Darla the Duck coin Purse

*Designed by Charlyn Smith of The Cheerful Chameleon*

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reproduction (in whole or in part), or distribution of this pattern or
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 Before You Begin Stitch Key US TERMS
*please read below for pattern
wide notes and information* • Ch: Chain
• Please read over entire pattern, including • Sl St: Slip Stitch
pictures, before starting. Watch for any section • St(s): Stitch(es)
specific notes or directions. • Sc: Single Crochet
• Stitch markers, or a way to track stitches, are • Sc Inc: Place 2 Sc Sts into the same stitch to
needed to know when rounds begin and end increase
and keeping count.
• Sc Dec: Single Crochet 2 Sts together to de-
• When starting with a chain, first row stitches
crease
will always be worked into the back bump of the
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
chain unless otherwise noted.
• Hdc Inc: Place 2 Hdc Sts into the same stitch to
• Chain stitches are not counted into the final
increase
row/round count unless otherwise noted.
• If at any point you have any questions or need • Dc: Double Crochet
any help do not hesitate to contact me at any • Sk: Skip
of the social media or locations linked in this • Yo: Yarn Over
document. • FLO: Front loop only
• This pattern may contain affiliate links to yarn, • MR: Magic Ring
tools & notions being used within. By using my • [ ]: Repeat between as many times as stated
links to make a purchase (where applicable), I (ex. x 6)
will earn a small commision of your sale, at no • ( ): Place all noted within () into the same stitch
extra cost to you. • FO: Fasten off with a Sl St to the first St or use
• Any additional questions regarding the use of the invisible join method (preferred)
the pattern publication please send an email or
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 Pattern Info Example line: how to read this pattern
*difficulty, gauge, size*
Round 4: [Sc, Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (24)
• Text only print formatted section - Print
• Single crochet into the next St, place 2 Single
pages 5-6
crochet into the next stitch to increase, Single
• This pattern is easy to intermediate in dif- crochet into the next stitch. Repeat this set of
ficulty. While I have tried to make it as easy instructions within the [ ] 6 times around, end-
to follow as possible, some previous crochet ing with a count of 24 stitches total in round 4.
knowledge is required to complete.
• The step by step photos for purse assembly are
shown in a different color. Body Make 2
Gauge for this pattern with aran weight cotton • In your main color yarn
and a 4mm hook is as follows: • Worked in the round
• 10 Sc across and 10 Sc rounds is 2” Round 1: Sc x 6 into MR. (6)
GAUGE IS SEMI IMPORTANT TO THIS PROJECT Round 2: [Sc Inc] x 6. (12)
You will need the gauge to be close enough to fit the Round 3: [Sc, Sc Inc] x 6 (18)
kiss clasp. As long as your gauge is close with your Round 4: [Sc, Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (24)
hook and yarn you should be fine, however if it Round 5: [Sc x 3, Sc Inc] x 6. (30)
appears to be much larger or smaller then you may Round 6: [Sc x 2, Sc Inc, Sc x 2] x 6. (36)
need to adjust hook and/or yarn accordingly Round 7: [Sc x 5, Sc Inc] x 6. (42)
Round 8: [Sc x 3, Sc Inc, Sc x 3] x 6. (48)
Rounds 9-11: Sc x 48. (48) (3 rounds)
• FO, weave in ends. (figure 1)
Yarn & Hook Needed • With the right side facing out, press the edge of
*Aran weight yarn & 4mm hook* the body into one side of the kiss clasp. Using a
I used Paintbox Yarn Cotton Aran which is a wor- thin needle and your thread backstitch the clasp
sted weight 4 yarn. securely to the body of the purse. (figures 2 & 3)
YARN COLOR BREAKDOWN Repeat on other side. Weave in the ends of the
• Main Color thread securely into the body.
• Beak Color • Thread body color yarn onto a yarn needle and
• Flower Color whip stitch the two sides together. Weave in
• Leaf Color ends. (figure 4)
• Flower Center Color
OTHER MATERIALS
• 4mm hook
• 3.35 Kiss Clasps. Find these in craft stores or
on Amazon
• 14mm Safety eyes (2)
• Embroidery floss or crochet thread to attach Figure 1 Figure 2
clasp
• Yarn needle
• Needle thin enough to put through the kiss
clasp holes with your thread
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
Figure 3 Figure 4

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 Beak
• In your beak color yarn
• Worked in the round, around a starting CH
• Ch 8
Round 1: Sc into 2nd Ch, Sc x 5, (Sc x 3) into last Ch.
