Crochet Vibrant Pineapple Coin Purse Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in yellow and green
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 5-inch metal purse frame with a zipper
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• dc = double crochet

Instructions:

Yellow Body with Diamond Texture:

1. With yellow yarn, make a magic circle, ch 1.
2. Round 1: 8 sc in circle, join with sl st. (8 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st. (16 sts)
4. Round 3: Ch 1, (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around, join with sl st. (24 sts)
5. Continue increasing in rounds until you reach 40 sts.
6. Begin diamond pattern: Ch 2 (does not count as dc here and throughout), skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in skipped st. Repeat across.
7. Continue in established pattern, alternating diamond directions every other round, until piece measures approximately 5 inches tall.

Green Leaves:

1. With green yarn, make a magic circle, ch 1.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in circle, join with sl st. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st. (12 sts)
4. Rounds 3-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st.
5. For the leaf points: *Ch 5, sl st in second ch from hook, sc across remaining 3 ch, sl st in next sc on the base.* Repeat from * to * around the top edge.
6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly:

1. Align the top edge of the yellow body with the zipper.
2. Sew the purse frame along the edge securely using a tapestry needle.
3. Attach leaves to the inside top edge, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
4. Secure all loose ends.