Mum's Coin Purse

 My Mum's Birthday is at the begining of May. I had to think quite hard what I could make for her this year because she is currently doing missionary work in the Philippines. I could not send her a shawl or scarf or any of my usual Mum gifts. I wanted something she could use right away. Then I came across this blog and I knew this would fit the bill. I found the purse clip an JoAnns for just 5 dollars and used leftover yarn and scrap fabric. The most expensive part was the fabric glue, but it's cool because I can use it again for other projects. The knitting part was super easy because it was just a rectangle of stockingette stitch. Attaching the fabric to the clip was a little tricky. I used tweezers to get it in place and some painters tape to hold it together as it dried.

Now the blog I got the idea from had a crochet flower on it, but I don't know how to crochet so after another little hunt on Ravelry I found the pattern featured here for a knitted flower. I don't know about you but I don't think it's too bad. It's now filled with Reeces peanut butter eggs, and making it's way across the sea. I just hope it get's there in time.