Crochet Strawberry Coin Purse Pattern for Modern Looks
The crochet strawberry coin purse is one of those little projects that is useful and cute! It feels like a handmade accessory but the straight line design doesn’t make it too showy or decorative.
At the end of this project you have a sweet little purse which you can use to store coins, earbuds, jewelry, hair clips and anything else you want. You don’t have to fear that your little precious items will fall down as this purse will keep them safe.
The strawberry-themed design is drawn from the red body, green leafy head and small embroidered seeds. It doesn’t take a lot of yarn to make one. This really is an excellent project compared to bigger crochet projects. Create one in traditional red and green, or alter the colors for a more modern style.
What You’ll Need for This Crochet Strawberry Coin Purse
Use a smooth yarn that will highlight the stitches. Cotton is especially helpful in creating a purse as it provides a good amount of structure and it doesn’t stretch as much as some of the soft acrylic yarns.
Either DK or worsted-weight yarn is suitable, but keep in mind that a change in yarns will also alter the finished size.
- Red cotton yarn
- Green cotton yarn
- Small amount of cream or white yarn
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Small zipper, about a 3-4 inch size.
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Polyester fiberfill, optional
- Sewing needle and thread to match the thread.
Abbreviations Used
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| mr | Magic Ring |
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single Crochet |
| hdc | Half Double Crochet |
| inc | Increase |
| inv dec | Invisible Decrease |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| st | Stitch |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
| FO | Fasten Off |
Before You Begin
The strawberry purse is made from two matching red panels. The panels connect to the side panels and the bottom of the garment (top is left open for the zipper).
This construction simplifies customization of this project. Add additional rounds to each panel to make the purse larger; stop early to make the purse smaller.
Stitches should be fairly tight. A sturdy material is useful for a purse as it will not allow small objects to go through the crochet loop.
If fabric is too open, use a smaller hook. If it is very tight and hard to crochet into, work up a single stitch.
Detail Tip: Use the same tension to make both red panels. No matter how small the difference is, on a small project, one side will be bigger than the other.
Strawberry Body Panels
Using red yarn, make two identical panels.
Round 1
Use a magic ring.
6 sc in mr (6)
Pull tightly to close the ring.
Round 2
6 inc (12)
Round 3
(1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Round 5
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Round 6
(4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
Now the panel should resemble a tiny circle.
Rounds 7–10
Knit 1, purl 1 around.
36 sc (36)
The piece will begin to grow taller instead of wider.
Round 11
(5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
Rounds 12–15
42 sc (42)
Round 16
To taper slightly to make strawberry shape, start to decrease.
(5 sc, inv dec) × 6 (36)
Round 17
(4 sc, inv dec) × 6 (30)
Weave yarn ends in, speed off.
Repeat the whole process to make the second panel.
Wait until the two panels are dry before sewing them together. The strawberry seeds and leafy top details will be easier to add to the pieces when they are still flat.
Add the Strawberry Seeds
It’s the particular that makes the purse identifiable.
Use cream or white yarn, and a tapestry needle. Simple elongated stitches can be made across the red body to look like strawberry seeds.
Do not sow in straight rows, but sow in small groups. Natural strawberries are seed-covered so if the seeds are not all in the same position, it will appear more realistic in the finished purse.
If you are making a modern design, then keep the seeds minimal. Typically 10-16 small embroidered stitches will suffice.
Pale yellow yarn can also be used instead of white. This produces a flatter contrast, and can really be a great look with darker shades of red yarn.
For small seed embroideries, use black embroidery thread for a graphic style. This provides the purse with a strong, contemporary style.
Making a Green Strawberry Top
Now create the leaves out of green yarn.
Begin with a magic ring.
Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6) Round 2: 6 inc (12)Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Unfasten and leave a long sewing tail.
The base should be approximately as wide as the top opening of strawberry panels.
Creating the Leaves
Small pointed bits are added all around the green circle to create the leafy top.
Mark 5 or 6 points which are equally spaced.
On each leaf add green yarn and work:
- Row 1: 3 sc (3)
- Row 2: sc across (3)
- Row 3: inv dec, 1 sc (2)
- Row 4: inv dec (1)
Fasten off.
Repeat around the green base…
These leaf shapes don’t have to be exactly alike. There can be differences in the top that make them look more natural.
To give an air of a cleaner modern look, make leaves short, pointy. If you’re looking for a fun purse, go longer and more extreme.
Joining the Strawberry Purse
- Put the 2 red panels together, with the wrong sides of each panel facing each other.
