Build a purse you’ll love to carry and enjoy with this free crochet pattern, featuring silk cord that adds a touch of charm to a handmade bag designed for daily adventures.

Featured By Mary Tejidos

There’s something so satisfying about making your own accessories, and this simple yet elegant crochet purse is a perfect example. Using soft and shiny silk cord, this project creates a delicate and stylish purse that feels luxurious yet is super fun to make. It’s small enough to carry your essentials, like coins, keys, or even lip balm, but it’s also a great decorative piece for special occasions.

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One of the special stitches used in this pattern is the long single crochet. This stitch adds a beautiful texture to the body of the purse, giving it a unique, almost woven like appearance. The pattern alternates between regular single crochet and long single crochet stitches, which creates a charming finish that’s simple yet eye catching. With these stitches mastered, you’re not just making a purse, you’re adding another skill to your crochet toolbox that you can use for scarves, hats, table mats, or even throw pillow covers.

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The purse also includes a sturdy rectangular base and is finished off with a clean and polished round of slip stitches to make the edges smooth. What makes it extra special is the addition of a classy gold toned kiss lock clasp and a chic pearl handle, these tiny details really elevate the final look.

And if you’re wondering what else you can make, the same basic pattern and techniques could be used to create mini pouches, cell phone cases, or even small gift bags. With just a few adjustments, like changing the size or colors, you can make a whole collection of cute and functional items.

Crochet Pattern: Elegant Coin Purse with Pearl Handle and Kiss Lock Closure

Quick Overview of the Pattern

Project Name: Elegant Coin Purse
Techniques Used: Single crochet, long and short single crochet variations, square base creation
Features:
- Sturdy square base for structure
- Gold toned kiss lock clasp for an elegant finish
- Optional pearl handle for a classy touch
Purpose: Stylish coin purse for personal use, gifts, or even a small clutch for special events
Size: 12 cm tall, 15 cm wide

Notes

Be sure to check the dimensions of your clasp before starting the project. Resize the base accordingly, if required.
Tension is key for this project to ensure that the purse fits snugly into the clasp at the end. If the piece turns out larger than the clasp opening, you may add a couple of rows of slip stitches to reduce the size.
Always work carefully when using fire near the nylon thread to prevent accidental burns or damage to your piece.
Hide yarn tails under stitches for a neat finish, and use a lighter to seal the ends of nylon thread to prevent unraveling.

Skill Level

Beginner to intermediate. Basic crochet knowledge is recommended, but if you’re new, the tutorial breaks down each technique step by step.

Materials

Nylon thread: 30 gauge nylon thread in a color of your choice
Hooks:
- 3.5 mm crochet hook (main hook)
- 2.5 mm hook (for weaving in smaller ends)
Additional materials:
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Lighter
- Needle (for stitching)
- 80 cm aluminum chain (with pre attached jump rings)
- 25 cm pearl handle with any size pearls (optional, or you can create your own)
- Personalized nameplate (optional)
- Gold plated kiss lock clasp (10 cm wide, with holes for stitching)
- Silk cord/rat tail cord (2 mm thick, 144 yards per roll). Only half the roll is required for this project.

Measurements / Sizing

Height: 12 cm
Width: 15 cm
Weight (including hardware): ~195 g
This coin purse uses approximately 72 yards of silk cord (half of a standard roll).

Gauge

Gauge isn’t crucial for this project as long as your clasp fits snugly to the finished bag. Ensure tight and consistent stitches for structure and aesthetics.

Stitch Abbreviations

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
inc = increase (2 stitches in the same space)
long sc = long single crochet

Special Stitches

Long Single Crochet (Long sc)

Insert hook into the base of the stitch below the current row.
Yarn over, draw up a loop, matching the height to the current row.
Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.

The Crochet Pattern

Creating the Square Base

Foundation Chain:
- Start with a slipknot using the silk cord. Chain 10 stitches. Add an extra chain for turning (total of 11 chains).
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Row 1:
- Work 1 single crochet (sc) into the back loops of the chain, starting from the 2nd bump. Continue working 1 sc in each bump until the end of the row. You will have a total of 10 stitches.
Rows 2–9:
- Chain 1, turn the work, and continue crocheting 1 sc in each stitch across for 10 single crochets in total per row.
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- Repeat this process for a total of 9 rows.
Final Round for the Base:
- To strengthen the edges, work 1 round of single crochet around the square’s perimeter.
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- At each corner, add 3 increases (3 single crochets in 1 stitch). Use stitch markers to track the beginning and end of your round. You should complete this round with 44 stitches.
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Finishing Touches:
- Weave and secure the yarn tails under the stitches using a thinner needle. Burn the ends using a lighter to prevent unwinding.

Crocheting the Bag Body

Round 1 (Simple Single Crochet):
- With the right side facing down, work 1 row of single crochet stitches into the edge of the base stitch loops.
- Insert the hook under the center of each chain, picking up the top loop and the loop at the back. Complete the round with 44 stitches.
Round 2 (Stitch Pattern):
- Switch to the stitch pattern made of short and long single crochet stitches as follows:
  - Start with a short sc worked in the center of the chain.
  - Work a long sc into the chain base of the next stitch.
  - Alternate between short and long sc for the entire round.
Remainder Rounds (3–18):
- Alternate the start of each round:
  - Odd numbered rounds begin with a short sc.
  - Even-numbered rounds begin with a long sc.
- Follow the stitch pattern (short sc, long sc) around the edge, stacking long stitches over short stitches and vice versa.
Continue Rounds for Desired Height:
- Crochet until you achieve the desired height. For the example, 18 rounds result in a height of 11 cm. Count the zigzag pattern to keep track of rounds (18 rounds total).
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Adjusting the Bag Opening (If Necessary):
- If the completed bag is larger than the kiss-lock clasp, work 2–3 rounds of slip stitches to tighten the mouth slightly.
- Alternatively, stop early if the bag already fits into the clasp based on your measurements.

Assembling the Coin Purse

Attach the Clasp:
- Insert the edge of the bag into the kiss-lock clasp. The clasp will have holes for threading the stitches.
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- Use nylon thread and a needle for stitching. Work forward and backward through the small loops and securely tighten each stitch. Continue this process for both sides of the clasp until finished.
- After completing the stitching, ensure all yarn ends are hidden and seal the ends with a lighter.
Attach the Pearl Handle:
- Attach the pearl handle using the provided fittings or by counting even spaces on the clasp to make it symmetrical. Secure the handle on either side of the clasp mechanism.

Assembly & Finished Size

Final dimensions: 12 cm height, 15 cm width
Weight: 195 g (with hardware)
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Optional handle adds a touch of class and functionality to the design. Equipped with a sturdy clasp, the purse is suitable for hand-carry or hands-free use.

Conclusion and Ending Words

Your elegant handmade coin purse is now complete. With its structured base, versatile stitch design, and luxurious finishes, this coin purse is both functional and stylish. It’s perfect for carrying essentials, gifting friends and family, or even using as an accessory for special occasions. Plus, you can create approximately two purses from a single roll of silk cord.

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