Free Cute Crochet Coin Purse Pattern

This sweet little crochet coin purse is the kind of small, meaningful project I never get tired of making. It is compact enough to tuck into a handbag or a coat pocket, and it keeps small essentials like change, lip balm, or jewelry secure and stylishly contained.

We build it from a simple spiral base that grows round by round, then work straight up for the body and sew it neatly to a metal clasp frame. The stitches are simple, the shape is tidy, and the finished purse has that quiet handmade charm that makes it perfect for gifting, selling, or keeping for your own everyday rhythm.

Cotton yarn is my pick here for its durability and structure. A metal purse clasp with holes for sewing gives much better security than a glued clasp, and once you match your stitches to the clasp holes, the finish looks beautifully neat.

Materials

• Aran weight (size 4) cotton yarn, such as Lily Sugar ‘n Cream or Scheepjes Calista Cotton
• 4 mm (US G) crochet hook
• Small scissors
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Embroidery thread or cotton thread matching the yarn, for sewing
• Metal purse clasp, about 8.5 cm wide with 23 holes on each side

Abbreviations

• MR: magic circle (magic ring)
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet (the source tutorial is written in UK terms, where this stitch is called a double crochet)
• inc: increase, work 2 sc into the same stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• st/sts: stitch / stitches

Gauge & Size

• Finished size: a small coin purse sized to fit an 8.5 cm metal clasp frame, worked up from a 48-stitch base
• Construction: spiral single crochet rounds, base increased to 48 sts, then 14 straight body rounds, sewn to the clasp
• Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate (the stitches are simple; attaching the clasp takes a little precision and patience)

Coin Purse Pattern

We work in spiral rounds, so use a stitch marker to keep track of where each round begins. Keep your stitches tight for sturdiness, especially since the top edge needs to match the clasp holes.

Round 1: Begin with a magic circle and lock it with a chain. Place 6 sc into the circle. Pull the tail end tightly to close the circle. (6 sts)

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)

Round 3: Alternate between 1 sc and an increase (2 sc in one stitch) around. (18 sts)

Round 4: Work 1 increase, then 2 sc, repeating around. (24 sts)

Round 5: Work 1 increase, then 3 sc, repeating around. (30 sts)

Round 6: Work 1 increase, then 4 sc, repeating around. (36 sts)

Round 7: Work 1 increase, then 5 sc, repeating around. (42 sts)

Round 8: Work 1 increase, then 6 sc, repeating around. (48 sts)

Rounds 9 to 22 (Body): Once the base has 48 stitches, work upward without increasing. Work 1 sc into each stitch for 14 rounds (or fewer rounds if you would like a shorter purse). As you work, flip the purse to ensure the outside faces outward while you continue. (48 sts each round)

Finishing & Assembly

After completing the 14 body rounds, finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail, chain one, and cut the yarn. Turn the purse inside out and weave in loose ends securely using a darning needle.

Now we secure the purse to the metal clasp. Use embroidery thread or cotton thread for sewing. Position the clasp correctly, ensuring the inner side faces upward. Sew through each hole of the clasp and match it to one crochet stitch. First sew in one direction, then go back in reverse to create a clean running stitch design. Knot the remaining thread securely and weave in or trim the excess ends for a neat finish.

Tips

To avoid confusion while working on rounds, use stitch markers and a row counter. Keeping track of stitches ensures proper alignment with the clasp holes, and marking rows helps improve accuracy as you crochet.

You can alter the number of rounds for different purse sizes. Work fewer increase rounds and a shorter body for a tiny purse, or keep going for a small makeup bag.

A switch to lighter yarn will make the finished purse less bulky, but keep your stitches tight either way so the purse holds its shape.

These little purses lay flat for easy and cost-effective postage, which makes them a lovely handmade gift to send to a friend.