How to Crochet a Cute Ombre Pompom Change Purse

Looking for a quick and easy crochet project? This Ombre Pompom Change Purse is a perfect beginner-friendly accessory. Whether you are making a gift or a treat for yourself, this small purse is functional, stylish, and adds a pop of color to any bag.

Project Details

Finished Size: Approximately 4″ x 4″ (10 x 10 cm)

Skill Level: Easy

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Medium weight satin-style yarn in the following colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Grey Mist Heather
  • Contrast Color A: Aqua
  • Contrast Color B: Lagoon
  • Contrast Color C: Snow
• Crochet Hook: 3.75 mm (U.S. F or 5) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Zipper: 4″ (10 cm) zipper
• Additional Tools: 4″ square piece of cardboard, glue, and scissors

Gauge

16 single crochet (sc) and 17 rows = 4″ (10 cm).

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• Approx: Approximately
• Beg: Beginning
• Ch: Chain
• Rep: Repeat
• Rnd: Round
• Sc: Single crochet
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• St: Stitch

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Using the Main Color (MC), start by chaining 2.

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the 2nd chain from the hook. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each sc around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (12 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1. (1 sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat 6 times. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (18 sc)

Round 4: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat 6 times. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (24 sc)

Round 5: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat 6 times. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (30 sc)

Round 6: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat 6 times. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (36 sc)

Round 7: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat 6 times. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (42 sc)

Round 8: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.

Continuing the Body: Repeat Round 8 until the piece measures 4″ (10 cm) from the beginning.

Final Round: Ch 1. Working from left to right (instead of the usual right to left), work 1 reverse single crochet in each sc around. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch. Fasten off.

Finishing the Purse

Sew the 4″ zipper to the purse opening, ensuring it is aligned securely for a clean finish.

How to Make the Ombre Pompom

Create one pompom using the following steps:

1. Prepare Template: Create two identical cardboard discs based on the pompom template. Glue them to cardboard, let them dry, and cut along the solid and dashed lines.
2. Center Thread: Cut a piece of yarn approximately 8″ (20.5 cm) long. Place it between the two discs around the center cutout and hold them together.
3. Wrap the Yarn: Wrap the yarn around the cardboard template using the following color sequence:
   • Contrast Color A: Wrap 50 times.
   • Contrast Color B: Wrap 30 times on both sides.
   • Contrast Color C: Wrap 25 times on both sides.
4. Secure: Pull the yarn between the two discs and tie it tightly in the center.
5. Cut: Carefully slip scissors between the two discs and cut the wrapped yarn all around the edge of the circle.
6. Trim: Remove the cardboard discs. Fluff the yarn and trim the pompom into a smooth, round shape.
7. Attach: Securely attach the pompom to the zipper pull.