Freddie the Frog is quite a charmer and loves to get out and about. He’s sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face every time he jumps out of the handbag to say hello!

This pattern is in US crochet terms and has written instructions for all parts. There are also step by step photos detailing how to begin crochet, assemble the parts and finish the object. Skills used are working in rows, working a round, increasing, decreasing, chain stitches and slip stitches.

Finished coin purse will measure 11cm/4in wide and 9cm/3.5in tall when made in Rowan Cotton Glace yarn with 3.5mm hook. You will need 35g of main green colour, 10g of lighter green colour and 20g of red. As well as the yarn you will need a pair of 8mm black safety eyes and a 8cm kiss-lock frame.