Add a fresh twist to your crochet collection with these charming fruit coin purses! This pattern features two playful designs—a juicy watermelon slice and a zesty citrus segment made to look just like your favorite summer treats.
Crochet Coin Purses
With easy-to-follow stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and fun color changes, these purses are both beginner-friendly and satisfying to make. They’re perfect for gifting, selling at craft fairs, or adding a splash of personality to your everyday accessories. Customize them with beads, a crochet leaf, or your own color palette to make each one unique. These vibrant little purses are the perfect blend of cute, creative, and functional!
Materials
- Cotton yarn: red, white, and green
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Kiss lock frame
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: Black beads for seeds
Stitches Used
- Magic Ring
- Single Crochet (SC)
- Single Crochet Increase
- Half Double Crochet (HDC)
- Back Loop Only (BLO)
Instructions
Measure the Kiss Lock
- Measure the outer diameter of your kiss lock to determine coin purse size.
Crochet Red Circle (Flesh)
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Work increasing rounds using single crochet until the diameter matches your measurement.
- Repeat the same for the second side.
Add White Round (Rind Inner)
- Attach white yarn.
- Crochet one increasing round using SC.
Add Green Round (Outer Rind)
- Switch to green yarn.
- Work one round of HDC with increases.
Mark Sewing Range
- Align crochet circle with the kiss lock.
- Use pins or markers to mark the stitches where the kiss lock will attach.
Crochet Volume Section
- Between the marked points, work HDC in BLO to create depth.
Attach to Kiss Lock
- Sew the curved top section of the circle to one side of the kiss lock.
- Repeat for the second piece on the other side of the kiss lock.
(Optional) Add Beads
- Use black beads to simulate watermelon seeds.
- Sew them onto the red section.
Join Both Sides
- With the wrong sides facing in, sew the two sides together using BLO of the green HDC edge.
Materials Needed
- Cotton yarn: white and orange/yellow
- Optional: green yarn for leaf
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Kiss lock frame
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitches Used
- Magic Ring
- Single Crochet (SC)
- Single Crochet Increase
- Half Double Crochet (HDC)
- Chain, Slip Stitch, Double Crochet, Triple Crochet (for leaf)
2nd Pattern
Instructions
Measure Kiss Lock
- Measure the frame to calculate desired diameter.
Crochet Center with Color Changes
- Alternate white and orange/yellow in increasing SC rounds to create a citrus segment look.
- Repeat for the second piece.
Solid White Round
- Crochet one round of SC using white yarn.
Orange Peel Border
- Switch to orange yarn.
- Crochet one round of HDC stitches.
Volume Section
- As with the watermelon, work HDC in BLO between marked points.
Attach to Kiss Lock
- Sew crocheted piece to kiss lock.
- Repeat for second piece.
Join Sides
- Stitch both pieces together using BLO technique.
Optional Leaf Attachment (Lemon/Orange Purse)
Steps:
- Chain 8.
- Row 1 (first side of leaf):
- Slip Stitch in 2nd ch from hook.
- SC, HDC, DC, TRC, DC, HDC, SC across.
- Row 2 (opposite side of chain):
- SC, HDC, DC, TRC, DC, HDC, SC, Slip Stitch.
- Sew the leaf to the top of the kiss lock.
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