Crochet Money Purse Pattern – Cute little purse to keep your small change in, also ideal for a child’s lunch money.
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Crocheted in a light worsted yarn in a pretty open shell design this free crochet pattern is below in UK and USA format, just scroll down to get it.
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Crochet Money Purse Pattern UK
Pattern Number CNC286
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Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
Group. (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into same stitch or space
Dec. Decrease
Pull up a loop from each of next 2st, yrh pull through all loops.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
Approx Finished Size: 4 x 3.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
15 grams of Stylecraft Special DK
4.00mm Clover Crochet Hook, decorative button
TENSION – 1 pattern rpt & 2.5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Made in multiples of 3.
Make 21ch loosely, work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, miss 1ch, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next ch, miss 2ch, 1dc into next ch, * miss 2ch, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next ch, miss 2ch, 1dc into next ch * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, miss 1ch, 1tr into last ch. Turn. (3 groups)
Pattern Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next dc, 1dc into centre tr of group * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into last dc. Turn.
Back & Front – Rpt Pattern Row until you have worked 18 rows, place colour marker each end. Turn.
Flap – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1htr into dc, * 1dc into each of next (tr, 1ch space, tr, 1ch space, tr), 1htr into dc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (20dc)
Decrease Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, dec 1dc over next 2st, (twice) 1dc into each of next 10st, dec 1dc over next 2st, (twice) 1dc into htr. Turn. (16dc)
Starting with 1ch 1dc into base of 1ch and turning at the end of each row, work 6 more rows of 1dc into each dc to end. Fasten off. (20dc)
Join yarn to the starting chain edge and work 1dc into each ch to end. Fasten off. (20dc)
Fold work from dc edge to the marker (see pics 1 & 2)
Edging – With RS facing and back of purse towards you, join yarn to the bottom right hand corner of the fold, 1ch, 1dc into next 15 row ends (picking up both sides of work to seal edges) 1dc into each of the next 7 row ends on flap, 3dc into corner, 1dc in each of the next 7dc, make 5ch (button loop), 1dc into each of the next 7dc, 3dc into corner, 1dc in each of the next 7 row ends on flap, work 1dc into each of the remaining 15 row ends (picking up both sides of work to seal edges) (see pic 3)
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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See more free crochet bags & purses patterns:-
Ribbed Purse – Market Tote – Coin Purse
Drawstring Pouch – Round Bag – Clutch Purse
hope you enjoy all the designs, happy crocheting!
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Crochet Money Purse Pattern USA
Pattern Number CNC286
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
yo. Yarn Over Hook
Group. (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in same stitch or space
Dec. Decrease
Pull up a loop from each of next 2st, yo pull through all loops.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Approx Finished Size: 4 x 3.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
15 grams of Stylecraft Special DK
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
4.00mm Clover Crochet Hook, decorative button
GAUGE – 1 pattern rpt & 2.5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Made in multiples of 3.
ch21 loosely, work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, skip ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next ch, skip 2ch, 1sc in next ch, * skip 2ch, (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next ch, skip 2ch, 1sc in next ch * rpt from * to * to last 2ch, skip ch1, 1dc in last ch. Turn. (3 groups)
Pattern Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next sc, 1sc in centre dc of group * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in last sc. Turn.
Back & Front – Rpt Pattern Row until you have worked 18 rows, place colour marker each end. Turn.
Flap – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1hdc in sc, * 1sc in each of next (dc, ch1 space, dc, ch1 space, dc), 1hdc in sc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (20sc)
Decrease Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, dec 1sc over next 2st, (twice) 1sc in each of next 10st, dec 1sc over next 2st, (twice) 1sc in hdc. Turn. (16sc)
Starting with ch1 1sc in base of ch1 and turning at the end of each row, work 6 more rows of 1sc in each sc to end. Fasten off. (20sc)
Join yarn to the starting chain edge and work 1sc in each ch to end. Fasten off. (20sc)
Fold work from sc edge to the marker (see pics 1 & 2)
Edging – With RS facing and back of purse towards you, join yarn to the bottom right hand corner of the fold, ch1, 1sc in next 15 row ends (picking up both sides of work to seal edges) 1sc in each of the next 7 row ends on flap, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each of the next 7sc, ch5 (button loop), 1sc in each of the next 7sc, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each of the next 7 row ends on flap, work 1sc in each of the remaining 15 row ends (picking up both sides of work to seal edges) (see pic 3)
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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