Crochet Watermelon Coin Purse
Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable and wonderfully whimsical pattern for you: the Crochet Watermelon Coin Purse! If you love crafting fun, playful accessories that perfectly capture the joy of summer while adding a touch of handmade sweetness to your everyday essentials, this incredibly cute and totally unique little purse is going to be your next favorite make.
This pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for handmade gifts for kids or the young at heart, allowing you to whip up beautiful and joyful accessories in record time. While the instructions are tailored for their classic, vibrant watermelon look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out traditional reds for bright pinks or soft pastels to match any playful aesthetic! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this beautiful watermelon purse creation!
A couple weeks ago I discovered the Sharp Crochet Hook and quickly got one in my hands (Thanks Jessica!). This hook has a sharp point on the end which allows you to easily poke through fabric without having to pre-poke holes (something I had been doing before with a skip-stitch blade). I have soooo many fun projects lined up that use of this hook. The watermelon coin purse was a spur of the moment idea that was so easy to do thanks to the Sharp Crochet Hook. You don’t have to worry about sewing the zipper or creating a lining. Just crochet directly onto the zipper! It’s that easy! And it is the perfect accessory for the summer!
You will need:
– Coats & Clark Polyester All Purpose Zipper 7″ (Bright Green)
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– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Spring Green, Pretty N Pink or Shocking Pink, and White
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– the Sharp Crochet Hook
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– Size G (4.00mm) Crochet Hook
– Small black buttons (for seeds)
Note: the Sharp Crochet Hook will work best with size 10, 5, or 3 crochet thread. Since I used Vanna’s Choice medium worsted weight yarn, I had to pull the yarn tight in order to crochet with it around the zipper. This took some getting used to but once you get the hang of it, it goes quickly.
Watermelon Coin Purse Pattern:
Starting with the green yarn
For the rest of the pattern do not join, use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.
Round 2: SC around (between the SC’s) with 2 extra SC on each end (48 SC)
Round 3-4: SC around (48 SC)
Change color to white
Round 4-5: SC around (48 SC)
Change color to pink
Round 6: 20 SC, SC Dec, 22 SC, SC Dec, 2 SC
Round 7: 20 SC, SC Dec, 20 SC, SC Dec, 5 SC
Round 8: 19 SC, SC Dec, 20 Sc, SC Dec, 5 SC
Round 9: SC around (43 SC)
Round 10: 20 SC , SC Dec, 20 SC, SC Dec
Round 11: 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 2 SC.
Round 12: 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC.
Round 13: 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 3 SC.
Round 14: 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 7 SC.
Round 15: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC.
Round 16: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec.
Round 17: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, SC.
Round 18: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 5 SC.
Round 19: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 3 SC.
Round 20: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, SC.
Round 21: SC, SC Dec, repeat around.
Round 22: SC Dec till closed.
Sew on small black buttons on the front and back and your done!
You can purchase the Sharp Crochet Hook at www.sharpcrochethook.com. On their website you will also find lots of great tutorials and patterns for crocheting edging and borders. If you are a crocheter and don’t already have one of these hooks, it is something you must add to your supplies!
