This crochet tutorial teaches you how to make a cute no-sew wallet in the shape of a frog or bear, perfect as a card holder. The step-by-step guide includes creating the wallet base, adding ears or eyes, forming a button flap, and finishing with adorable face details. It’s a beginner-friendly project that requires minimal materials and is fun, functional, and perfect for gifting or personal use.
Crochet No-Sew Wallet Tutorial
The video provides a step-by-step tutorial for crocheting an adorable bear or frog-inspired wallet. Using 3.5mm crochet hooks, cotton yarn in multiple colors, and accessories like 8mm eyes, silicone glue, scissors, and buttons, the teacher guides viewers through creating chains, single crochets, and double crochets for shaping the wallet.
It also includes adding cute details like ears, a button closure, and a smiling face.
- Materials Used
- 3.5 mm crochet hook.
- Cotton yarn in four colors.
- 8 mm eyes for decoration.
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- Silicone glue to attach the eyes.
- Scissors, a needle, buttons, and a card for wallet measurement.
- Base of the Wallet
- Starts with a slip knot and creates a foundation chain.
- Single crochets are made into each chain, with special adjustments for the ends to form a rounded base.
- Switches to double crochets for several rounds, building the wallet’s body and adjusting for desired height.
- Stitch markers are used to keep track of starting points.
- Adding Ears or Eyes
- Crochets the ears (for a bear) or eyes (for a frog) on the top edge in specific positions.
- Uses front loop-only stitches for detail work, including multiple double crochets for the ears/eyes.
- Creating the Wallet Cover
- Forms the flap using back loop-only double crochets.
- Adds a buttonhole in the middle of the flap by chaining and skipping a stitch.
- Completes the flap with additional rows for proper coverage.
- Decorative Details
- Creates blush spots and the white/black parts of the eyes using magic rings and simple crochet techniques.
- Stitches these pieces together and attaches them to the wallet with silicone glue.
- Embroiders a smile using black thread to complete the face.
- Final Touches
- Attaches a button using yarn and ensures durability.
- Hides all loose ends inside the wallet with a crochet hook.