Rotate to work along other side of the chain. Sc x 5,
Figure 5 Figure 6
Sc Inc. (16)
Round 2: Sc Inc, Sc x 5, Sc Inc x 3, Sc x 5, Sc Inc x 2.
(22)
Round 3: Sl St, Sc, Hdc, Sc, (Hdc, Dc), (Dc, Hdc), Sc,
Hdc, Sc, Sl St x 13. (26)
• FO, leave long tail. (figure 6)
• Pinching round 1 of the beak to puff out while Figure 7 Figure 8
slightly curving edges downward, sew to front
center of the body with the top center of round
3 just under the center MR of body. (figure 7)
Head Tuft
• In your main color yarn
• Worked in the round
Figure 9 Figure 10
Round 1: (Sc, Ch x 3, Sc, Ch x 4, Sc, Ch x 3) into a
MR. (3 Sc, 10 Ch)
• FO, leave long tail and pull closed. (figure 8)
• Sew to top center of purse, with the Sts point-
ing down. (figure 9)
• Insert eyes between rounds 3 & 4 of the purse
to the sides of the center ring. (figure 10) Figure 11 Figure 12
Leaf
• In your leaf color yarn
• Worked in the round, around a starting CH
• Ch 5
Round 1: Sl Stin 2nd Ch from hook, Sc, Hdc, (Dc x
5) into last Ch. Rotate to work along other side of Figure 13
the chain. Hdc, Sc, Sl St. (11)
• FO, leave long tail. (figure 11)
Flower Yes, you absolutely may sell your finished item
• In your center color yarn created from this pattern! Your time, supplies, and
• Worked in the round own creative talent went into making it and the fin-
Round 1: Sc x 5 into MR. (5) ished item is yours to do with as you please. A link
• Attach flower color yarn with a Sl St back to the pattern location or to me as the design-
Round 2:(Sl St, Hdc x 3, Sl St) x 5. (15 Hdc & 10 Sl er is not required, however it is greatly appreciated.
St) If you upload to social media please tag me and/or
• FO, leave long tail. (figure 12) add any of the following hashtags as I would love to
• Sew flower to the leaf, slightly overlapping the see!
edge of the leaf using the tail of the flower. #thecheerfulchameleon #TCCzoo
• Attach to body where you wish using the tails #DarlatheDuck
(figure 13)
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 Darla the Duck Coin Purse Stitch Key US TERMS
*print formated version*
• Ch: Chain
Before You Begin • Sl St: Slip Stitch
*please read below for pattern • St(s): Stitch(es)
wide notes and information* • Sc: Single Crochet
• Please read over entire pattern, including • Sc Inc: Place 2 Sc stitches into the same stitch
pictures, before starting. Watch for any section to increase
specific notes or directions. • Sc Dec: Single Crochet 2 STS together to de-
• Stitch markers, or a way to track stitches, are crease
needed to know when rounds begin and end • Hdc: Half Double Crochet
and keeping count. • Hdc Inc: Place 2 Hdc stitches into the same
• When starting with a chain, first row stitches stitch to increase
will always be worked into the back bump of the • Dc: Double Crochet
chain unless otherwise noted. • Dc Inc: Place 2 Dc Stitches into same St to in-
• Chain stitches are not counted into the final crease
row/ round count unless otherwise noted.
• Sk: Skip
• If at any point you have any questions or need
• Yo: Yarn Over
any help do not hesitate to contact me at any
of the social media or locations linked in this • FLO: Front loop only
document. • MR: Magic Ring
• This pattern may contain affiliate links to • [ ]: Repeat between as many times as stated
yarn, tools & notions being used within. By (ex. x 6)
using my links to make a purchase (where • ( ): Place all noted within () into the same stitch
applicable), I will earn a small commision of • FO: Fasten off with a Sl St to the first St or use
your sale, at no extra cost to you. the invisible join method (preferred)
• Any additional questions regarding the use of Yarn & Hook Needed
the pattern publication please send an email or *Aran weight yarn & 4mm hook*
contact directly at any link below.
I used Paintbox Yarn Cotton Aran which is a wor-
Pattern Info sted weight 4 yarn.
