Create your own chic and practical mini wallet with this fantastic crochet pattern! Inspired by a detailed tutorial, this design guides you through crafting a compact yet spacious accessory, perfect for keeping your cards, cash, and small essentials organized. The pattern includes instructions for a decorative daisy flower, adding a charming handmade touch.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size (Approximate):
- Approximately 4.7 inches (12 cm) long x 3.5 inches (9 cm) high
- Base: Approximately 2.4 inches (6 cm)
- Size can vary based on yarn, hook, and tension.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn: Approximately 75 grams of yarn. The video uses a specific type of thread, but you can use other durable yarns like:
- Cotton/Polyester Blend: For a sturdy, structured finish.
- Fingering/Sock Weight Yarn: Use two strands held together for added durability.
- A smooth, firm yarn is best for a wallet to prevent stretching.
- Crochet Hook: A hook size appropriate for your chosen yarn, typically 3.0 mm (D/3) to 4.0 mm (G/6).
- Choose a hook size that creates a very firm, dense fabric with no gaps. This is crucial for a durable wallet.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and seaming.
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker (Optional): To mark the beginning of rows or specific stitches.
- Zipper & Fabric (Optional): For a separate lining and zipper closure, as mentioned in the video.
Gauge (Crucial for Wallet Structure!):
Achieving a very firm, dense fabric is crucial for this wallet to hold its shape and be durable. Work a swatch to ensure your stitches are tight with no visible gaps. If your fabric is too loose, go down a hook size.
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
Let’s Crochet Your Stylish Mini Wallet!
This wallet is constructed by creating two main body panels and two side panels, which are then joined together. The pattern also includes a cute daisy embellishment.
Part 1: The Main Wallet Panels (Make 2 – Main Yarn Color)
These two panels form the front and back of your wallet.
- Ch 21. (Adjust this chain length for a wider or narrower wallet).
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (20 sc)
- Rows 2 – X (Shaping): The video demonstrates increasing and decreasing to shape the panels. The exact number of rows and stitch counts will vary based on your desired shape.
- Follow the video’s instructions for increasing stitches to create the wider base and then decreasing stitches to create the tapered top.
- Continue working rows until each panel measures approximately 4.7 inches (12 cm) in length and 3.5 inches (9 cm) in height.
FO, leaving a very long tail on one of the panels for seaming.
Part 2: The Side Panels (Make 2 – Main Yarn Color)
These two narrow strips form the sides and bottom of your wallet, giving it depth.
- Ch 13. (Adjust this chain length for a wider or narrower side panel/wallet depth. The finished base of the wallet is 6 cm).
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
- Rows 2 – X (Length of Strip): Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
- The video states the side panel’s length should match the main piece by counting stitches. This suggests the side panels will be long enough to go up the sides of the main panels. The total length of the two side panels combined should be roughly the length of the main panel’s circumference.
FO, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Part 3: The Daisy Flower (Decorative Accent)
The video includes instructions for a small daisy flower.
- Daisy Center (Yellow Yarn):
- Create a Magic Ring (MR). Work 6-8 sc into the MR. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Daisy Petals (White Yarn):
- Attach white yarn to any sc stitch from the center.
- Ch 2. Dc, tr, dc into the same stitch. Ch 2, sl st into the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around for each sc stitch in the center to create your petals.
- FO and weave in ends.
Part 4: Assembly
- Single Crochet Edging (Optional but Recommended):
- Using a new piece of yarn, work one round of sc evenly around the entire edge of each main and side piece. This will create a neat, finished edge and make seaming easier.
- Be sure to work 3 sc in each corner to keep the corners from curling.
- Seaming:
- Take your first main wallet panel and one of your side panels.
- Using a tapestry needle and the long tail from the side panel, begin to sew them together. Start at one of the bottom corners and work your way up the side.
- Repeat for the second main panel and the second side panel.
- Finally, sew the bottom seam of the wallet together, attaching the two side panels to the bottom edge of the main panels.
- Leave the top opening unseamed.
- Lining & Zipper (Optional):
- The video shows how to sew in a zipper and lining. To do this, you would cut fabric pieces to match the dimensions of your crocheted panels, sew them together, and then hand-sew the lining and zipper into the finished crochet wallet.
- Attach Flower:
- Use your tapestry needle and a small piece of yarn to securely sew the daisy flower to the front of the wallet.
Part 5: Finishing Touches
- Weave in all ends: Use your tapestry needle to neatly weave in any remaining loose yarn tails.
- Shape: Gently shape your wallet, ensuring all seams are neat and the structure is firm.
Video tutorial
Versatile Uses for Your Crocheted Mini Wallet:
- Everyday Wallet: Perfect for carrying your essential cards, cash, and ID.
- Coin Purse: Ideal for loose change.
- Small Pouch: Use for earbuds, lip balm, or other small items.
- Gift: A thoughtful and impressive handmade gift for friends or family.
Customization & Tips:
- Yarn Choice: Experiment with different colors or striped patterns for the main body or side panel.
- Size Adjustment:
- Larger Wallet: Increase the initial chain count for the main panels and the side panel.
- Smaller Wallet: Decrease the initial chain count for the main panels and the side panel.
- Closure: If you don’t want a zipper, you can add a snap or button and loop closure to the top opening.
- Embellishment: The daisy flower is a lovely touch, but you could also add a small embroidered initial, a bead, or a different type of crochet motif.
Enjoy crocheting your own beautiful, practical, and unique mini wallet! It’s a fantastic way to create a personalized accessory that’s sure to become a favorite.