- Tighten the edges up straight.
- Working near one upper corner, single crochet sides and bottom in red yarn.
- Do both panels simultaneously.
- Round: 1 sc through both layers around each side and down bottom edge.
- Leave the top open.
- Avoid closing the top edge as this is where the zipper will go.
- If you want a 100% flat finish, try to sew the panels with a tapestry needle. Crochet joining is slightly more decorative, while sewing is a cleaner and flatter seam.
Adding the Zipper
Zippers provide a safe way to close the coin purse and make it a lot more convenient.
Run the zipper behind the open top edge. Place it carefully, ensuring the teeth are vertical.
Sew with the same colour of red yarn or with the colour of the zipper.
Stitch with small even stitches one side of the zipper to the inside of the first piece. Next, glue the other side to the second piece of paper.
Don’t rush into this step. One of the simplest ways that you can make a handmade purse look a bit out of whack is to have a crooked zipper.
To ensure that the crochet material does not catch, open and close the zipper a couple of times before final stitches.
A straight black, cream, gold or silver-colored metal zipper can lend a more modern touch to the strawberry design for a coin purse.
Video Pattern Here:
Attaching the Leafy Top
Lay the green strawberry head on top of the edge of the purse.
The center should be located above the zip code.
Sew the green securely to the red body ensuring that the green is not sewn through the moving section of the zipper.
Naturalise the leaves to point outwards.
After sewing on the top, weave in all the ends of the yarn.
Making the Purse Look More Modern
The traditional strawberry combination is pretty but can be altered to make it a more modern accessory.
Experiment with burgundy and dark greens to achieve a deeper color. The Strawberry’s color is made more subdued by dusty rose and sage green. To make a minimalist version cream with muted red can be used.
Another option is to leave out the embroidered seeds, and only add a few small stitches. This forms a strawberry-themed shape without the cutesy factor.
Another option is to use one solid colour for the body and add a contrasting green top. This can be quite a stylish look when the top is green leafy and the body is deep navy or chocolate brown.
To create a cute crochet purse, leave the original red and green colors and embroider a face in the middle of the seeds.
Practical Uses for Your Strawberry Coin Purse
The uses you can make with your strawberry coin purse are endless.
This small purse has a lot more to offer than just coins.
Use it for:
- Loose change
- Earbuds
- USB drives
- Hair ties
- Rings and earrings
- Lip balm
- Small sewing supplies
- Medication containers
- Tiny craft accessories
- Gift cards
Can also be used for making a nice homemade gift. Put a small note inside and then stuff it with chocolates, a gift card or something small and unexpected!
The purse’s compact design makes it ideal for a stocking stuffer, party favour or small birthday present.
Tips for a Neat Finish
Do not enlarge or reduce the size of the red panels. Count rounds not only by looking at the pieces.
Tapered area: use invisible decreases! They provide the body with a more level look.
Avoid stuffing the purse. When assembling with fiberfill, use only enough to form the panels.
Use time with the zipper. It’s worth an additional few minutes to get it in line correctly.
Last but not least, carefully cover all yarn tails. A small project can appear unfinished if there are any loose ends.
Final Thoughts
The crochet strawberry coin purse is a great little example of how a simple shape can be used to create a useful tool that can be used every day, with a few well-placed details. With the red body, small embroidered seeds and leafy green top, the strawberry appearance is easily achieved without sophisticated crochet skills.
After the basic one, it is easy to experiment. Make a whole collection, add different colors, size it up/down, use a different zipper, etc.
It’s also a really rewarding “scrap-yarn” project. Very little of each color is needed and the potted purse is quite practical to take with you daily.
This strawberry purse is fun to make and is a great addition to your handmade purses.
FAQS
How difficult is this crochet strawberry coin purse pattern?
The pattern is designed for intermediate and confident beginner crocheters. Crochet panels involve only basic increases and decreases and the zipper will need a bit of patience when putting it together.
Which Yarns are suitable to make a crochet Strawberry purse?
Use a cotton yarn as this will make a sturdy fabric and will display the stitches. Cotton blends and smooth acrylic yarn that is smooth also can do the job.
Is it possible to make the purse without a zipper?
Yes. The zipper can be replaced with a snap button, magnetic snap or a drawstring. A zipper is the most secure way to close coins and other small objects.
Can I make the purse made from strawberries bigger?
Yes. Work more plain rounds then work additional increase rounds to widen the panels and then work more plain rounds before starting the decrease rounds. Keep in mind that the bigger the purse, the larger the zipper will need to be.
