How to Knit a Coin Purse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cast on 15 stitches.

   The stockinette stitch is when you alternate between knitting a row and purling a row. ,, To do this, you are going to decrease your stitches.
   
   Don't worry, it's easier than it sounds. , Knit two stitches together.
   
   To do this, simply push your right needle into the next two stitches, knit both of them together, and then slide both stitches off the left needle.
   
   Knit nine stitches.
   
   Knit the next two stitches together.
   
   Knit the last stitch.
   
   You should have 13 stitches on your needle. , Knit two stitches together.
   
   Knit seven stitches.
   
   Knit two stitches together.
   
   Knit the last stitch.
   
   You should have 11 stitches on your needle. , Knit one stitch.
   
   Knit two stitches together.
   
   Knit two stitches.
   
   Wrap the yarn around the right needle once.
   
   Then knit the next two stitches together.
   
   Knit one stitch.
   
   Knit two stitches together.
   
   Knit the last stitch.
   
   You should have nine stitches on your needle. , Knit two stitches together.
   
   Knit three stitches (knit the new loop like any other stitch).
   
   Knit two stitches together.
   
   Knit the last stitch.
   
   You should have seven stitches on your needle. , Knit two stitches together.
   
   Knit one stitch.
   
   Knit two stitches together.
   
   Knit the last stitch.
   
   You should have five stitches on your needle. , Knit one stitch.
   
   Knit two stitches together.
   
   You should have three stitches on your needle. ,, Pull it through the last loop and pull tight. ,,,,,, Beautiful.
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   Step 2: Knit one row.

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   Step 3: Purl one row.

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   Step 4: Work in the stockinette stitch until your piece is three inches long (8.5 cm).

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   Step 5: Now knit every row (this is the garter stitch) until your piece measures 8 inches (20.3 cm).

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   Step 6: Now start the flap.

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   Step 7: First row: Knit one stitch.

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   Step 8: Next row: Knit one stitch.

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   Step 9: Now you're going to add a buttonhole.

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    Step 10: Next row: Knit one stitch.

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    Step 11: Next row: Knit one stitch.

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    Step 12: Next row: Knit two stitches together.

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    Step 13: Final row: Knit all three stitches together.

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    Step 14: Cut the yarn to about 6 inches (15.2 cm).

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    Step 15: Thread the loose yarn in with a yarn needle.

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    Step 16: Sew a button one inch from the bottom of your purse using a regular needle and thread.

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    Step 17: Fold your purse so that your bottom lines up with where the flap starts.

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    Step 18: Sew up the edges.

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    Step 19: Weave in all the ends.

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    Step 20: Your pocket purse is finished.

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