Ribbon coin purse

Ribbon Coin Purse by Agrarian Artisan

Project Overview

The Ribbon Coin Purse is a knitted accessory designed by Agrarian Artisan that combines elegant construction with practical functionality. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a small purse suitable for holding coins and small items, finished with a decorative metal frame for a polished, professional appearance.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a small coin purse featuring a knitted fabric body paired with a metal purse frame. The finished purse measures approximately 3 inches wide and 2 inches deep, with an oblong shape that fits neatly into pockets or small bags. The design is described as quick to make while delivering a gorgeous, luxurious finished product.

Construction Technique

The front and back of the purse are knitted as a single continuous piece, eliminating the need for seaming multiple components together. This efficient construction method reduces finishing work while maintaining structural integrity. The pattern incorporates strategic needle size changes during the knitting process to create subtle shaping and texture variation throughout the piece.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) – The foundational stitch creating smooth vertical columns
• Purl stitch (p) – Used in alternating sequences to create textured ribbed patterns
• Make one increase (m1) – Strategic increases that expand the stitch count from 13 to 17 stitches, creating shaping in the purse body
• Purl two together through back loop (p2togtbl) – A left-leaning decrease used during the final shaping phase
• Purl two together (p2tog) – A right-leaning decrease that reduces stitches back to the original 13-stitch cast-on

Stitch Pattern Details

The purse features a repeating rib pattern that forms the visual and textural foundation of the design. Rows 6 and 7 establish the primary pattern sequence, which repeats 13 times through row 33. This creates a consistent, elegant texture across the main body of the purse. The pattern begins with a simple alternating knit and purl sequence (k1, p2, k1) that evolves into a more complex (k1, p3, k1) pattern after the initial increases, adding visual interest and depth.

Needle and Yarn Information

This pattern uses multiple needle sizes to achieve specific shaping and texture effects. The project begins with 5mm needles for the initial cast-on and ribbed sections. After row 8, the knitter transitions to 6mm needles for the expanded middle section, then returns to 5mm needles after row 31 for the final shaping and closure. This needle size variation creates subtle transitions in the fabric density and drape.

The recommended yarn is Louisa Harding Sari Ribbon, a luxurious ribbon-style yarn that weighs 50 grams and provides 60 meters of yardage. The pattern uses approximately one-third of a single skein, making this an economical project perfect for using yarn scraps or sampling premium fibers. The designer notes that any bulky or 12-ply weight yarn would work for this project, though using something luxurious enhances the finished appearance and feel of the purse.

Hardware and Finishing

The completed knitted piece is attached to a small purse frame measuring approximately 3 inches wide and 2 inches deep in an oblong shape. The pattern specifies the Prym Julia frame number 615 159 as the recommended hardware, which provides a professional, finished look and functional closure for the purse.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this project requires familiarity with basic knitting stitches, increases, and decreases. The pattern demands attention to stitch counts and needle size changes, making it suitable for knitters who have completed several basic projects and are ready to work with shaping techniques and pattern repeats.