Try this engaging crochet coin purse pattern that adds charm and practicality to your collection, offering a unique touch for crochet lovers everywhere.
Who says practicality can’t be adorable? A crochet coin purse pattern is the perfect blend of function and flair, giving you a chance to create something useful while showing off your crafty skills. This small yet charming accessory is ideal for storing coins, keys, or even tiny treasures, and can be tailored to your unique style.
Crochet Coin Purse Pattern for Unique Handmade Accessories
You could crochet it with bold, colorful yarn for a standout piece or add delicate flower accents for a whimsical touch. It’s a fun project that works up quickly, making it great for beginners or anyone wanting a creative challenge. Plus, a handmade coin purse isn’t just cute, it’s a conversation starter and a thoughtful gift that friends or family are bound to love.
Special Techniques
1. Magic Circle
The magic circle creates a tightly closed, adjustable center for the top section of the purse. Wrap the yarn around your finger to form a loop, then follow the instructions to begin crocheting into the circle.
2. Whipstitch
Used to seamlessly attach the purse’s top section to the main body, creating a neat, professional finish.
Customization Ideas
- Change Yarn Color: Use contrasting colors for the top section and main body for a vibrant, playful look.
- Larger or Smaller Purse:
- For a larger purse, increase your hook size or add more chains/stitches.
- For a smaller purse, use lighter yarn like DK-weight and a 3.5mm hook.
- Add Decor: Enhance the purse with embellishments such as buttons, tassels, or decorative appliqués.
- Strap Addition: Create a chain strap or twisted-cord strap to convert it into a crossbody or shoulder bag.
Materials
- Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium) – approximately 100g (varies by purse size). Cotton or acrylic yarn works well.
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm (for the size shown in the video). Use a 5 mm hook if you’d like a slightly bigger purse.
- Tapestry Needle (for seaming and weaving in ends).
- Scissors.
- Button: (Optional) For adding a closure to the purse.
Gauge
- 4 single crochet stitches = 1 inch (approximately). Adjust hook size if your gauge is different.
- The gauge is not critical, as the purse size can be adjusted.
Finished Size
Using the materials and hook size specified, the finished size is approximately 6 inches wide (15 cm) and 5 inches tall (13 cm). This can vary depending on the yarn, hook size, and tension used.
Skill Level
- Intermediate: Includes working with magic circle, double crochet, shell stitches, and whipstitch seaming.
Pattern Instructions
Step 1: Top Section of Purse (Working in the Round)
Round 1 (Magic Circle)
- Begin with a magic circle: Wrap yarn around your finger to form a cross. Insert hook under the first loop of the cross, pull up the second loop, and begin.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 7 dc into the magic circle.
- Tip for dc: Yo, insert hook into the circle, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops.
- Pull the loose end tightly to close the circle.
Join with a sl st to the first dc.
- Total: 7 dc.
Round 2 (Increase Round)
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 2 dc in each st around (14 dc).
- Join with a sl st to the first dc.
- Total: 14 dc.
Round 3 (Alternating Increases)
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 2 dc in the first st, then 1 dc in the next st. Repeat (2 dc, 1 dc) around.
- Join with a sl st to the first dc.
- Total: 21 dc.
Round 4 (Gradual Increase)
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 2 dc in the first st, then 1 dc in the next 2 sts. Repeat (2 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc) around, but for the last set, work 1 dc in each of the last 3 sts instead of (2 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc).
- Join with a sl st to the first dc.
- Total: 27 dc.
- Total: 27 dc.
Round 5 (Shell/V-Stitch Introduction)
- Ch 1, turn work, then 1 dc in the first st.
- Ch 1, skip 2 sts, work a V-stitch (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in the next st.
- V-Stitch Example: Into the same st, work (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc).
- Ch 1, skip 4 sts, work another V-stitch in the next st.
- Repeat (ch 1, skip 4 sts, V-stitch) until 2 sts remain.
- Ch 1, skip 2 sts, then 1 dc in the last st to complete.
Round 6: Shell Stitches
- Ch 1, turn work, then work 1 dc in the first st.
- Skip the ch-1 space and into the center of the V-stitch, work 7 dc.
- Repeat 7 dc into the center of each V-stitch across.
- End with 1 dc in the last st.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Step 2: Main Body of the Purse
Foundation Chain
- Begin with a slipknot and ch 25.
Round 1 (Foundation Row)
- Work 3 hdc into the 2nd ch from the hook.
- Work 1 hdc into each of the next 22 chs.
- Work 6 hdc into the last ch.
- Pivot to the opposite side of the foundation chain, and work 22 hdc up the other side.
- Work 3 hdc in the first ch that began the row (for symmetry).
- Join with a sl st to the first hdc.
- Total: 56 hdc.
- Total: 56 hdc.
Round 2
- Ch 1, work 1 dc in each st around.
- Join with a sl st to the first dc.
- Total: 56 dc.
Rounds 3-9 (Body Rounds)
- Repeat Round 2 for 7 more rounds, working 1 dc in each st and joining each round with a sl st.
- Total: 56 dc per round.
Round 10: Decreasing
- Ch 1, then work 5 dc, 2 dc together (dc2tog) around:
- Insert hook in the next st, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook in the following st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on hook.
- This stitch reduces 2 dc into 1.
- Repeat the pattern (5 dc, dc2tog) around.
- Join with sl st.
Round 11: Final Decrease Round
- Ch 1, then work 4 dc, dc2tog around.
- Repeat the pattern (4 dc, dc2tog) across the round.
- Join with a sl st, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Step 3: Assembly (Whipstitch)
- Use the long tail from the top section to attach it to the main body.
- Use a tapestry needle to whipstitch around the edge, evenly attaching the shell section to the body of the purse.
Conclusion
Congratulations! Your handcrafted shell-stitch crochet purse is complete. This purse can be customized with straps, buttons, or embellishments for added charm. The shell detailing creates an elegant, refined look, making it both functional and stylish.
Final Tips
- Block the Purse: Lightly steam-block your purse for a professional finish.
- Add a Lining: Sew in a fabric lining to provide durability and secure small items.
- Make it Unique: Experiment with color blocking or stripes for a bold design.