Crochet Cow Coin Purse Free Pattern for Gifting or Daily Use
Add fun into your style with this free crochet cow coin purse which is for making a unique accessory for storing small items.
There was a time when I wanted a small, practical accessory that also showed a bit of personality—and that’s exactly why I created the Free Crochet Cow Coin Purse pattern. If you’re looking for a fun yet functional project, this little purse is perfect for holding your coins, keys, or other small essentials. With its classic black-and-white cow spots, tiny ears, and a friendly snout, it adds a playful touch to your everyday carry. The rounded shape feels sturdy but soft, thanks to tight, even stitches that give it just the right texture.
Free Crochet Cow Coin Purse Pattern for Fun
This pattern is great if you’re comfortable with basic crochet stitches and want a rewarding project you can customize. You can easily adjust the size by using different yarn weights or hook sizes, creating a coin purse that perfectly fits your needs. The purse is worked mostly in rounds, using simple increases and decreases to shape it neatly.
When you pick a smooth, worsted-weight cotton or acrylic yarn, you’ll notice how well it shows off the stitch detail while keeping the purse firm enough to hold its shape without being stiff. Inspired by a desire to bring a little whimsy to everyday items, this cow coin purse makes an adorable gift for animal lovers or anyone who appreciates handmade charm. You can even personalize it with a button clasp or a tiny bell.
Cute Cow Clasp Coin Purse Crochet Pattern
Create a delightful cow coin purse that can double as a keychain or bag charm—a perfect handmade accessory for gifting or personal use! This pattern features a round, cross single crochet cow face and muzzle, dimensional horns and ears, and a sturdy kiss clasp closure for everyday practicality. You’ll use basic amigurumi and purse-making techniques throughout, working in spirals and ovals, attaching a metal clasp, and assembling with simple sewn details. The pattern is accessible for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters.
Pattern Notes
- The “cross single crochet” is a textured single crochet stitch; if you prefer, standard single crochet may be substituted.
- Patterns are worked in spirals—do not join unless indicated (slip stitch only at round’s end).
- For the purse base, check your finished diameter against the inner diameter of your metal clasp before continuing to body rounds.
- The purse is slightly stuffed before attaching the clasp to help keep its shape.
- Use sewing or fabric glue for small parts if you prefer not to sew.
Skill Level
Confident Beginner / Intermediate
You will need to know:
- Magic ring (MR)
- Single crochet and textured/cross single crochet
- Increases and working in the round
- Basic oval shaping
- Assembly/sewing parts
- Attaching a metal clasp frame
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (cow/face: main color, muzzle: contrast, horns: yellow/brown, ears: white/black)
- 3 mm crochet hook (or hook to match yarn size)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Metal kiss clasp purse frame (diameter matches cow base)
- Sewing needle, thread, or glue (for assembly)
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished purse base (circle): diameter matches your kiss clasp, typically 8–10 cm (~3–4 in)
- Final assembled purse: ~10 cm (4 in) tall by 8–9 cm (3.25–3.5 in) wide
- Horns: ~1.5–2 cm long
- Ears: ~2 cm long
Gauge
- Tight amigurumi-style—final circle should fit snugly inside the kiss clasp frame.
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| xsc | cross single crochet |
| inc | increase (2 in same st) |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Special Stitches
- Cross Single Crochet (xsc): Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Cross over working yarn behind hook, yarn over and pull through both loops (gives a twist).
(If not familiar, use standard single crochet.) - Magic Ring (MR): Create adjustable loop, work stitches inside, pull tight.
The Crochet Pattern
1. Main Body (Cow Face/Purse Base)
With main cow color yarn:
Round 1: MR, 8 xsc in ring (8)
Round 2: Pull MR tail tight. Sl st into first stitch to fasten off round. Ch 1, inc xsc in each stitch around (16)
Round 3: Sl st to first st, ch 1. 1 xsc in first st, inc xsc in second st (repeat for each pair around). (24)
Round 4: Sl st to first st, ch 1. 1 xsc in first st, inc in second st, 1 xsc in third st (repeat 8 times). (32)
Round 5: Sl st to first st, ch 1. xsc in next 3 sts, inc in 4th st (repeat 8 times). (40)
Check sizing: After round 5, check circumference against your clasp frame—should fit just inside.
Rounds 6–8: Sl st to first st, ch 1. xsc in each st around (no increases). (40)
Change color at last st of round 8 if desired for an accent edge.
Rounds 9–18: xsc in each st (40 per round; no increases)
At end: Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
2. Cow Muzzle (Oval Piece)
With contrast color yarn:
- Slip knot, ch 5.
- Turn—work 1 xsc in second ch, xsc in next 2 ch, 3 xsc in last ch.
- Rotate and work down opposite side: xsc in next 2 ch, then 2 xsc in last ch.
(You now have an oval shape)
Round 1: Sl st to first st.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 xsc in first st, xsc in next 2 sts, 2 xsc in each of next 3 sts, xsc in next 2 sts, 2 xsc in last 2 sts.
Round 3: (No increases) xsc in each st around. Sl st to first st, fasten off, cut yarn.
3. Horns (Make 2)
With horn color:
- MR, 6 xsc (or sc) in ring.
- Round 2: xsc in each st around.
- Rounds 3–4: xsc in each st (optional: add a slight taper by dec on last round).
- Fasten off, leave tail.
4. Ears (Make 2)
With cow color:
- MR, 6 xsc in ring.
- Round 2: inc in each st (12)
- Round 3: xsc in each st around.
- (Optional: black color for inner ear; work additional round in accent color for pointed/tipped ear)
- Fasten off, leave tail.
5. Final Details
- Optional: Crochet or embroider eyes, spots, nostrils, and mouth.
- You may use safety eyes or embroider them for extra cuteness.
Assembly & Finished Size
Bulleted Assembly Steps:
- Check that purse base fits inside kiss clasp opening.
- Sew or glue cow muzzle oval onto center of main body (face-side).
- Attach horns: sew to top side near edge.
- Attach ears: sew at sides/top, slightly behind or beside horns.
- Add stuffing inside purse to maintain shape.
- Attach purse frame: sew around edge, ensuring center front matches clasp’s front.
- Add eyes, nostrils, spots, mouth as desired (sewn or embroidered).
- Final purse measures ~10 cm in diameter, finished height with horns/ears ~11–12 cm.
Quick Pattern Overview for Beginners
- Crochet a large round cow face using cross single crochet and simple increases.
- Crochet an oval muzzle, two small horns, and two ears.
- Sew muzzle, horns, and ears to cow face.
- Insert stuffing, then sew or glue purse clasp securely around top edge.
- Embroider or attach eyes, mouth, nostrils, and spots for the cow’s face.
- Use your purse for coins, keys, or attach to bags!
Tips for Success
- Work tightly for a firm purse shape so coins don’t escape.
- Confirm your circle matches clasp before proceeding to body rounds.
- Use contrasting color for muzzle and ear tips for cute cow details.
- Secure all sewn parts tightly, especially horns and ears.
- Add stuffing before closing to keep purse puffed.
- For extra durability, reinforce the seam at metal frame with hand sewing.
