15 Adorable Crochet Animal Coin Purse Patterns Free

Imagine unzipping a handmade, kawaii-faced woodland creature to pull out your loose change, all while holding a tactile bundle of tight, sturdy single-crochet cotton stitches. These miniature treasures bring pure joy to everyday errands, styled with antique brass kiss-lock frames and colorful ceramic-beaded zippers that elevate simple scrap yarn into boutique-worthy accessories.

15 Adorable Crochet Animal Coin Purse Patterns Free

What Makes This Animal Coin Purse Special

These charming accessories achieve their signature structure through a meticulous combination of tight single crochet worked in continuous rounds (amigurumi style) paired with specialized structural framing. Unlike floppy pouches, these designs utilize firm tension and tight stitches to create a stiff, self-supporting container. The whimsical aesthetic comes alive through carefully placed facial features: embroidered floral ears on the bunny, blush pink cheek appliqués on the frog, and flush-mounted antique brass kiss-lock frames or sleek zippered closures with ceramic bead pulls. Every detail is optimized for clean overhead flat-lay photography appeal, resulting in a cohesive collection of 12 distinct kawaii animals.

Skill Level

• Level: Advanced Beginner
• Required Skills:
• Working in the round (magic ring)
• Basic amigurumi shaping (increases and invisible decreases)
• Surface slip stitching and basic yarn embroidery
• Simple sewing to attach frames or zippers
• Reassurance: If you can master the basic single crochet stitch and a magic ring, you have all the foundational skills needed to complete this entire collection successfully.

Finished Measurements

Materials You Will Need

• Yarn Weight: Sport (#2) or light DK (#3) 100% mercerized cotton yarn.
• Hook Size: US C/2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook.
• Additional Tools: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, embroidery floss (pink, black, white), scissors, 3-inch kiss-lock metal coin purse frames or 4-inch zippers, strong craft glue or upholstery thread for frame attachment, and ceramic bead pulls.

Yarn Suggestions

Gauge

• Stitch Gauge: 7 sc x 8 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) using a 2.75 mm hook.
• Motif Measurement: Base circle measures exactly 3.5 inches (9 cm) across at Round 6.

Abbreviations

Special Stitches Explained

1. Invisible Decrease (inv-dec): Insert hook into the BLO of the next stitch, then immediately insert hook into the BLO of the following stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops.
2. Magic Ring: Form an adjustable loop with working yarn, holding tail in palm, and work the required number of initial sc stitches directly into the center of the ring, pulling tight to close.

Pattern Instructions

Section 1: The Universal Circular Base

Worked in continuous spirals without joining. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

• Rnd 1: Make a Magic Ring, work 6 sc into ring, pull tight. (6 sc)
• Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
• Rnd 3: [1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (18 sc)
• Rnd 4: [1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (24 sc)
• Rnd 5: [1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (30 sc)
• Rnd 6: [1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (36 sc)

Section 2: The Pouch Body

• Rnd 7: Working in BLO for this round only, 1 sc in each st around. (36 sc)
• Rnds 8–18: 1 sc in each st around (11 rounds total). (36 sc)
• Rnd 19: [1 sc in each of next 4 sts, inv-dec] 6 times. (30 sc)
• Rnd 20: 1 sc in each st around. (30 sc), sl st to first st, fasten off leaving a long 12-inch tail for sewing.

Section 3: Animal Facial Features & Appliqués

• Pink Cheeks (Make 2 using Blush Pink):
• Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. Sl st to join. (6 sc). Fasten off, leaving a short tail to sew onto the face beneath the eye level.
• Bunny Floral Ears (Make 2 using Cream):
• Row 1: Ch 6, starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc, 3 hdc, 3 sc in last ch, working down opposite side of chain: 3 hdc, 1 sc. (12 sts). Fasten off, embroider tiny French knots in pastel thread to mimic floral patterns on the inner ear.

Section 4: Assembly & Finishing

1. Weave in all loose yarn ends across the interior of the pouch body using your tapestry needle.
2. Using embroidery floss, stitch sleepy eyes, whiskers, or smiling mouths onto the upper third of the pouch body (Rnds 14–16).
3. Sew the pink cheek circles securely onto the sides of the snout area.
4. Attach the finished bunny ears to the top rim of the pouch body prior to frame installation.
5. Align your completed pouch opening with the channels of the antique brass kiss-lock frame (or sew a zippered closure along the top edge using matching thread). Secure with tiny whip stitches through the pre-drilled holes in the metal frame for maximum durability.

Size Customization Tips

• To size up: Start your base with 8 sc in the magic ring instead of 6, and continue increasing out to 8 rounds before working the body. This will create a wider pouch suitable for a 4.5-inch kiss-lock frame, increasing your overall width by approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm).
• To size down: Stop your base increases at Rnd 5 (30 sc) and reduce body height rounds to 8 total. This yields a petite, miniature trinket pouch that reduces the overall diameter by 0.75 inches (1.9 cm).

Care Instructions

• Hand wash gently in cool water using a mild wool-safe detergent.
• Do not submerge metal kiss-lock frames in water for extended periods; spot clean frame areas with a damp cloth.
• Reshape while damp and lay flat to dry in a shaded area away from direct sunlight.
• Do not tumble dry, bleach, or iron directly over embroidered facial details.