Sweet Nothings Crochet: AN EASY COIN PURSE

Sweet Nothings Crochet free crochet pattern blog , photo of the Easy coin purse

AN EASY COIN PURSE

I found a chart for a coin purse on a Pinterest board, and with the upcoming festive season, thought this would be an ideal gift. I have made this both as this coin purse as well as a larger spectacle case. So here are my notes for this creation.

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Materials used : Polyester purse yarn, about 1 cone, with a 3.25 mm ccrochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; stitch markers ; embroidery needle.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e or unbranded knitting cotton as well

General yarn info : This polyester yarn is available only in India.

The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Size : ~ 8.25” x 5”
Today's project has a fixed size start (which means it will have a fixed size finish)
May I suggest that you make one of this pattern and size first and then see if you want or can increase it.

Gauge : 5 dc (across) x 2 dc rows (high) = 1”
Gauge is not important

Skill level : Intermediate to advanced

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Foundation double crochet (fdc) : This is a unique way of starting a project directly with a row of double crochet stitches. Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/hjNUYVvyU9k

Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

How to line your bag : Check this link below

http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/

How to attach a zipper on your bag : http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1

How to make a rounded cord for the handle : View the video link below for a really simple way to make a rounded cord handle for your handbag. http://vimeo.com/88972371

How to make an I-cord : A neat way to make an I-cord in this video by June at http://www.planetjune.com/blog/how-to-crochet-an-i-cord/

Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet ch : Chain

sp : Space sl-st : Slip stitch

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

fdc : Foundation Double Crochet

Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I usually work with the principle of stitch count and bag measurement. However in today's project, this is a fixed size start. May I suggest that you make one of this pattern and size first and then see if you want or can increase it.

We will start with an fdc row.
We then work till the end of that row, then work along the vertical bar of the dc, and then turning around, we’ll work along the bottom of our fdc chain.
The following rows will then be worked back and forth to give it this classic shape and effect.
Our flap will be worked in at one end as we grow the sides of our little coin purse. How cute is this, right? So let’s get started.

Start with 29 fdc.

Row 1 : dc in the 1^st dc ;
and each dc till end ;

Turn and work 3 dc in the vertical bar of the last dc ;

Turn and we’ll work all along the bottom of the fdc row with 1 dc in each dc till end. Turn

Note : You may want to place a marker in the 1^st of the 3 corner sts (that we’ve worked on the vertical bar)

Row 2 : dc in the 1^st dc and each dc till the marked st ;

2 dc in the marked dc ; 3 dc in the next dc ;
2 dc in the next dc ;

(Move marker to the 2^nd dc of this last 2 dc set just made) ;

dc in each dc till end. Turn

Row 3 : dc in the 1^st dc and each dc till the marked st ;

2 dc in the marked st ; 2 dc each in the next 2 dc ;
dc in the next dc ; 2 dc each in the next 3 dc

(Move marker to the 2^nd dc of this last 2 dc set just made) ;

dc in each dc till end. Turn

Row 4 : dc in the 1^st dc and each dc till the marked st ;

2 dc in the marked st ; 1 dc in each of the next dc ;

[2 dc in the next dc ; dc in the next dc] ;

rep [to] once ;

dc in the next 2 dc ;
rep [to] 3 times

(Move marker to the 2^nd dc of this last dc of the 2 dc set just made) ;

dc in each dc till end. Turn

Row 5 : dc in the 1^st dc and each dc till the one dc before the marked st ;

ch 1, sk the marked st ; dc in the next dc ;

[ch 1, sk the next dc ; dc in the next dc] ;
rep [to] 8 times ;

(Move marker to the dc after the last ch-1 sp just made) ;

dc in each dc till end. Turn

We will use our dc 3-tog in this row.

dc 3-tog : Double crochet 3-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 3 times (4 lps on hk) ; yo, draw through all lps on hk. One dc 3-tog made.

Double crochet 3-tog : dc 3-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial at https://youtu.be/qlnqXDB3OUM

Row 6 : dc in the 1^st dc and each dc till 1^st ch-1 sp / marked sp ;

dc 3-tog in that 1^st ch-1 sp ;

[ch 2, sk the next dc ; dc 3-tog in the next ch-1 sp] ;
rep [to] 8 times ;

(Move marker to the last dc 3-tog just made) ;

dc in each dc till end. Turn

Row 7 : dc in the 1^st dc and each dc till 1^st dc 3-tog / marked sp ;

dc in the 1^st dc 3-tog ;

[2 dc in the next ch-2 sp ; dc in the next dc 3-tog] ;
rep [to] 8 times ;

(Move marker to the last dc – over that last dc 3-tog) ;

dc in each dc till end. Turn

Row 8 : dc in the 1^st dc and each dc till one dc before the marked dc ;

ch 1, sk the marked dc , dc in the next dc ;

[ch 1, sk the next dc ; dc in the next dc] ;
rep [to] 13 times ;

(Move marker to the last dc – over that last ch-1 sp) ;

dc in each dc till end. Turn

Row 9 : dc in the 1^st dc and each dc till one dc before the marked dc ;

dc 3-tog in the 1^st ch-1 sp ;

[ch 3, sk the next dc ; dc 3-tog in the next ch-1 sp] ;
rep [to] 13 times ;

(Put marker away) ;

dc in each dc till end.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing :

As we have a nice flat purse right now, I’d suggest that you line it (if desired) first and then sew the sides up.
You will then attach your button before you’re finally done with this oh, so cute and awesome little purse.

a) How to line the bag : View the link below to see how to easily line your handbag. http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/

b) When lining the bag use a different coloured lining (i.e not the same colour as the yarn you have used) so that the pattern shows through

c) Easiest I-cord : Check out this video for a really easy I-cord at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI

d) How to attach a zipper : Check this link at http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1

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