🧵 TUTORIAL: MINI CROCHET KEY HOLDER PURSE

Sure! Here is a detailed tutorial on how to make a Mini Crochet Key Holder Purse – great for beginners and a fun, quick project for anyone who enjoys crocheting. This small accessory is perfect for holding keys, coins, or even small earbuds, and makes a thoughtful handmade gift.

🧵 TUTORIAL: MINI CROCHET KEY HOLDER PURSE

✨ Project Overview:

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Time Required: 1 to 2 hours
Techniques Used: Magic ring, single crochet, increase, decrease, slip stitch
Size: Approx. 2.5 to 3 inches (can be adjusted)

🧶 Materials Needed:

Yarn: Cotton or acrylic yarn (DK or worsted weight)
- You can choose any color(s) you like.
Crochet Hook: 3.0mm to 4.0mm (depending on your yarn weight)
Key Ring or Lobster Clasp
Zipper or Button (Optional): For closure
Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends
Scissors
Stitch Marker (optional)

📏 Abbreviations (US Terms):

Abbreviation	Meaning
MR	Magic Ring
SC	Single Crochet
INC	Increase (2 SC in 1 st)
DEC	Decrease (SC2tog)
SL ST	Slip Stitch
CH	Chain
ST(S)	Stitch(es)

🧩 Instructions:

🔹 STEP 1: Start the Base (in the round)

Create a Magic Ring, and make 6 SC into the ring.
(6 sts)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around.
(12 sts)
Round 3: (SC in next st, INC in next st) repeat around.
(18 sts)
Round 4: (SC in next 2 sts, INC) repeat around.
(24 sts)
Round 5: (SC in next 3 sts, INC) repeat around.
(30 sts)
(You can stop increasing here, or continue a few more rounds depending on how wide you want the purse.)

🔹 STEP 2: Build the Body

Rounds 6–12: SC in each stitch around without increasing.
(Work in a spiral or join each round with a SL ST)
- You can add stripes or color changes here if desired.
- Adjust the number of rounds for height.

🔹 STEP 3: Shape the Flap

Row 1: SC in next 15 stitches, turn.
(Working flat now, not in the round)
Row 2: DEC, SC across to last 2 stitches, DEC, turn.
Row 3–5: Repeat Row 2 until 5–6 stitches remain.
Row 6: SC across.
Optional: CH 5 to form a button loop, then SL ST to last stitch.

🔹 STEP 4: Finishing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew in ends with a yarn needle.
Attach a button if you made a loop, or sew in a small zipper or snap.
Sew or crochet a loop or ring holder at the top of the back of the purse.
- Example: CH 10, join with SL ST to form a loop, then sew securely.
Attach to your key ring or lobster clasp.