Easy crochet wallet for beginner

This boho-style crochet wristlet is an adorable accessory for your crochet bag collection. The crescent effect is stunning and easy to execute with the help of a full-length video tutorial! Get started by watching the video tutorial below. Keep scrolling for the free crochet pattern. If you want to learn crochet pattern reading, this is a great pattern to print out and follow along with the video. You can purchase the ad-free, printable PDF here...

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Instructions

Skill Level:

• Beginner/Easy

Finished Size:

• 10 inches (26 cm) x 5 inches (13 cm)

Supplies:

• Hook:

  • US Size J(6 mm) hook

  Yarn:

  • hildie & jo; Jute twine 2mm - 3 ply; Size 4 medium weight; [100% natural jute; (137 yards/125m per roll) 2 rolls

  • Alternative: *Ganxxet; Cotton Rope Zero Waste 2mm - 3 ply; Size 4 medium weight; [95% recycled cotton 5% other fibers; 160 yds/ 146m per 450g roll] 2 rolls 10% off with code BAGSBYBENTO10

  • *Large sewing needle

  • 18mm Double Rivet Magnetic Purse Snaps - Antique Brass

  • *hildie & jo: Oxidized Brass Lobster Clasp with Key Ring

Abbreviations:

• CH - Chain

• DC - Double Crochet

• INC - Increase (2 STS in same space)

• REP - Repeat

• SC- Single Crochet

• SK - Skip

• SL ST - Slip Stitch

• ST(S) - Stitch(es)

Gauge:

• 10 STS and 10 rows = 4 in (10 cm) x 4 in (10 cm)

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US Terminology and Imperial Measurements

• This pattern is written in crochet shorthand. Example: "SC 1" means to single crochet in the next stitch and "SC 30" means to single crochet into the next 30 stitches.

• Parenthesis indicates the steps that need to be repeated. Example: "(INC, DC 3) REP 5 times" means to place 2 DC in the next ST and 1 DC in the next 3 STS

• If using jute twine, the entire pattern is worked with two strands held together.

• CH 1 does NOT count as first stitch.

• The flap is crocheted by decreasing SC STS every row and replacing them with DC STS.

• In the assembly stage, you will have two long strands for sewing the sides together. On the left side, the strands will be up higher. Simply do a few stitches toward the sides that need connected and then begin sewing them together with a whip stitch.

• Pattern may include affiliate links that are marked with an *. If you make a purchase using the affiliate link, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

• If you have any questions about the pattern please email bagsbybento@gmail.com and I will do my very best to point you in the right direction. You've got this!

Instructions:
PART ONE: THE BODY

Row 1:

Leaving a 12-inch tail, CH 24

SC in the 2nd chain from hook

SC 22

CH 1, turn

(23 SC)

Rows 2-22:

SC 23

CH 1, turn

(23 SC)

PART TWO: THE FLAP

Row 23:

SC 9

SK 2

5 DC in the next ST

SK 2

SC 9

CH 1, turn

(18 SC, 5 DC)

Row 24:

SC 7

SK 2

(INC) REP 5 times

SK 2

SC 7

CH 1, turn

(14 SC, 10 DC)

Row 25:

SC 5

SK 2

(INC, DC 1) REP 5 times

SK 2

SC 5

CH 1, turn

(10 SC, 15 DC)

Row 26:

SC 3

SK 2

(INC, DC 2) REP 5 times

SK 2

SC 3

CH 1, turn

(6 SC, 20 DC)

Row 27:

SC 1

SK 2

(INC, DC 3) REP 5 times

SK 2

SC 1

CH 1, turn

(2 SC, 25 DC)

Row 28:

SL ST 27

(27 SL ST)

Tie off leaving a 12-inch tail

PART THREE: ASSEMBLY (See Notes)

Fold SC portion in half up to where the crescent begins

Using a tapestry needle, sew the two left sides together using a whip stitch

REP for right side

Tie off & weave in ends

Attach your magnetic snap onto the flap and body using a hammer to gently secure the snap sides together (cover snap with fabric to prevent damage). Optional: A dap of superglue on each side will keep it extra secure

PART FOUR: WRISTLET

CH 31

SC in 2nd CH from hook

SC 29

SL ST ends together

Tie off leaving a 12-inch tail

With your tapestry needle, attach the keychain to the end of your wristlet loop. With excess cord, wrap around the base of your wristlet (end closest to the keychain).

Tie off & weave in ends.

Attach wristlet to the corner ST of the clutch.

You did it!

Acknowledgments:

This pattern wouldn't be possible without the help of Tech Editor: Cherie Mellick from Sweet Bird Crochet

About the Designer

Hi friend! I’m Taylor Bento
Crochet Designer, Digital Marketer, Entrepreneur, & Content Creator

I started my crochet business, Bags by Bento, in 2021 during the height of the pandemic. I took the challenges of living life online and cultivated a virtual community! Now, I help crocheters create beautiful bags and accessories. Scroll through the blog for more crochet tutorials and patterns. Follow along on Instagram for crochet friends and community.