Coin Purse Pattern by Bekkah Moyer

Coin purse crochet Pattern

By Bekkah Moyer:

Coin Purse Body

I used the cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby

H hook

Round 1- make a magic circle or chain 2 and clip stitch into the first chain forming a ring. 6 SC in the ring slip stitch to join (6SC)

Round 2-Chain 1 (Does not count as first SC here or throughout the pattern) 2 SC in stitch you joined in and in each stitch across the row ,SS to beginning SC to join. (12 SC)

Round 3- Chain 1 2 SC in same stitch as join, 1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC all the way around. SS to join (18 SC)

Round 4- Chain 1, 2 SC in same stitch as join, 1 SC in next 2 SC, repeat to the end of the round and SS to join (24 SC)

Round 5- Chain 1, 2 SC in same stitch as join, 1 SC in the next 3 SC, repeat to the end of the round, SS to join. (30 SC)

Round 6 and 7- Chain 1, 1 SC in each SC around, SS to join. (30 SC)

The rest of the pattern will have edits for the option to make the large coin purse, or a smaller version. The instructions will be included for both.

(For Large purse, repeat Round 8 a second time making two rows of HDC, for small coin purse, make only one row, large size in parentheses)

Round 8(and 9)- Chain 1, HDC in each SC around the round, SS to join (30 HDC)

Round 9(or 10)- Chain 1, 2 HDC in same stitch as join, 1 HDC in next 4 HDC repeat around until you get to the last HDC, SS to join (36 HDC)

Round 10-15(or 11-20)- Chain 1, 1 HDC in each HDC around, SS to join. (36 HDC)

Round 16 (or 21)- Chain 1, 1 SC in each HDC around, SS to join (36 SC)

Round 17 (or 22)- Chain 1, SC 2 together, 1 SC in the next 17 SC, SC 2 together, SS to join (34 SC)

Round 18 (or 23)- Chain 1, SC 2 together, 1 SC in the next 7 SC, SC 2 together, 1 Sc in remaining SC stitches, SS to join (29 SC)

Round 19 (or 24)- Chain 1, SC 2 together, 1 SC in the next 8 SC, SC 2 Together two times, SC in remaining SC stitches, SS to join (27 SC)

Round 20 (or 25)- Chain 1,SC 2 together, 1 SC in the next 9 stitches, SC 2 together two times, SC in remaining SC stitches, SS to join (24 SC)

Front and back pieces to attach to the small rounded or squared off coin purse frames.

Row 1 of the front piece- Without tying off, Chain 1 And turn your work, 12 SC, Chain 1 and turn.

Row 2- SC 2 together, 1 SC in each of the next 8 SC, Chain 1, turn (10 SC)

Row 3- SC 2 together, 1 SC in the next 6 SC, SC 2 together, Chain 1 and turn (8 SC)

 Row 4- SC 2 together, SC in the next 4 SC, SC 2 together, Chain 1 and turn (6 SC)

Row 5- SC 2 together, SC in the next 2 SC, SC 2 together, Fasten off, (4 SC)

To make the other piece to attach to the frame, attach your yarn on the other side on the first unused SC no the left, from the last round made on the coin purse body, and repeat Rows 1 through 5, leaving an extra long strand of yarn to sew to the frame when you fasten off. Weave in tails before attaching to frame. There are Youtube videos on how to attach your crochet coin purse to the frames. The frames can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Joann Fabric, and other craft stores that sell yarn. 

Happy Crochet!

