Rainy Sunny Coin Purse

Rainy Sunny Coin Purse Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Rainy Sunny Coin Purse is a small, decorative crochet accessory designed by RaffamusaDesigns. This finished project measures 3.25 inches (8 cm) tall and 4.75 inches (12 cm) wide, with a circular base approximately 2.75 inches (7 cm) in diameter. The coin purse is a practical yet charming item perfect for storing small valuables, coins, or jewelry, and features a zipper closure for secure storage.

Techniques Used

This crochet pattern employs fundamental techniques suitable for beginners. The primary construction method involves working in the round using a Magic Circle foundation, which creates a seamless circular base. The pattern incorporates increases to shape the piece as it grows outward from the center. The designer provides a dedicated tutorial on page 4 of the pattern document to guide crafters through the Magic Circle technique, ensuring accessibility for those new to this method.

Stitches Used

The Rainy Sunny Coin Purse pattern utilizes basic crochet stitches appropriate for beginner-level projects:

• Chain (Ch) – Used for foundational and transitional stitches
• Single Crochet (Sc) – The primary stitch throughout the pattern, providing a tight, dense fabric
• Slip Stitch (Sl St) – Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Increase (Inc) – Executed by working two single crochet stitches into the same indicated stitch, allowing the piece to expand in diameter
• Invisible Decrease (Inv Dec) – Used to shape the piece and reduce stitches as needed

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for 100% cotton yarn in sport weight (also classified as 5-ply Fine 2 weight). The designer recommends specific yarn brands including Rio from Lammy Yarns or Schachenmayr Catania, both known for their quality and stitch definition. The project requires yarn in multiple colors: blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink, and white, allowing crafters to create the distinctive "rainy" and "sunny" color blocking that gives this coin purse its charming character.

A 3.0-mm crochet hook (size 3 USA, 11 UK) is required to achieve the proper gauge with the recommended yarn. Additional materials include one 10-cm (4-inch) zipper for the closure, a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, a sewing needle for attaching the zipper, and one stitch marker for tracking rounds during the in-the-round construction.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 25 single crochet stitches over 27 rows in a 4-inch (10 cm) square. Maintaining this gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished dimensions and ensuring the zipper fits properly into the completed piece.