Organize small essentials effortlessly with this free crochet coin purse pattern that combines charming style and practical compactness for everyday use.

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Ready to turn your colorful yarn scraps into something truly beautiful? This wonderful Free crochet Coin Purse Pattern is your guide to creating a gorgeous little pouch. It’s the perfect size for holding coins, lip balm, or earbuds, and makes a heartfelt, handmade gift for someone special.

Zipper Coin Purse Crochet Pattern — Free Guide

What makes this coin purse a showstopper is its stunning floral design. Crocheted in a circular, mandala-like shape, it features raised, layered stitches that create a delightful, touchable texture. The vibrant colors pop, making it look like a blooming flower in the palm of your hand.

The purse is cleverly created from two identical decorative circles. You’ll then join them together and add a neat zipper closure, ensuring all your small treasures stay safe and secure. This method results in a wonderfully stylish and durable accessory that is built to last.

For extra convenience, a handy loop strap makes it easy to carry or hook onto your favorite bag as a cute, eye-catching charm. This project is a fantastic way to use up yarn scraps while creating a personalized item that’s both practical and bursting with charm.

Crochet Colorful Coin Purse Pattern

This crochet coin purse is a vibrant, modern accessory that combines circular motifs, shell-like petal stitches, and textural variations to create a unique and functional piece. Utilizing Polycherry yarn in multiple colors and a Tulip 4/0 hook, the purse showcases layered stitch work culminating in an elegant flower motif, followed by careful shaping and assembly with a zipper, making it perfect for everyday use.

Pattern Highlights

• Multi-Color Circular Construction: Successive rounds use changing yarn colors to build textured layers.
• Flower Petal Motif: Rounds 4 and 5 create delicate arches and flower petals adding visual interest.
• Varied Stitch Heights: Combination of double crochet (dc), half-double crochet (hdc), and single crochet (sc) stitches produce depth.
• Back Loop Only Stitching: Adds subtle ribbed texture improving structural firmness.
• Two-Piece Assembly: Construction involves crocheting front and back pieces separately then joining.
• Functional Closure: Attaching a zipper for secure holding of contents.
• Crocheted Strap: Completes the accessory as a wearable, portable item.

Notes

• The purse construction starts from the center outwards using a magic ring technique for a tight circular beginning.
• Stitch counts are critical as they dictate the shape and motif success; careful counting is advised.
• Color changes are intentional at the start of each round and impact the overall design look.
• Working in the back loops only on round 9 adds texture and flexibility for the joining rows.
• When assembling, ensure edges are aligned before stitching pieces and zipper attachment to avoid puckering.
• The strap’s length and attachment position can be personalized per preference.

Skill Level

This pattern suits intermediate crocheters comfortable with:

• Magic ring (MR) start technique
• Double crochet (dc), half-double crochet (hdc), and single crochet (sc)
• Increasing and decreasing stitches
• Working in rounds and rows
• Basic crochet assembly and finishing, including zipper installation
• Crochet cord making for straps

Materials

• Yarn: Polycherry yarn in assorted colors according to your preference for a colorful look.
• Hook: Size 4/0 (Tulip brand preferred, approx. 3.5 mm).
• Accessories:
  • Scissors and lighter for finishing off yarn ends
  • Tapestry needle for assembly and sewing
  • A zipper matching the purse width

Measurements / Sizing

• Diameter of circular motifs before shaping: approximately 12 cm.
• Finished purse dimensions: roughly 11 cm wide and 4–5 cm deep after sewing together and adding the zipper.
• Strap length: customizable depending on desired carrying style.

Gauge and Stitch Pattern

• Gauge is approximate given the creative nature and color changes of the project; tension should be consistent to maintain shape.
• Stitch pattern: circular rounds featuring increases leading to flower petal formations and textured back loop stitches.
• Rows of single crochet back and forth form the final shaping before assembly.