The things That I See

Daily I am astounded by the things that this world allows to go on unnoticed or unchanged, bad things that affect the futures of not only ourselves but our children. It saddens me greatly, because the worse that it gets, the more desensitized we have let ourselves become to it all.
The more blood and gore in a game, the higher the ratings are, and those silly little age warnings are ignored and little Johnny gets to watch and in some cases even play, these too much to life like games. Robbing, stealing, killing and even raping, all become the norm. Or you become the "good guy" by killing zombies, all while little Suzy is sitting there watching the blood and gore. What is this truly doing to our kids? It is in the least desensitizing them to the awful things that they are seeing in these games, but also what does it tell them about life itself? I can't help but sit and wonder these things, because we as adults, allow it to get worse, all for what? Entertainment? That's what entertainment has become? A mass collection of hatred, murder, guts and gore? Is this truly who we have become as people?
That's just the games, the tv and magazine ads and content has gotten so terrible that most of it is just plain shameful at the very least. Mostly bare skinned women on almost every cover because we adults have to have our fill of entertainment at it's best and advertisers know, sex sells. Who cares what mental damage it does to the children and how much it feeds the sick desires of the rapist or psychopath that just feeds on that kind of thing. There is so much I could write on it would take weeks.
I can't claim innocence, I swore in front of the kids, and did things that I should not have done, however I have since given my life to God, and praises be to Him that He has healed me of a lot of sins that I had in the past. This is part of why it bothers me so much. I also took part in getting society that feared God, to one that will not even hear a negative word about their negative behavior. All because they have their rights to see all of the nearly naked women, drink all of the booze they want to, or play the most horrid games, and watch the most demonic things on tv as they like. And it's sadly true, you do have the right to.
That is the point to this post. The Bible says that all things are lawful to me, but not all things are expedient, or good for you. that is in 1 Corinthians 6:12 if you would like to look it up. It says to not come under anything's power, like become addicted or have to have something over God. Nothing should take the place of God. You should not let anything take control over you, but the Holy Spirit.
In our society, sex, drinking, drugs, and a whole host of things have pushed God aside. Now it is a firm "You can't judge me" if you talk about sin or repenting. All people want to hear about is the loving side of God, Which is the most amazing love you will ever find. But NO ONE wants to hear about the side of God that is a consuming fire. HE will judge you, and that should scare you out of your shoes.
The person that is lovingly trying to save you from sin and offer you a better way, and that's through walking with Christ and giving your life to Him, they are not judging you at all. They have looked at what you are doing and if it goes against God's word, they are trying to save you from Hell!That's an act of love, my friends. That's not trying to throw or cast a stone at you, it's trying to save you from Hell itself, and that is an eternity that you do not want.
Jesus said that not only is adultery a sin, but looking upon another man or woman in a lustful manner is also the same as if you would have committed the sin itself. We must check our behavior and love and obey Him in body, mind and spirit. It is not going to happen ourselves. It will only happen if you truly submit yourself to Him, and read the Word, and allow the Holy Spirit to change you through the teaching that you learn in the word.
My friends, if you do not want to listen to my words, that's your God given right not to, however if you want to change the world for a better place for our children and save them and yourself from Hell, please pray to Jesus and ask Him how you can change your life, what is it in your life that needs to be given to Him so that you an live a happy and fulfilled life in Him. This world is not going to get better unless we humble ourselves and give ourselves to Him. Ask Jesus to be your Guiding Light in this darkened world, and be your Savior. I only tell you this to save you for what is coming, Judgement is coming, it is not going to go away because you simply believe that the 'god' you believe in is only a god of love, because God has to have judgement against evil to be a loving god. and our Father in Heaven will judge the evil of this world as He has done before. He has not done anything out of hate, God cannot hate, GOD IS LOVE! Therefore, I am asking you to go against the crowd, and follow the narrow path. Few will find it. Will I? Will you? I pray we will show ourselves worthy!

God bless you
Bekkah
April 3, 2016

Audacity

Isn't it time the those sad tears stop falling from your eyes?
Everyone gets sad and has to say their goodbyes.
You knew it would come and someday it would be.
What made you think you could change it and gave you the audacity?
God works in circles, in the Trinity He is One.
And when the circle is over there's nothing to be done.
Yes it hurts, did you expect any less?
Or did you think you were the only one left with such a mess?
There's blessings in hurt though you cannot see them,
Until you realize that you won't be happy again.
God is telling you to look up "Child leave it to Me.
For loving Me means be humble, there's no room for audacity."
Bekkah~Aug '15 RIP Momma ❤

Infinity

The love I have, it's stored somewhere
I know it is, for I feel it there,
Yet so big it is, the love I feel
That a container for it can't be real.

There's no end to where it goes,
Or how gentle that it flows.
There is no requirement for it to be had,
It is just what makes my heart so glad.

Though sometimes it's not returned,
It's my love that never gets burned,
For love is gentle, soft and free,
Something hurts could never empty.

Take my love with you through life,
Knowing I'm here, through all of your strife,
Keep it close, you may need it sometime,
It's yours forever, for all of time.

One day I'll be gone, no longer around,
But my love around you, it will surround,
That's the beauty of God you see,
He is love, and He bonds you to me.

Keep God close at all times through,
And I'll be with Him right there with you,
God is love, such beauty and grace,
In Him is our special hiding place.

When I am gone and you miss me,
Know I'm happy with Him and free,
Love Him more than you did before,
As I watch down on you, those I adore.

Gods Words Are Preserved!

Many will say that God's word is not true and not right or has been tampered with and because it's written by man, which it is, but through God through using the Holy Spirit, they deny it's power! But God promised to preserve it, and THAT He has! He knew what would happen before it did happen, He preserved it as only almighty Elohim could!

Psalm 12:6-7  “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.” KJV

PSALM 119:160 -- “Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”

One of my faves ...
ISAIAH 40:8 -- “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”

How BLESSED we are, to have His Word to be able to rely upon in all and through all times!  It's been saving and changing people for so long, it actually proves itself! Hallelujah!

