Good morning, crafters! Wake up to the smell of maple syrup and freshly baked batter with this delicious project: The “Waffle” Breakfast House. This caravan is a tribute to everyone’s favorite breakfast treat. The exterior is not just painted yellow; it is textured with a raised, square grid pattern that perfectly mimics a crispy, golden-brown waffle. It looks good enough to eat!

Inside, the caravan is a bustling breakfast kitchen. It features a realistic open waffle iron, stacks of both square and round waffles, jars of amber maple syrup, fresh strawberries, and generous dollops of whipped cream. Outside, a hungry brown bear wearing a blue gingham bib waits patiently at a table for his giant serving of syrup-drenched waffles.

This is an advanced texture project. To achieve the deep, grid-like “waffle” texture on the exterior while keeping the walls straight and sturdy, we use the “3-Layer Sandwich Method” (Yarn – Plastic Canvas – Yarn). We will also be switching hook sizes frequently to accommodate the tiny food details.

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Materials & Tools

• Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn.

  – Butter Yellow: Main exterior (waffle texture).

  – Golden Brown: Cooked waffles, table, bear.

  – Black: Waffle iron, tires.

  – Amber/Translucent Orange: Maple syrup.

  – Red: Strawberries.

  – White: Whipped cream, plates, bear’s snout.

  – Blue: Bear’s bib.

  – Light Grey: Iron interior/metal parts.

• Hooks:

  – 2.5mm (C/2): For the caravan structure, bear, and furniture.

  – 1.5mm (Steel Hook): CRITICAL for the tiny berries, syrup jars, and butter cubes.

• Structure: 5 sheets of Plastic Canvas (7-mesh stiffness).
• Other: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, hot glue gun, 6mm safety eyes.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Dc: Double Crochet
• FPdc: Front Post Double Crochet (Essential for the waffle texture)
• Inc: Increase
• Dec: Decrease
• Sl st: Slip Stitch

Part 1: The Waffle Structure (Sandwich Method)

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm

The exterior must look like a waffle. We achieve this using the Waffle Stitch pattern on the outer panel, a plain panel for the inside, and plastic canvas in between.

1. The Floor Base

Make 2 identical panels using Golden Brown (Crust color).

1. Row 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (20)
2. Row 2-36: Sc across. (Rectangle approx 4″ x 6.5″).
3. Fasten off Panel 1. Keep yarn attached to Panel 2.

Assembly: Cut plastic canvas to size. Sandwich between the panels. Sc around the perimeter through both layers to seal.

2. The Waffle-Texture Exterior (U-Shaped Shell)

This piece forms the Left Wall, Roof, and Right Wall. We use the Waffle Stitch.

Panel A: Exterior (Butter Yellow)

• Row 1: Ch 89 (Multiple of 3 + 2). Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as Dc), *FPdc in next st, Dc in next 2 sts* repeat to last 2 sts, FPdc, Dc in last st. Turn.
• Row 3: Ch 3, *Dc in next st, FPdc in next 2 sts* repeat to last 2 sts, Dc in last 2 sts. Turn.
• Repeat Rows 2-3: Continue until the piece is wide enough to cover the depth of the floor (approx 20-22 rows). The FPdc stitches create the raised grid lines of the waffle.
• Cutout: When you reach the side that will have the large opening/door, bind off the center stitches for the opening and work the sides separately, then rejoin chain above the door frame.

Panel B: Interior Lining (Butter Yellow)

• Row 1: Ch 89. Sc in 2nd ch and across.
• Row 2-End: Sc across until this plain panel matches the dimensions of the Waffle Panel exactly. Include the door cutout.

Assembly:

• Cut plastic canvas to match the U-shape.
• Sandwich canvas between Waffle Panel A and Plain Panel B.
• Join: Sc around the perimeter through both layers. The waffle texture should face outward.
• Shape: Bend into a U-shape and sew the bottom edges to the Floor Base.

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Part 2: The Breakfast Kitchen (Interior)

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm for furniture, 1.5mm for food.

