Welcome to the sweetest project you will ever crochet! This “Baby Nursery” Caravan is a dream in pastel yellow, featuring fluffy white clouds on the exterior and a completely furnished nursery inside. The interior is packed with adorable details: a white crib with a tulle canopy, a rocking horse, stacks of folded blankets, and even a tiny rubber ducky. It is the perfect keepsake for a new baby or a charming addition to your miniature collection.

This pattern uses an advanced construction technique called the “3-Layer Sandwich Method” (Yarn – Plastic Canvas – Yarn). This ensures that the caravan walls are perfectly stiff, flat, and finished beautifully on both the inside and outside, hiding the plastic structure completely.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials & Tools

• Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn (Mercerized cotton is best for definition).

  – Pastel Yellow: Main exterior and interior walls.

  – White: Crib, shelves, clouds, curtains.

  – Soft Blue & Grey: Towels/blankets, floor rug.

  – Brown/Beige: Rocking horse, teddy bear.

  – Scrap Colors: Orange (duck beak), Black (wheels).

• Hook: 2.0mm or 2.25mm (Use a small hook for tight stitches).
• Structure: 4 sheets of Plastic Canvas (7-mesh stiffness).
• Other: White tulle or fine netting (for the canopy), fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, hot glue gun, thin wire (optional for mobile), black embroidery thread.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Dc: Double Crochet
• Inc: Increase (2 sc in one st)
• Dec: Decrease (invisible decrease)
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• Sl st: Slip Stitch

Part 1: The Caravan Shell (Sandwich Method)

The shell consists of two main structural parts: The Back Wall (the vertical wall at the back of the room) and the Perimeter Strip (which forms the Floor, Front, Roof, and Rear curves). We make double panels for everything to sandwich the plastic canvas.

1. The Back Wall Panel (Room Backdrop)

Make 2 identical pieces using Pastel Yellow.

1. Row 1: Ch 36. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (35)
2. Row 2-25: Sc across. (35)
3. Rounding the Corners:

   – Top Left Corner: Sl st in first 3 sts, Sc, Hdc, then Dc across to last 5 sts, Hdc, Sc, leave last 3 unworked.

   – Bottom Corners: Repeat similar shaping or keep flat depending on your desired look (The image shows rounded top corners and slightly flatter bottom).

4. Fasten off the first piece. Keep yarn attached to the second.

Assembly: Cut a plastic canvas shape to match (trim corners rounded). Sandwich between the two yellow panels. Sc through both layers around the entire edge.

2. The Perimeter Strip (Floor, Roof, Sides)

This long strip wraps around the Back Wall Panel.

Make 2 long strips using Pastel Yellow.

1. Row 1: Ch 16 (This determines the depth of the room). Sc in 2nd ch and across. (15)
2. Rows 2-100+: Sc across.

   Note: The length of this strip must be exactly the circumference of your Back Wall Panel. Measure as you go by wrapping it around the finished Back Wall Panel.

3. Fasten off.

Assembly: Cut a long strip of plastic canvas. Sandwich it between the two crochet strips. Sc around the entire perimeter to seal.

3. Joining the Shell

• Sew the long Perimeter Strip to the edge of the Back Wall Panel using a whip stitch (Yellow yarn).
• You should now have an open box shape with rounded corners.
• Floor Rug: Crochet a rectangle in White/Blue stripes or checks to fit the floor area. Glue it inside.

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Part 2: Exterior Decor

1. Fluffy Clouds

Make 4-5 using White yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch, Hdc, Dc, Dc, Hdc, Sc, sl st.
• Row 2: Turn. *Sk 1, 5 Dc in next (Shell), sk 1, sl st* repeat along the top edge to create bumps.
• Sew these onto the exterior walls (corners and roof).

2. Wheels (Make 2)

• Hubcap: Grey yarn. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, (Sc 1, Inc) to 18.
• Tire: Black yarn. (Sc 2, Inc) to 24. (Sc 3, Inc) to 30. Sc around for 2 rows. Dec back to 18. Stuff firmly. Flatten and sew to the bottom sides.

3. Window (Interior Back Wall)

• Surface crochet or sew a small white square frame on the inside back wall.
• Curtains: With White, Ch 10. *Ch 3, sk 1, sc* across. Gather the top and glue to the window frame.

Part 3: Nursery Furniture

1. The Crib

Use White yarn. Needs to be stiff.

• Mattress Base: Ch 12, sc across for 20 rows. (White or Yellow for sheet).
• Railings (Make 2 Long, 2 Short):

  Row 1: Ch to length of mattress side. Sc across.

  Row 2 (Bars): Ch 3, *Sk 1, Dc, Ch 1* repeat across.

  Row 3: Sc in each Dc and Ch-space.

• Assembly: Sew railings to the mattress base. Use a bit of stiff cardboard under the mattress if needed.
• Canopy: Bend a piece of wire into a hook shape. Crochet a white sleeve over the wire. Glue to the back of the crib. Drape a piece of white tulle over it.

2. Changing Table / Shelves

Use White yarn.

• Make a simple rectangular box (Stuff firmly or use a foam core).
• Dimensions: Approx 1.5 inches wide, 2 inches high.
• Detail: Embroider lines to simulate drawers on the front.

3. The Rocking Horse

Use Brown (Body) and Beige (Mane/Tail).

• Body: MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. Work 8 rows plain. Dec to close. (Cylinder).
• Neck/Head: MR 5 sc. Work 4 rows (Neck). Ch 3, work 3 rows on these chains + neck loops to form head shape. (This is tricky; alternatively make a smaller cylinder for neck and ball for head).
• Legs (Make 4): Ch 4, sc back. Sew to body.
• Rockers (Make 2): Ch 15 (Brown). Sc in 2nd ch, Hdc across, Sc in last. Stiffness is key—maybe run a wire through. Curve them and sew to feet.
• Mane/Tail: Loop tiny strands of Beige yarn and trim.

Part 4: Accessories & Miniatures

1. Stack of Towels/Blankets

Use Blue and White.

• Make 3 small squares (Ch 8, sc 8 rows). Fold them in quarters.
• Stack them and glue them together. Glue onto the Changing Table.

2. Rubber Ducky

Use Yellow.

• Body: MR 4 sc, Inc to 8. Sc 2 rows. Dec to close.
• Head: MR 3 sc, Inc to 6. Sc 1 row. Sew to body.
• Beak: Tiny stitch of Orange.
• Place on top of the towels.

3. Teddy Bear

Use Light Brown.

• Head/Body: MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. Sc 2 rows. Dec to 8 (Neck). Sc 2 rows (Body). Dec to close.
• Ears/Limbs: Tiny bobble stitches or sewn knots.
• Sit the bear next to the crib.

4. Hanging Mobile

• Crochet a tiny yellow crescent moon (Ch 5, sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st).
• Crochet a tiny star (MR, *ch 2, sl st* x 5).
• Hang them from the crib canopy wire using sewing thread.

Final Assembly

1. Furniture Placement: Glue the crib to the right side of the room. Glue the changing table to the left. Place the rocking horse in the center.
2. Decor: Glue the window curtains. Ensure the canopy drapes nicely.
3. Exterior: Attach the hitch to the front. Add a small red button or crochet circle on the back for the tail light.

Congratulations! You have created a precious miniature nursery. This Crochet Baby Caravan is full of love and detail, ready to be cherished.