Learn how to crochet a cute, handmade T-shirt yarn coin purse using materials like a plastic frame, polyester thread, with a complete tutorial. It also offers insights on sewing the wallet onto a frame and adding a handle or keychain. Viewers can adjust sizes and use alternate materials as needed.

The tutorial walks through techniques such as magic rings, single crochets, increasing stitches, and spike stitches, ensuring a perfect circular base for the purse. Follow through with us for the complete tutorial!

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The video begins with a warm greeting to viewers, both returning and new. The creator introduces the project: a cute crocheted wallet/purse made without leather beads. The tutorial promises to guide viewers through the step-by-step process of crafting the wallet.

Round Mini Crochet Purse Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Polyester yarn (or any sturdy yarn for purses; quantity depends on size)
• Crochet hook: 3 mm
• Purse frame: Small round or plastic purse frame (approx. 4″ wide)
• Handmade tag (optional)
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle (for sewing)
• Scissors
• Keychain ring, wristlet, or ID holder (optional, for attachment)

Key Abbreviations (US Terminology)

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Special Notes

• Finished purse size: approx. 3.5″ height, 4″ width (adjust rounds for custom size).
• Sturdy yarn and tight tension help purse keep its shape.
• Place stitch marker at the start of rounds to avoid losing count.
• Adjust number of stitches placed in purse frame for both sides to ensure symmetry.
• The base is a flat circle; body uses spike (long and short sc) stitches for texture.
• You can use this circle as a base for other projects (e.g., coasters or motifs).

Step-by-Step Pattern

1. Purse Base (Work in Rounds)

Round 1

• Make a magic ring, ch 1.
• Work 6 sc into the ring.
• Tighten ring. (6 sts)
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Round 2

• Increase in every st: 2 sc in each st around.
• (12 sts)

Round 3

• (1 sc, inc) repeat around.
• (18 sts)
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Round 4

• (2 sc, inc) repeat around.
• (24 sts)

Round 5

• (3 sc, inc) repeat around.
• (30 sts)

Round 6 (Offsetting increases for a more round circle)

• (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) repeat around. (Start with 2 sc, then inc, 2 sc, inc, etc.)
• (36 sts)

Round 7

• (5 sc, inc) repeat around.
• (42 sts)

Round 8 (Offsetting increases)

• (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) repeat around.
• (48 sts)

2. Purse Body (Spike Stitch)

Body Rounds

• Place a stitch marker for round start.
• For the first body round, create one full round of sc (48 sc).
• Next round: alternate long sc (spike stitch, worked one round below) and regular sc:
  • 1 long sc, 1 sc, repeat around.
• Continue spiral rounds, working long sc, sc alternately, keeping the base flat for the first round, and then letting the sides grow upward as you continue.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first long sc.
• Continue rounds until purse body is about 7–7.5 cm (2.75–3″) tall, or desired height. Final round should end at the stitch marker for symmetry.

3. Last Body Round and Edging

• At desired height, work one round of sc around the top edge.
• Finish: Join with slip stitch (sl st) to first sc. You may add another round of sl st for reinforcement if desired.
• Cut yarn long enough for sewing the purse into the frame.
• Weave in all ends.
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4. Assembly

• Attach purse body evenly into the purse frame using a yarn needle and the same yarn or matching thread.
• Divide stitches evenly; the same number of stitches should be sewn into each hole of the frame on both sides.
• Stretch gently when sewing for a neat fit.
• Secure yarn and trim ends.
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5. Accessories (Optional)

• Attach keychain ring, wristlet, or ID holder if desired.
• Add a tag or charm for a personal touch.
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Conclusion

This pattern produces a cute, sturdy round mini purse, suitable for small essentials or use as a coin pouch, keychain, or ID holder. The project is beginner-friendly, highly customizable in size, and works up quickly. The spike stitch adds texture and style.

Pattern Correction & Tips

Pattern Correction:

• For a perfectly round base, offset increases as shown in Rounds 6 and 8.
• Adjust round count as needed to perfectly fit your purse frame.

Tips:

• Use a tight tension and sturdy yarn for a firm purse.
• Place a stitch marker at the start of each round to help keep track.
• Count your stitches after each increase round to ensure accuracy.
• When sewing into the frame, take your time to secure each stitch for durability and a neat finish.
• Customize with colors, embroidery, or charms.

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