1. Countertops & Shelves

• Counters: Use Golden Brown. Crochet simple rectangular boxes (stuffed or lined with cardboard) to fit the curved corners of the caravan.
• Shelves: Crochet flat strips of brown yarn and glue them to the back wall.

2. The Waffle Iron (Detailed)

• Base & Lid (Make 2): Use Black yarn (2.5mm hook).

  Row 1: Ch 8. Sc across.

  Row 2-8: Sc across.

  Interior Grids: With Light Grey yarn, surface slip stitch a grid pattern onto one side of the Base and one side of the Lid.

• Hinge: Sew the back edges together so it opens and closes like a clamshell. Glue to the counter.

3. Stacks of Waffles

Use Golden Brown yarn and 1.5mm hook.

• Square Waffles: Ch 6. Sc across for 5 rows. Surface slip stitch a # grid on top. Make 10. Stack them and glue together.
• Round Waffles: MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, Inc to 18. Surface slip stitch a # grid. Make 10. Stack them.

4. Maple Syrup Jars

Use 1.5mm hook.

• Jar: Use Amber/Translucent yarn. MR 5 sc. BLO Sc around. Sc 4 rows. Stuff with a scrap of orange yarn.
• Neck: Dec to 4 sc. Sc 1 row.
• Handle: Ch 3 tiny loop on the side.
• Label: Glue a tiny square of beige paper on the front.

5. Strawberries & Butter

Use 1.5mm hook.

• Strawberries: Red yarn. MR 4 sc. Sc 1 row. Dec to close. Sew a speck of green at the top. Make 5-6.
• Butter: Yellow yarn. Ch 4, Sc back. Fold in half to make a tiny cube. Make 3.

Part 3: The Exterior Scene

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm

1. The Breakfast Bear

• Head: Brown. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, (1, Inc) to 18, (2, Inc) to 24. Sc 5 rows. Dec to close. Safety eyes.
• Snout: Beige. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. Sew to face. Embroider nose.
• Body: Brown. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, (1, Inc) to 18. Sc 5 rows. Dec to close.
• Limbs: Brown. MR 5 sc, Sc 4 rows. Make 4. Sew to body.
• Bib: Blue yarn. Ch 8, Sc across, Dec at ends until triangle. Tie around neck.
• Fork: Grey yarn/thread. Ch 6. Stiffen with glue. Sew to paw.

2. The Waffle Table

• Tabletop: Brown. Ch 12. Sc across 10 rows.
• Legs: Brown. Ch 6, Sc back. Make 4. Glue to corners.

3. The Giant Waffle Plate

• Plate: White. MR 6 sc, Inc to… 30 sc. Fasten off.
• The Meal: Glue a stack of 3 Round Waffles (from Part 2) onto the plate.
• The Syrup Drip (Crucial): Use Amber yarn. Ch 20. Arrange this chain in a spiral over the waffle stack, letting ends hang down the side. Use clear glue to make it look wet/glossy.
• Place the table and bear outside the caravan door.

Part 4: Exterior Details & Assembly

1. The Wheels

• Hubcap: Light Grey. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12.
• Tire: Black. (Sc 1, Inc) to 18. (Sc 2, Inc) to 24. Sc around. Sew to sides.

2. The Ramp/Door

• Because the side is open, we need a ramp.
• Ramp: Butter Yellow (Waffle Stitch). Crochet a rectangle approx 2 inches wide by 3 inches long using the waffle stitch pattern.
• Sew one short edge to the floor of the caravan opening, angled down to the ground.

3. Finishing Touches

• Curtains: Blue yarn. Ch 10, Sc 2 rows. Gather and glue to the interior corners of the opening.
• Assembly: Glue the Waffle Iron, Syrup Jars, and Strawberries onto the interior counters. Place the stack of square waffles on the floor or lower shelf.

Congratulations! You have served up a masterpiece. The “Waffle” Breakfast House is ready for play or display. Bon Appétit!