Welcome, fellow crochet lovers! If you are looking for a quick, charming, and endlessly useful project, you are going to fall head over heels for this Super Fun Pig Coin Purse. Not only is it a fantastic stash-buster, but it also makes a wonderful handmade gift for friends, family, or yourself.
This little piggie is designed to be compact yet sturdy, making it the perfect home for loose change, stitch markers, or earbuds. Let’s grab our hooks and stitch up some joy together!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (approx. 40-50 yards of main pink color, small scrap of dark pink or black for facial details).
- Crochet Hook: Size US G/6 (4.0 mm) or size needed to obtain tight stitches (to keep coins from falling out).
- Notions: Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, and a small zipper (approx. 4 inches) or sew-on snap button.
- Optional: Small piece of fabric for lining (to prevent small items from slipping through stitches).
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terms
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- inv-dec: invisible decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Note: The main body of the purse is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Main Body (Make 2 identical circles):
Using pink yarn, ch 2.
Round 1: Work 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (6 sts)
Round 2: [Inc] around. (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, inc] around. (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc 2, inc] around. (24 sts)
Round 5: [Sc 3, inc] around. (30 sts)
Round 6: [Sc 4, inc] around. (36 sts)
Fasten off the first circle. Do not fasten off the second circle; you will use it to join the two halves together. - Joining the Body:
Place both circles back-to-back with the right sides facing outward. Working through both thicknesses, sc halfway around the perimeter (leave the top open for the zipper). Sl st to join, fasten off, and weave in ends. - The Snout:
Using dark pink yarn, ch 4.
Round 1: Working in the back bumps of the chain, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 4 sc in last ch. Working down the opposite side, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Sl st to join. (10 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. - The Ears (Make 2):
Using pink yarn, ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (3 sts) Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, inv-dec, sc in last st. (2 sts) Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, inv-dec. (1 st) Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Stitch Tension: Keep your tension firm and even. Tight stitches create a sturdier fabric that prevents coins from slipping through the gaps.
- Adding the Face: Before attaching the snout and ears, use black embroidery floss or scrap yarn to embroider French knots or simple straight lines for the eyes just above where the snout will sit.
- Attaching the Closure: Carefully hand-sew your zipper or snap button to the top opening of the purse using matching thread. Take your time to ensure the opening remains neat and functional.
- Optional Lining: If you plan to use the purse for very tiny items like stitch markers, slip a small circle of fabric inside before finishing the closure to act as a liner.