This pattern will guide you through making a cute little watermelon coin purse, it includes instructions for all the crochet components, how to add beads to your purse, how to sew a simple lining to go in the purse, and how to join the purse to a kisslock clasp. Includes ideas for how to make the purse without some components such as lining or beads.

This pattern is an introduction to crochet purse construction suitable for Intermediate crocheters.

It includes a full pattern that is 14 pages long with plenty of photos, links to video tutorials and tips. And a print friendly version that doesn’t include any pictures, but still has the tips and full pattern.

All crochet terms are US terms, all measurements are in metric.

This pattern is only available in English.

The finished Watermelon Purse is approximately 11 cm high by 13cm wide.

The materials you will need include:

8ply cotton or cotton blend yarn (recommended) approx. 50g of up to 4 different colours. Approx. 25 - 30g of main colour, and between 5 - 10g of contrast colours each.

3mm crochet hook

sewing thread and no. 10 crochet cotton (recommended)
8.5cm by 6.5 cm curved kisslock clasp purse frame

sewing needles (at least one needle that will fit through the holes in your purse clasp) and pins

cotton material for lining, approx. 50cm x 20cm

Crochet techniques used include:

single crochet
standing single crochet
chain
magic ring
beading stitch - includes full photo tutorial and video

Sewing techniques including making a simple purse lining, and how to sew a purse into a purse clasp.

The pattern also includes photo tutorials explaining how to add beads to crochet and how to embroider seed details.

I have video tutorials for how to sew the lining for the purse and how to sew the purse into the clasp, as well as extra videos showing how to add beads to your crochet, you can find them on Squirrelknots YouTube channel, the link is included with the pattern.

I’d love to see your finished projects! Post your photos on social media and tag #Squirrelknots or pop a photo in your review.

You’re welcome to sell products made from this pattern! Please credit SquirrelKnots by linking to SquirrelKnots Etsy or Ravelry shop or including my name on your craft fair tags.

This pattern is for personal use only. Copying, distributing, or reselling it is not allowed—that’s not nice and very illegal.