This money bag wonton amigurumi was inspired by the Chinese wonton (云吞) dumpling. Wontons are also a part of Singapore’s culinary heritage, as one of the many foods that were brought here by Chinese traders and settlers that came to Singapore.

During Chinese New Year, it is common for many Singaporean Chinese households to include wontons as one of the many auspicious foods on the New Year menu. There are many ways to fold wontons, and the money bag fold is a popular shape for Chinese New Year as they symbolise good fortune, prosperity and wealth.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is fairly easy and can be attempted by beginners. It consists of 3 parts: the wonton body, the wonton top and the chive string.

The wonton body is worked in the round and results in the shape of a round-based pouch. The wonton top is also worked in the round but results in a flat square. The chive string is a short cord which is tied over the neck of the amigurumi.

Finished Size

Approx. 3.5cm long, 3.5cm wide and 5.5cm in height.
The finished size may vary depending on hook size, yarn weight, crochet tension and how firmly the work is stuffed.

Materials & Tools

• Yarn, fingering/sports weight in light yellow and medium green
• 2mm and 2.5mm crochet hooks
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Safety eyes, embroidery thread (optional)

Crochet Techniques

This pattern uses US crochet terms and consists of the following stitches and techniques:

MR : magic ring
ch : chain
sl st : slip stitch
sc : single crochet
inc : increase
dec : decrease / invisible decrease
Long tail cast-on crochet method, see these video tutorials by Mandaloria and Fiona Meade Crochet.

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