Today’s guide is all about the Crochet Zippered Coin Purse, a small but tactile treasure worked in a richly textured stitch that feels as good in your hands as it looks tucked into a bag. Pull out your hook and your favourite skein, because this sweet little make is ready for you.
The Zippered Coin Purse
The Crochet Zippered Coin Purse sits in that rare category of handmade things that look far more complicated than they truly are. Its surface is dense with looping, interlocking stitches that catch the light and give the fabric a sculptural, almost braided quality, soft enough to squish between your fingers but structured enough to hold its rectangular shape without any stiffening. It is the kind of piece someone will pick up off your table and immediately ask where you bought it. Whether you are making one for yourself or gifting a set of three in a little handmade bundle, this purse carries a quiet, considered elegance that feels entirely intentional.
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In salmon pink, the purse reads warm and nostalgic, like a memory of something from a grandmother’s dressing table. But this shape is equally beautiful worked in warm terracotta, soft sage, or deep burgundy for a moodier palette that sits well against denim or a linen tote. The gold zipper hardware in the original design adds just enough of a metallic whisper to make the whole thing feel finished and intentional, so if you can source a zipper with a gold or antique brass pull, do not skip it.
Materials and Tools
To recreate the Crochet Zippered Coin Purse shown here, you will want a smooth worsted weight cotton yarn, which gives the textured stitch the crispness it needs to read clearly and hold its shape through daily use. The original uses a salmon or blush-toned yarn in what appears to be a 4-ply or DK to light worsted weight, and cotton or a cotton-blend is strongly recommended over acrylic here because it presses well and keeps its definition. Pair it with a 4mm crochet hook, which gives a firm, even tension without making the fabric feel stiff or rigid. You will also need a zipper in your chosen length, a tapestry needle for finishing, and if you want that charming detail from the thumbnail, a small gold bead or charm to thread onto the zipper pull before you sew it in place.
Stitch by Stitch
This purse is built on a small family of stitches that work together to create its signature woven texture.
BULLET:SC (Single Crochet) Used along the zipper edge to attach the crocheted fabric cleanly and securely to the zipper tape, creating a neat border that lies flat.
BULLET:DC (Double Crochet) Forms the foundation of the main body fabric, providing height and flexibility in each row of the textured pattern.
BULLET:Extended DC or Crossed DC The defining stitch of this purse, worked by crossing long post stitches over each other to create the diagonal, interlocking surface texture visible across the body of the bag.
BULLET:Ch (Chain) Used for turning chains and for the initial foundation row that determines the width of the finished purse.
Once you find the crossing rhythm of the main stitch, the rows settle into something genuinely meditative, a pleasant back-and-forth that lets your hands move almost ahead of your thoughts.
Construction
The Crochet Zippered Coin Purse is worked flat in two panels, each begun from a foundation chain that matches the length of your zipper. You work upward row by row, building the textured body of the purse until both panels are the same height, and then the zipper is attached to the top edge of each panel using single crochet worked directly through both the fabric and the zipper tape, which is a technique that looks tricky but is actually very approachable once you see it demonstrated in the video tutorial. The sides are then seamed together with slip stitch or whip stitch to close the purse. If you want a slightly roomier version, simply add a few extra chains to your foundation and adjust both panels equally.
Wearing Your Zippered Coin Purse
Tuck the finished Crochet Zippered Coin Purse into the front pocket of a canvas tote for a pop of handmade colour that peeks out whenever you reach in. It works equally well as a card and cash holder at a market or a small cosmetics pouch to keep lipstick and a hair tie within easy reach at the bottom of your everyday bag. Finishing this project will leave you with something you genuinely want to use, which is perhaps the highest praise a small make can earn.
Keeping Your Coin Purse Clean and Beautiful
Because the body is worked in cotton or a cotton-blend yarn, the purse can be hand washed gently in cool water with a small drop of wool wash or mild soap. Reshape it while damp, pressing the fabric lightly flat between two clean towels, and allow it to air dry away from direct heat or sunlight to prevent the colour from fading. Avoid machine washing, as the repeated agitation can distort the crossed stitch texture and loosen the zipper attachment over time. When storing, keep it flat or lightly stuffed with a folded piece of tissue to help it hold its rectangular shape between uses.
Every Crochet Zippered Coin Purse you make is a small act of slowing down and choosing to put something handmade and lasting into the world, and that counts for a great deal. Save this to your Pinterest boards and share your finished make with the tag so we can all admire what you create.
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Tutorial and photos of this zippered coin purse by: Chompu Handicrafts.