Crochet Doraemon Coin Bag for Beginners
The Doraemon coin bag is an adorable and practical accessory inspired by the beloved character from the Japanese manga series.
Its delightful design includes detailed facial features, like big round eyes and a tiny nose, making it a cute and endearing piece that will surely bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Materials and Key Crochet Techniques:
Materials:
- Blue worsted weight yarn
- White worsted weight yarn
- Black worsted weight yarn
- Red worsted weight yarn
- Small coin bag zipper
- Crochet hook (4.0 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Key Crochet Techniques:
- Magic ring
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc)
- Decrease (dec)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Sewing pieces together
Uses and Shape:
This coin bag is not just aesthetically pleasing but also functional. Shaped like a small, rounded pouch, it fits comfortably in your hand and can hold coins, earrings, and other small items. The zipper closure ensures that your belongings stay secure, making it a perfect accessory for kids and adults alike.
Detailed Pattern:
- Head and Body (Blue Yarn):
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: 6 sc in the magic ring.
- R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
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- R4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around. (36)
- R7-12: Sc in each st around. (36)
- R13: (5 sc, dec) repeat around. (30)
- R14: (4 sc, dec) repeat around. (24)
- R15: (3 sc, dec) repeat around. (18)
- R16: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (12)
- R17: (1 sc, dec) repeat around. (6)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Face (White Yarn):
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: 6 sc in the magic ring.
- R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
- Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
- Eyes (White Yarn & Black Yarn):
- Make 2:
- Start with a magic ring with white yarn.
- R1: 6 sc in the magic ring.
- Fasten off white yarn and switch to black yarn.
- R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Fasten off and leave tails for sewing.
- Make 2:
- Nose (Red Yarn):
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: 6 sc in the magic ring.
- Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
- Making the Bag Functional:
- Sew the face features onto the main head and body piece.
- Attach the zipper around the top open edge using a yarn needle.
- Weave in all remaining ends.
Conclusion:
Creating a Doraemon coin bag is a fun and rewarding project, perfect for beginners wanting to enhance their crochet skills. Follow this guide to craft a cheerful and functional accessory that you or your loved ones will treasure. Enjoy the process, and happy crocheting!
