There is a Aldi in the USA – wow – the world is really globalized. I always thought this a typical German shop and I didn’t knew there are Aldi outside from German and Northern Europe. The features you listed like the groceries being in their packages or that you have to rent the cart etc. Are typical not only for Aldi but for all discounter in Germany. When I was younger and went into a shop in Italy I was totally amazed that the employees put my purchases into bags (as it seem to be common in the USA too)… I have never seen this in Germany.
So, as you have to rent the cart at every shop here, the fake coins are always needed and like @akipponn I lose them constantly. No idea how this could happen. Mostly I do the shopping with all my purchases precariously tucked on my arms…. So, your coin-purse is a wonderful idea!!! And for me completely new. I have never seen this done in crochet and I instantly have to make on.
Thank you so much for the pattern!
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