Cute Stitch-Inspired Crochet Coin Purse — Step-by-Step Pattern
This easy, step-by-step pattern shows how to crochet a small, Stitch-inspired coin purse. Suitable for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, it includes a materials list, detailed rounds for the purse body, ears and eyes, plus simple assembly instructions. Gather your yarn and hook, and follow along to make a charming handmade gift for any Lilo & Stitch fan.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, the Crochet Coin Purse Stitch is a fun and rewarding project that will surely bring a smile to your face every time you use it. Gather your yarn and hook, and let's start stitching up some cozy and adorable coin purses! This will be a great gift for any Lilo and Stitch fan!
Finished Stitch-inspired coin purse — front view.
Materials Needed:
- Cotton yarn (colors: black, light blue, blue, white)
- Optional: Acrylic yarn
- Sewing thread (color: blue)
- Needle
- Safety pin (as a stitch marker)
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Optional: 2.2 mm hook
- Optional: Blush for decoration
Crochet Pattern:
Body of the Purse:
Start with Blue Yarn:
Make a magic ring and chain 1.
Round 1:
Crochet 6 single crochets (sc) inside the ring.
Pull the tail to close the circle.
Place a stitch marker at the last stitch.
Round 2:
Work an increase in every stitch (2 sc in each stitch).
Total: 12 single crochets.
Round 3:
Work 1 single crochet in the first stitch, then increase in the next stitch.
Repeat all the way around.
Total: 18 single crochets.
Round 4:
Work 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then increase in the third stitch.
Repeat all the way around.
Total: 24 single crochets.
Close-up of the increasing rounds forming the base of the purse.
Round 5:
Work 1 single crochet in the next 3 stitches, then increase in the fourth stitch.
Repeat all the way around.
Total: 30 single crochets.
Round 6:
Work 1 single crochet in the next 4 stitches, then increase in the fifth stitch.
Repeat all the way around.
Total: 36 single crochets.
Rounds 7-16:
Work 1 single crochet in each stitch all the way around for a total of 10 rounds.
Total: Maintain at 36 single crochets per round.
Finish:
Slip stitch in the next stitch, chain 1, and fasten off.
Purse body shaped to a flat base ready for assembly.
Ears (Make 2):
Using Blue Yarn:
Make a slipknot and chain 6.
Round 1:
Work 2 sc in the second chain from the hook, and 1 sc in the next 3 stitches.
In the last stitch, work 3 sc.
Turn your work and work 1 sc in the next 3 stitches, then increase in the last stitch.
Total: 12 single crochets.
Round 2:
Work 2 increases in the next 2 stitches, 1 sc in the next 3 stitches, increase 3 times, 1 sc in the next 3 stitches, and increase in the last stitch.
Total: 18 single crochets.
Round 3:
Repeat pattern: increase, sc, increase, sc 3, increase three times, sc 3, and finally an increase.
Total: 24 single crochets.
Slip stitch in the next stitch, chain 1, and fasten off.
Two crocheted ear pieces before attachment.
Eyes (Make 2):
Using Black Yarn & 3.2 mm Hook:
Create a magic ring and chain 1.
Round 1:
Crochet 6 single crochets inside the ring.
Close the circle and change to light blue yarn.
Round 2:
Increase (2 sc in one stitch) three times.
Work 1 sc followed by 1 half double crochet (hdc) in the same stitch.
In the next stitch, work 1 double crochet (dc) and 1 treble crochet (tr) in the same stitch.
Continue with 1 dc and 1 hdc in the next stitch.
Slip stitch in the next stitch, chain 1, and fasten off.
Crocheted eyes in black and light blue, ready to sew on.
Assembly:
Sew the purse body to the metal clasp.
Attach the ears and eyes to the body as desired.
Finishing Touches:
Enjoy your new crochet purse and consider adding any optional decorations such as blush or using the sewing thread for extra detailing.
Completed coin purse attached to metal clasp with ears and eyes sewn on.