
- (pc in st, sl st in next st) repeat around. FO.
Repeat the same popcorn trim at the top edge.
๐ This creates the chunky, round trim like in the photo.
๐จ Buckle (Rectangular โ Photo-Accurate)
With Color C:
- Ch 12.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (11).
- Rotate: Ch 1, continue working sc evenly down the other side of the chain. Work 3 sc in each corner st to round the corners.
- Row 2 (optional for thickness): sc around again, keeping 3 sc in each corner.
FO, leaving a long tail.
Sew buckle centered on the black belt section, shaping into a neat rectangle with rounded corners.
โ๏ธ Assembly & Finishing
- Slide the cover over your dispenser.
- Adjust the popcorn trim so it puffs outward evenly.
- Center the buckle on the belt and stitch securely.
- Weave in all ends.
๐ Final Touch
Your Santa Soap Dispenser Cover is ready! ๐ โจ The dense red body, bold black belt, golden buckle, and fluffy popcorn trim make it look just like Santaโs suit. This is a quick holiday project thatโs both functional and festive โ perfect for decorating your home or gifting to loved ones.
Every time someone washes their hands, theyโll smile at this little touch of Christmas cheer. ๐