If you’re looking for a fun and practical little accessory to brighten your day, the Free Crochet WATERMELON COIN PURSE KEYCHAIN pattern is an absolute delight. This charming project combines the playful look of summer’s favorite fruit with the convenience of a coin purse attached to a keychain, making it both cute and useful. Its compact size and vibrant colors create a refreshing, eye-catching design that’s hard to resist.
Free Crochet WATERMELON COIN PURSE KEYCHAIN Pattern for Summer
This watermelon-inspired piece features a semi-circular shape with a textured stitch pattern that mimics the fruit’s juicy flesh and seeds, adding a tactile dimension to the look. The smooth zipper closure keeps your coins or small essentials secure, while the keychain ring makes it easy to clip onto bags or keys. Because of its size and functionality, it’s perfect for beginners who want a quick, rewarding project or for seasoned crocheters seeking a cheerful gift idea.
Construction-wise, the pattern uses basic crochet stitches like single crochet and double crochet, along with color changes to create the signature pink, green, and black palette. Using a soft, medium-weight cotton yarn is ideal—it holds shape nicely, showcases the stitches clearly, and feels pleasant to the touch. The inspiration came from a love of vibrant, fresh motifs that add a pop of personality to everyday items.
This little purse is perfect for summer outings, birthday presents, or as a sweet stocking stuffer. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to get creative by experimenting with color combos or embellishments. Give it a try—you’ll enjoy crocheting a slice of summer that’s practical, playful, and totally you.
Crochet Watermelon Coin Purse Pattern
Quick Overview Of Pattern
- This pattern creates a fun and colorful round coin purse inspired by a watermelon.
- Work starts from the center in continuous rounds and changes colors to form the distinct watermelon layers.
- The purse is finished with a metal clasp sewn at the top for closure.
- Black seed details can be added as optional embellishments.
- Pattern is designed for cotton or acrylic yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook.
Notes
- All rounds are worked in a continuous spiral—do not join at the end of each round.
- Use a stitch marker (safety pin) to mark the beginning or end of each round.
- Use tapestry needle for sewing ends and attaching the metal clasp.
- When changing colors, finish the last stitch of the round before color change with the new color for a neat transition.
- Adjust the tension to maintain an even, slightly dense fabric suitable for a coin purse.
Skill Level
Beginner to Advanced Beginner – If you are comfortable crocheting in the round and changing colors, you’ll find this project manageable.
Materials
- Black yarn (for watermelon seeds, optional)
- Red, white, and green cotton yarn (or acrylic yarn if desired)
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Five centimeter (5 cm) metal purse clasp
- Needle and red thread (for sewing clasp)
- Safety pin (as a stitch marker)
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished purse measures approximately 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter
- Depth may be up to 1.5–2 cm (less than 1 inch), depending on gauge and yarn
Gauge (and Stitch Pattern)
- Gauge is not critical but strive for a slightly stiff fabric so the purse will hold its shape.
- Stitch pattern: Single crochet (US terminology) in continuous rounds.
Stitch Abbreviations
- mr – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches
- Magic Ring: Wrap yarn to form a small circle, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, then continue as per instructions.
- Increase (inc): 2 single crochet in the same stitch.
The Crochet Pattern!
Watermelon Coin Purse Base
With Green Yarn:
- Round 1:
- Make a magic ring.
- Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Pull the tail to close the circle.
- Place stitch marker in last stitch.
- Round 2:
- 2 sc in each stitch around (inc in every stitch). (12 sts)
- Round 3:
- [sc in next stitch, inc in next stitch] repeat around. (18 sts)
- [sc in next stitch, inc in next stitch] repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4:
- [sc in next 2 stitches, inc in next stitch] repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 5:
- [sc in next 3 stitches, inc in next stitch] repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 6:
- [sc in next 4 stitches, inc in next stitch] repeat around. (36 sts)
Change to White Yarn:
- At the end of Round 6, pull through with white yarn to finish the last green stitch.
- Cut green yarn and continue with white.
- Rounds 7 & 8:
- sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. (36 sts)
- Remember to move your stitch marker at the end of each round.
Change to Red Yarn:
- After Round 8, finish last stitch with red yarn.
- Cut white yarn and continue with red.
- Rounds 9–16:
- sc in each stitch around for 8 rounds, keeping 36 sts per round.
- Remember to keep moving your stitch marker.
Watermelon Seeds (Optional):
- With black yarn and tapestry needle, embroider small ‘V’ shapes or stitch small knots randomly onto the red section to recreate watermelon seeds.
- Add as many seeds as you prefer.
Assembly & Attaching the Metal Clasp
- Once the crocheted base is complete and seeds have been added, fold the purse in half if needed to find the opening spot for the clasp.
- Thread the needle with red thread for a seamless join.
- Insert the coin purse edge into the groove of the 5 cm metal purse clasp.
- Using your needle and thread, sew the crochet edge securely to the inside holes/groove of the metal clasp by going in and out of the holes.
- Continue in and out (backstitch or whipstitch as preferred) all the way around until the full circumference is secured.
- Make sure to keep stitches even for a neat finish.
- Repeat on the other side if your clasp is two-sided.
- After attaching, weave in any remaining yarn ends with your tapestry needle.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Weave in all yarn ends carefully to the inside of the purse for a tidy look.
- If you wish, block your finished purse gently to smooth out any shaping irregularities.
- The final purse should measure approximately 10 cm (4 inches) across and look like a little round slice of watermelon with a green rind, white pith, and red flesh sprinkled with 'seeds.'
- The metal clasp keeps coins safe and adds a charming, classic touch.
Conclusion and Ending Words
Here is the final look of our crochet watermelon coin purse! It’s very easy to make, and I hope you will give it a try. This project is both fun and useful—a perfect gift or a cheerful accessory for your own keys or coins.