Stitch Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Term	Description
ch	Chain	Yarn over, pull loop through stitch
sc	Single Crochet	Insert hook, yarn over, pull through 2 loops
hdc	Half Double Crochet	Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through 3 loops
dc	Double Crochet	Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through 2 loops twice
sl st	Slip Stitch	Insert hook, yarn over, pull through loops to join
inc	Increase	Working 2 stitches into one base stitch
dec	Decrease	Crochet two stitches together
BLO	Back Loop Only	Insert hook and work stitch through back loop only
MR	Magic Ring	Adjustable ring for tight circular starts

Special Stitches

• Magic Ring (MR): Starting method that allows working stitches in an adjustable loop to minimize holes in the center.
• Flower Petal Cluster: Combination of stitches worked into the same space (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) to form petal shapes.
• HDC Decrease (2 hdc tog): Worked by partially crocheting two half-double crochets then joining together reducing stitch count and shaping round.
• Chains for Arch Formation: Sequences of chains between stitches space create loops or arches integrating free space and pattern dimension.

The Crochet Pattern!

Foundation Round (Round 1)

• Begin with a Magic Ring (MR).
• Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
• Work 11 double crochets (dc) into the ring—total 12 including the chain 3.
• Join the round with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3.

Round 2

• Change to a new color of yarn.
• Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
• Work 2 dc into each stitch around, effectively doubling the stitch count.
• Total stitches: 24 dc.
• Join with a slip stitch.
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Round 3

• Switch to a new color.
• Chain 2 (counts as first half double crochet).
• Alternate the following pattern around:
  • 1 half double crochet (hdc) in one stitch,
  • 1 hdc increase (2 hdc in next stitch).
• Repeat until the round is complete.
• Total stitches after round: 36 hdc.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 4

• Change to a new color.
• Work a pattern to create arches:
  • 1 single crochet (sc), skip 2 stitches, chain 3,
  • Repeat this sequence around the round.
• This creates a series of chain arches resembling scalloped edges.

Round 5

• In each chain 3 arch created in the previous round, work a flower petal motif consisting of:
  • 1 sc,
  • 1 hdc,
  • 1 dc,
  • 1 hdc,
  • 1 sc.
• This forms 12 flower petals distributed evenly around the round.
• Join with slip stitch.

Round 6

• Change to a new color.
• Join with slip stitch at any gap behind petals.
• Chain 1 to start.
• Work 2 half-double crochets together (hdc decrease) into the gaps behind the petals to create a tighter round, followed by chain 3.
• Repeat this combination around the round.
• This gives structure and space behind petals for the following round.
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Round 7

• Into each chain 3 gap created in Round 6, work 4 double crochets (dc).
• Total stitches: 48 dc in this round.
• Join with a slip stitch.

Round 8

• Chain 3, work a series of:
  • 3 dc,
  • then a double crochet increase (2 dc in one stitch).
• Repeat this group to multiply stitch count.
• Total stitches: 60 dc.
• Join with slip stitch.

Round 9

• Work 1 single crochet (sc) in the back loop only (BLO) of each stitch.
• This adds a textured ridge around the circle.
• Total stitches remain 60 sc.
• Join with slip stitch.

Round 10

• Working back and forth in rows (not rounds), crochet rows of single crochet stitches to begin creating structure for the upcoming closure and purse depth.
• Work enough rows to provide desired final depth before assembling.

Assembly & Finished Size

• Crochet a second piece identical to the first, following all steps above.
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• Using a tapestry needle and yarn, sew the two pieces together around the edges, leaving an opening for the zipper placement.
• Attach the zipper carefully with tapestry needle, sewing securely along the purse opening edges.
• Follow the video’s demonstration to crochet a simple cord strap, which is attached to the purse’s side for carrying convenience.
• The assembled purse will be approximately 11 cm in diameter and about 4–5 cm deep, perfect for coins and small accessories.
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Conclusion

This colorful coin purse project blends crochet texture, color play, and intricate crochet stitches to build a lively decorative motif that forms the purse’s main body. By working through rounds of increasing stitch count, forming arches and flower petals, then carefully shaping with single crochet rows, the purse achieves both beauty and functionality.

Intermediate crocheters will enjoy the challenge and gratification of assembling multi-piece motifs and finishing with professional zipper work and a practical crocheted strap. This accessory is perfect for daily use or as a handmade gift that demonstrates thoughtful craftsmanship with vibrant design.