Keep your spare change safe with this incredibly adorable crochet frog coin purse. This squishy, palm-sized accessory is a fun amigurumi project that combines simple continuous rounds with a touch of practical sewing. It makes for a perfect back-to-school accessory, a cute gift for kids, or a whimsical addition to your own daily bag.
Grab your green yarn and a tiny zipper, and let’s hop into this cozy, step-by-step tutorial!
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium weight cotton yarn (best for durability) in Frog Green, plus small amounts of Black and White for the eyes.
- Hook: Wooden crochet hook (use a smaller size than the yarn label recommends to keep stitches tight).
- Hardware: A small brass zipper (about 3-4 inches).
- Extras: A yarn needle, a regular sewing needle with green thread (for the zipper), and a tiny bit of polyfill stuffing (optional, for the eyes).
Step 1: Crocheting the Amigurumi Base
We’ll begin the frog’s body with a simple amigurumi base. Start with a magic ring and work six single crochets. Continue working in the round, steadily increasing your stitches in each round until the base is wide enough to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Once you reach the desired width, work several rounds evenly to build the height of the pouch, leaving an opening at the top for the zipper.
Step 2: Crafting the Frog Eyes
A frog isn’t complete without its big, expressive eyes! Using your green yarn, crochet two small domes. Before fastening off, use your black and white yarn to embroider large, cute pupils and a small white glint to bring them to life. Lightly stuff the green domes with polyfill to help them hold their shape.
Step 3: Attaching the Eyes and Zipper
Using your yarn needle, securely sew the two eyes to the top back edge of the green pouch. Next, pin your small brass zipper inside the top opening of the pouch. Using a regular sewing needle and green thread, carefully hand-sew the zipper to the edge of the crochet fabric, ensuring the stitches are hidden and the zipper opens smoothly.
Step 4: The Final Reveal
Your adorable frog coin purse is complete! Zip it open to store your spare change, lip balm, or tiny treasures. Its compact, round shape makes it incredibly satisfying to hold, and it easily slips into any pocket or backpack.
