Dragon Tears Coin Purse Crochet Along

I am ecstatically happy to announce that I am planning a NEW CAL, this time a Dragon Tears Coin Purse Crochet Along! This is a mini-CAL, so it will only have two parts, and in this post I will explain how it will work!

Dragon Tears Coin Purse Crochet Along

Let me first say that I learned a lot during my very first CAL and I am more than ready to knock this one out of the ball park! In this crochet along, we are making the smallest size of my Dragon Tears Purse pattern. That pattern includes three sizes: a full-size purse, a cosmetic bag size, and a coin purse. You do not have to purchase the pattern as we are only including one size. Although once we tackle the small one you may want a full size purse! 😉

I will record two full videos of me making the smallest size, the coin purse, and we will ALL make it together!

In this Crochet Along you will learn:

How to crochet the crocodile stitch.

How to add a lining to a crocheted bag.

How to add a zipper to a crocheted bag.

There will be oodles of little knowledge nuggets along the way, and you will walk away feeling like a crochet wizard!

You will need:

Approx. 40 – 50 yards cotton yarn
*I am using I Love This Cotton!

Crochet hook in size G/4mm

Small bit of fabric (at least 8″ x 8″)
*fat quarters (like this) will work perfectly!

7″ or longer non-separating zipper (polyester OR invisible) in corresponding color

Sewing pins

Sewing needle and thread
*match your thread to the yarn color, not the zipper or fabric.

Iron.

Dates for this CAL

In order to give everyone time to both gather supplies and enjoy Mother’s Day (May 13th), this Dragon Tears Coin Purse Crochet Along will start on Monday, May 14th. I will be including videos of the ENTIRE process, paying special attention to adding the lining and zipper. We will be sewing this by hand, and it is much easier than it sounds. Promise!

May 14th:

Part ONE – we will crochet the base and the body of the coin purse.

*part one is ready! Get it here.

May 19th:

Part TWO – we will add the lining and the zipper.

Sign up for EMAIL alerts right here. You will receive a reminder email then both parts of the Crochet Along are released. Woohoo!

I am SO very excited to work on this project with you, and just think! In just a couple short weeks you will know how to add a lining and a zipper to ANY crocheted bag!

So, watch for this NEW Crochet Along to start right here on HeartHookHome.com on May 14th BUT I also want to see what yarn and fabric/zipper you choose! So share a photo with me in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community so we can all “ooooh” and “ahhhh” over each other’s coin purses!

Eeeep! I can’t WAIT to see your finished coin purses!

How to Add a Zipper and Lining to a Crochet Bag
Block Crochet: Wet or Steam Blocking Tutorial
How to Add a Zipper to Crochet Cardigans
Tips to Keep Straight Edges in Crochet
How to Hand Sew a Purse Lining
VIDEO Tutorial for Hedonist Housecoat Crochet Pattern

Comments

Angela says
May 14, 2018 at 5:19 pm

Love your pattern, but the easier way to do a zipper is to crochet directly around it and work top down.

Pamela Capotosto says
May 13, 2018 at 12:51 pm

Hi, Just wondering if I need to purchase the pattern for the coin purse cal or if it will just be posted? I want to make sure I have it for Monday

- Heart Hook Home says
  May 14, 2018 at 11:04 am
  
  Hi Pamela! No, you not need to purchase the pattern for the CAL.
  
Maralyn Perry says
May 9, 2018 at 8:32 pm

Your comments in the very beginning of the email were exactly me, I though gee that is a nice purse but too hard for me, so I for one am very excited about this CAL I love all your patterns thank you for caring and sharing . Maralyn

Sarah says
May 9, 2018 at 1:02 pm

Does the yarn need to be cotton?

- Heart Hook Home says
  May 10, 2018 at 10:14 am
  
  Hi Sarah! I recommend using cotton, but you can use any other worsted weight yarn if you like.
  
Chieko says
May 7, 2018 at 10:52 am

How difficult is this project? I'm a knitter that has been trying to learn to crochet.

Amy says
May 7, 2018 at 7:21 am

I am so excited about this! Thank you for teaching us the lining, and the zipper, and especially the new Stitch!

Mary A Eveland says
May 6, 2018 at 8:53 pm

I left my name and email for the dragon purse do i have to join the monthly craft classes for $14 a month. I can not afford that and i only like this cal. Am i signed up for free will someone email me? Thanks this was confusing. Mary

- Heart Hook Home says
  May 7, 2018 at 11:19 am
  
  Hi Mary! If you signed up for my email subscription (which is free) then you will recieve an email once the CAL has been released...which will be next Monday, May 14th. You do not need to sign up for any monthly craft classes. Hope that helps!
  
Johanna says
May 6, 2018 at 7:41 pm

I can only crochet by tutorials and I always miss the crochet alongs is there a place the tutorial will be when done

- Heart Hook Home says
  May 7, 2018 at 10:54 am
  
  Hi Johanna! Both parts of the CAL will remain on my blog, so you can do them at your convenience.
  
Nancy says
May 6, 2018 at 5:41 pm

I would love to join this CAL, thinking of a little purse for my 3 year old granddaughter. Thank you.

Dragon Tears Coin Purse Crochet Along