YARN COLOR BREAKDOWN
*difficulty, gauge, size*
• Main Color
• This pattern is easy to intermediate in dif-
• Beak Color
ficulty. While I have tried to make it as easy
to follow as possible, some previous crochet • Flower Color
knowledge is required to complete. • Leaf Color
• The step by step photos for purse assembly are • Flower Center Color
shown in a different color. OTHER MATERIALS
Gauge for this pattern with aran weight cotton • 4mm hook
and a 4mm hook is as follows: • 3.35 Kiss Clasps. Find these in craft stores or
• 10 Sc across and 10 Sc rounds is 2” on Amazon
GAUGE IS SEMI IMPORTANT TO THIS PROJECT • 14mm Safety eyes (2)
You will need the gauge to be close enough to fit the • Embroidery floss or crochet thread to attach
kiss clasp. As long as your gauge is close with your clasp
hook and yarn you should be fine, however if it • Yarn needle
appears to be much larger or smaller then you may • Needle thin enough to put through the kiss
need to adjust hook and/or yarn accordingly clasp holes with your thread
• Scissors & a stitch marker
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Example line: how to read this pattern
Round 4: [Sc, Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (24)
• Single crochet into the next St, place 2 Single
crochet into the next stitch to increase, Single
crochet into the next stitch. Repeat this set of
instructions within the [ ] 6 times around, end-
ing with a count of 24 stitches total in round 4.
Body Make 2
• In your main color yarn
• Worked in the round
Round 1: Sc x 6 into MR. (6)
Round 2: [Sc Inc] x 6. (12)
Round 3: [Sc, Sc Inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [Sc, Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (24)
Round 5: [Sc x 3, Sc Inc] x 6. (30)
Round 6: [Sc x 2, Sc Inc, Sc x 2] x 6. (36)
Round 7: [Sc x 5, Sc Inc] x 6. (42)
Round 8: [Sc x 3, Sc Inc, Sc x 3] x 6. (48)
Rounds 9-11: Sc x 48. (48) (3 rounds)
• FO, weave in ends.
• With the right side facing out, press the edge
of the body into one side of the kiss clasp.
Using a thin needle and your thread back-
stitch the clasp securely to the body of the
purse. Repeat on other side. Weave in the
ends of the thread securely into the body.
• Thread body color yarn onto a yarn needle and
whip stitch the two sides together. Weave in
ends.
Beak
• In your beak color yarn
• Worked in the round, around a starting Ch
• Ch 8
Round 1: Sc into 2nd Ch, Sc x 5, (Sc x 3) into last
Ch. Rotate to work along other side of the chain.
Sc x 5, Sc Inc. (16)
Round 2: Sc Inc, Sc x 5, Sc Inc x 3, Sc x 5, Sc Inc x 2.
(22)
Round 3: Sl St, Sc, Hdc, Sc, (Hdc, Dc), (Dc, Hdc),
Sc, Hdc, Sc, Sl St x 13. (26)
• FO, leave long tail.
• Pinching round 1 of the beak to puff out
while slightly curving edges downward,
sew to front center of the body with the top
center of round 3 just under the center MR
of body.
Darla the Duck Coin Purse by The Cheerful Chameleon
Head Tuft
• In your main color yarn
• Worked in the round
Round 1: (Sc, Ch x 3, Sc, Ch x 4, Sc, Ch x 3) into a
MR. (3 Sc, 10 Ch)
• FO, leave long tail and pull closed.
• Sew to top center of purse, with the Sts point-
ing down.
• Insert eyes between rounds 3 & 4 of the
purse to the sides of the center ring.
Leaf
• In your leaf color yarn
• Worked in the round, around a starting Ch
• Ch 5
Round 1: Sl Stin 2nd Ch from hook, Sc, Hdc, (Dc
x 5) into last Ch. Rotate to work along other
side of the chain. Hdc, Sc, Sl St. (11)
• FO, leave long tail.
Flower
• In your center color yarn
• Worked in the round
Round 1: Sc x 5 into MR. (5)
• Attach flower color yarn with a Sl St
Round 2:(Sl St, Hdc x 3, Sl St) x 5. (15 Hdc & 10 Sl
St)
• FO, leave long tail.
• Sew flower to the leaf, slightly overlapping the
edge of the leaf using the tail of the flower.
• Attach to body where you wish using the
tails
Yes, you absolutely may sell your finished item
created from this pattern! Your time, supplies, and
own creative talent went into making it and the fin-
ished item is yours to do with as you please. A link
back to the pattern location or to me as the design-
er is not required, however it is greatly appreciated.
If you upload to social media please tag me and/or
add any of the following hashtags as I would love to
see!
#thecheerfulchameleon #TCCzoo
#DarlatheDuck
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