Ticks and Tocks

Ticks and Tocks

O, the bond I wish it was there,
The one I've had, because I care,
To help and guide as only I can,
Even more so, than a very best friend.

Days will pass, so fast you'll see,
Thinking you can always turn to me,
Opportunity lost, without any intent,
As life gets lived and time is spent.

No one is promised, yet another day,
Even THIS moment could be taken away.
It's sad to look back at ticks and tocks, That zoomed by so fast on life's clocks.

I promise this, to all that I truly do love,
True love it comes, only from God above,
His grace we need each day, all the more,
Only you must seek it, it can't be stored.

Just the same, seek those who love you,
They need and want that, they really do,
Because tocks are few and ticks go away,
Until you're left wanting them more one day.

Don't waste a second, they expire so fast,
Let hurts go, put them far into the past,
For life's truly short, you will soon see,
That one missing you is always named "ME"
~ Bekkah 4/2015

Dedicated to my kids my husband and all dear souls that I love! ❤

Love God, Love Others

Love

We will never be perfect humans, only when we are changed into our new bodies will we be perfect. As much as we would like to be perfect, the best we can do is absorb the Holy Bible and allow the Holy Spirit to change us as we willingly trust Him and obey His commands.

There are so many people that think that loving other people is hard. In my personal opinion, the only way this is hard is if you cannot part with one or both of these two things. Time or money.

Loving others takes some kind of sacrifice. If you have an eager heart to love others, it may take more for it to 'feel' like a sacrifice, but the truth is, you must give up something to love others. Time itself can be even more valuable than money, so don't let your finances hold you back from loving others. And don't let tithing make you feel like you're doing all you can to show love.

One of the most easy ways to show love to others is just to smile and talk to them. In our fast paced world of techno involved people,  how many of you can honestly say you take time to say hi to strangers, or even exchange a smile? I bet you'll be surprised at your own revelation.

I don't know of many people nowadays that isn't going through their own type of trials. Whether you believe in God or not, He wants you to love Him first, and people next. These people need our love, and more than that, they need HIS love!

You may think that you don't have time or you may be the shy type, but you don't have to do anything at all except allow the Holy Spirit to do it through you! The facts are,  you can't do anything without Christ! It isn't YOU that is loving the people, it is God using you as His love tool in order to reach others! I can't figure a better purpose for my life!

The next time you're out and about, just try to smile and say hi to as many people as you can. If you find it difficult, ask God for the strength to do it. He will help you, I promise! Ask and ye shall receive! He will give anyone that asks the ability!

Pretty soon that will become easy and saying hi to people will not be enough for you. Pretty soon you'll need to find out more about the people you're talking to. This is what humans are meant to do, love one another.

As you find yourself more comfortable talking to people that you don't know, share your love about God with them. It is becoming more and more important that people hear how loving God is. So many don't even know how loving He is! This is where we can change that by sharing how He loves us with them!

What I have found is, God's blessings are never one sided. I can set out to bless someone else without even wanting anything, which is the TRUE way to bless someone, but our Loving Father ALWAYS blesses me in return. This is not why we should bless others, it is a gift that He gives for loving His children. He truly is an amazingly loving God, and He's asking for our help to love others.

If you're super shy, use the first week to start to notice people that need love, and say a short prayer for them. This is love. As you go along, the Holy Spirit may even tell you a way you can help them feel better. Start somewhere today, and I promise you'll experience God's love in such an amazing way, you'll become addicted to the feeling of loving for God. And THAT'S THE BEST thing to get addicted to next to being in love WITH God, imho 😃

Before you go out, ask God to help you be a blessing to anyone that He wants you to bless, and to help you because you know that without Him, you can't do it.
John 15:5 KJV
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Then decide in your mind that no matter how you may feel, scared, weird or strange, through Christ's help you can do ANYTHING!
Philippians 4:13 KJV
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Remember that when you ask for God's help, He will give it and I know you'll be blessed each time you make someone smile. It will also encourage you.
Matthew 7:7-8 KJV
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Also, if you're shy, remember that through Christ, you are MORE than a conqueror and if you can do spiritual battle for the Lord through Christ, you can love others with ease!  It will build your strength and faith and make you feel God's love and peace in your own heart.
Romans 8:37 KJV
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Go on out there and let your light shine among the people, you may just help God bring someone to the Kingdom for eternal life! 👼🌎🌏🌍💖 the whole WORLD needs His love! Will YOU be His warrior today?
Tag #LoveInActionProject on Twitter if you want to share how much sharing God's love has made you happy! Encourage other believers!

God bless and keep you all!