Crochet Festive Whimsical Leprechaun Coin Purse Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in green, gold, and brown
• 4.5 mm crochet hook (G hook)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Optional: gold clasp for coin purse closure

Stitches Used:

• Ch - Chain
• Sc - Single Crochet
• Dc - Double Crochet
• Sl St - Slip Stitch
• Invdec - Invisible Decrease

Pattern Instructions:

Base:

• With green yarn, make a magic ring.
• Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
• Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
• Round 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (18)
• Round 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (24)
• Round 5-8: sc in each stitch around (24)

Sides:

• Round 9: *3 sc, 2 sc in next st* repeat around (30)
• Round 10-13: sc in each stitch around (30)

Flap:

• Round 14: *3 sc, invdec* repeat around (24)
• Round 15: *2 sc, invdec* repeat around (18)
• Round 16: *1 sc, invdec* repeat around (12)
• Finish off, secure yarn. Weave in ends.

Decorative Elements:

• With brown yarn, create a small rectangle for a belt.
• Attach the rectangle to the center of the flap to resemble a belt buckle.
• Using gold yarn, create a small square for a buckle and sew onto the brown rectangle.

Assembly:

• If using a gold clasp, attach it to the top of the purse.
• Optional: You can add an optional shamrock or clover motif on the purse for extra decoration.

Final Touch:

Your festive leprechaun coin purse is now ready to be filled with treats! Enjoy your crochet project, and happy crafting!