CLASSIC FRAME PURSE

FREE PATTERN WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL

Coin purses are such a cute accessory and a great little gift, also a great project to use scraps of yarn and make interesting color combinations. And there are so beautiful bag fastenings out there that I just had to go and use them for these practical mini bags.

This is basically made with single crochet stitch, back and forth, and constructed of 3 pieces which are seamed together by the end.

Highlight of the purse is the main piece, that’s made with Tapestry Crochet technique, with back and forth variation and a repetitive color work pattern. If you’ve never tried this before, you may want to check my video tutorial (Tapestry crochet, back and forth with single crochet), in which I explain how it’s made. This can make you feel more confident to start the coin purse later.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: Tapestry Crochet
In this technique, you crochet with one yarn while one or more threads are carried and wrapped in between the stitches. Colors are switched throughout rows/rounds to make a drawing. Depending on the project, you will make one or more foundation rows/rounds with one color only and then move on to the tapestry crochet portion of the project.

Then, you can go ahead and see the complete clip for the coin purse, where you will be able to see all the way to attaching your crochet to the bag frame. And complement with row by row, written instructions below.

Little yarn, to draw the color work pattern and shape the sides. And you will also use some regular sewing thread, needles and pins to make the finishing as easy as possible for you. I suggest that you take a detailed look at the kind of frame, because there are different shapes out there. Please note this tutorial specifies instructions for this kind of square frame, which can only be attached from the ends.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

• 3 mm or 3.25 mm (D3) crochet hook
• 50 gr (100 m/ 109 yd) of sport weight, 100% cotton yarn in BROWN
• 50 gr (100 m/ 109 yd) of sport weight, 100% cotton yarn in CREAM
• Regular sewing thread in BROWN
• 10.5 cm bag fastening
• Tapestry needle
• 2 sewing needles
• Pins
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

FINISHED SIZE: 4.3” x 3.9”/ 11 cm x 10 cm

GAUGE (sc with tapestry crochet): 23 sts x 20 rows= 4”/10 cm

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate: This design includes crochet basic stitches, an easy level Tapestry Crochet pattern, easy shaping and finishing techniques.

STITCH GUIDE

• ch: chain
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• rep: repeat
• RS: right side of the work
• WS: wrong side of the work

CLASSIC FRAME PURSE

MAIN PIECE
Crocheted back and forth, starting from one narrow edge. With BROWN, ch 26.
Row 1 (RS): Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc 25, turn= 25 sts
Row 2: From this round on, carry and wrap CREAM yarn. Take it leaving a 4”/ 10 cm strand, don’t make knots. Continue with tapestry crochet, working with one yarn while wrapping unused color in between the sts, making necessary color changes.
With BROWN ch 1, sc 3, (with CREAM sc 1, with BROWN sc 5) rep ( ) 3 times, with CREAM sc 1, with BROWN sc 3, turn= 25 sts
Row 3: With BROWN ch 1, sc 2, (with CREAM sc 3, with BROWN sc 3) rep ( ) 3 times, with CREAM sc 3, with BROWN sc 2, turn= 25 sts (close last sc with CREAM)
Row 4: With CREAM ch 1, sc 2, (with BROWN sc 3, with CREAM sc 3) rep ( ) 3 times, with BROWN sc 3, with CREAM sc 2, turn= 25 sts
Row 5: With CREAM ch 1, sc 1, (with BROWN sc 5, with CREAM sc 1) rep ( ) 4 times, turn= 25 sts
Row 6: With CREAM ch 1, sc 2, (with BROWN sc 3, with CREAM sc 3) rep ( ) 3 times, with BROWN sc 3, with CREAM sc 2, turn= 25 sts (close last sc with BROWN)
Row 7: With BROWN ch 1, sc 2, (with CREAM sc 3, with BROWN sc 3) rep ( ) 3 times, with CREAM sc 3, with BROWN sc 2, turn= 25 sts
Row 8-19: Rep rows 2-7, twice.
Row 20: Rep row 2.
Row 21: Rep row 3, closing last st with BROWN.
Row 22-35: With BROWN ch 1, sc 25, turn= 25 sts (continue wrapping CREAM)
Row 36: Rep row 7.
Row 37-54: Rep rows 2-7, three times.
Row 55: Rep row 2.
Cut CREAM leaving a 10 cm tail.
Row 56: Ch 1, sc 25= 25 sts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

SIDES (Make 2)
Crocheted back and forth, starting from the lower edge. With BROWN, ch 16.
Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc 15, turn= 15 sts
Row 2 (RS)-22: Ch 1, sc 15, turn= 15 sts
Fasten off leaving a long tail and weave in the beginning strand.

FINISHING
Pin each side to the bottom and sides of the main piece, with WS facing, and 1 cm inwards. Join with tapestry needle, leaving first and last row of main piece (made with brown ONLY) free. Attach each edge of the main piece to the bag fastening. For a better distribution of the crochet fabric along the fastening, use two sewing needles to join each end at the same time until reaching the center of the frame. Then, fasten off.