Two years ago I really didn’t think seriously about being environmentally friendly. I’d started taking my own shopping bags for the regular weekly shop, bought fruit and veg loose rather than pre-bagged, determined to buy no more plastic, and liquid soaps were bought in bulk to be decanted – but that was about it.
A year or so before that I’d been on a train trip South to Machynlleth and found a most wondrous fabric and yarn shop. In a ‘Remnants’ bin was a huge ball of variegated cotton yarn that I bought and used to knit a Summer top. It was never to be.
About six months ago I decided to use soap bars rather than liquids. Out went the face cleansers, the shower gels, and even the shampoo.
Fast forward to a month ago. The Summer top was unravelled. Well, it was cotton, a remnant, and perfect for recycling. I had the idea that a facial cleansing bar in a soap bag would create the perfect blend of cleansing and gentle exfoliating.
I’ve been using the cleansing bar bag for a couple of weeks now. It’s been so successful that I’ve made a second one to keep in the shower. I’ve also crocheted a face cloth and a body cloth that I keep in the shower. Next on my list is a bag for my body scrub. Body scrub in an exfoliating bag – can’t get any better!
If you are interested in the idea of crocheted or knitted cloths and bags but aren’t sure how to go about it please ask for details. The beauty of this is that it’s guided by your materials.
marilyn unmasked 
Ooo this is a really cute idea, and so good for gifting! x
Hi – great to have you back.
Yesterday I made a bag for a Sanctuary Spa salt scrub bar and I’ve also made a much smaller one to take all the ends of soaps so they don’t need chucking away. AND it works. The face cloths work well too.
I agree, great for gifting as you can embellish them with fancy edging or ribbon drawstring. They are easy to knit too for those who don’t crochet. What’s not to like?
BTW – hope that doesn’t mean you’re thinking about Christmas. You need to take it easy. Although you can make these with your feet up and tea/coffee/wine/gin by your side.
Maz 🛌🤶😉x