Animal-shaped coin purses make adorable handmade gifts and fun projects to keep for yourself. They’re perfect for storing loose change, small keys, or jewelry—and they’re way cuter than any store-bought option. Best of all, most of these designs use straightforward crochet techniques that beginners can handle.
The magic happens when you finish the crocheted piece and attach a metal frame clasp. Suddenly your little creation becomes a functional accessory. Whether you’re drawn to woodland creatures, mythical beings, or beloved characters, there’s a pattern here waiting for your yarn and hook.
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Cute Chicken Purse
Nothing says cheerful like a plump little chicken ready to hold your spare coins. The pattern keeps things simple with basic stitches and is perfect if you’re still building your skills.
Gama Chan Frog Coin Purse
Camille Heiser designed this plump frog friend with charm to spare. Even though the original instructions are in French, you’ll find English translations for all the stitches and helpful notes throughout the pattern.
Unicorn Coin Purse
Magical and whimsical, this unicorn design makes a fantastic gift. You’ll shape the bottom, stitch the body, attach ears and decorative flowers, then finish with your metal frame. Pure joy in purse form.
Seymour The Sloth Coin Purse
Lizette’s yarncraft brings us this laid-back sloth pal in a convenient size—roughly 3.75 inches wide and 4.75 inches tall. It’s the perfect pocket-sized buddy for your loose change.
NYAN Cat Coin Purse
Maia Perez created this playful design for fans of the iconic meme cat. You’ll need solid fundamentals with basic stitches and the magic loop technique to bring this quirky character to life.
Woodland Themed Owl Coin Purse
A la Sascha created this adorable owl for those who love woodland vibes and forest animals. It’s designed to help you get rich while you sleep—or at least keep your coins safe!
Hello Kitty Crochet Coin Purse
Febe Andrian’s pattern is playful and uses standard stitches you probably already know: chains, single crochet, increases, decreases, slip stitch, and treble. A delightful project from start to finish.
Dinosaur Coin Purse Crochet Pattern
LauLovesCrochet’s dinosaur design measures 9 centimeters wide and follows US crochet abbreviations. It’s perfect for dino enthusiasts of all ages who need a prehistoric place to stash their treasures.
Crochet a Pug Coin Purse
The Crochet Channel offers an excellent video walkthrough for creating this adorable pug purse. Following along visually makes it easy to catch every detail of this sweet design.
Bear Coin Purse
Adriana Nanoadri’s bear design is wonderfully straightforward to construct, making it ideal for back-to-school projects or as a gift for anyone who loves cuddly animals.
Frog Coin Purse
Jawshuwahsstuff brings us another charming frog, this one built with basic and standard crochet techniques that feel satisfying to work through.
Crochet Lucky Cat Coin Purse
HelenMay Crochet’s video guide walks you through creating this lucky cat charm in quick time. The visual instructions make it easy to follow along at your own pace.
Puppy Love Coin Purse
Heather Gibbs designed this sweet pup with a classic metal clasp and safety eyes that give it wonderful dimension. The finished purse practically jumps off the shelf with personality.
Handmade Crochet Animal Coin Purse
BubbleCraftDesigns offers charming animal-faced purses complete with secure kiss lock clasps. These playful little accessories brighten anyone’s day and make perfect handmade gifts.
