Welcome to a winter wonderland on wheels! The “Christmas Year-Round” Caravan is a festive masterpiece designed to keep the holiday spirit alive in every season. This charming mobile home features a vibrant Santa Red exterior topped with a thick, textured roof of snowy white “icing.” The exterior is adorned with classic holiday wreaths made of evergreen yarn and holly berries, welcoming guests with traditional cheer.

The interior is a cozy explosion of Christmas joy. The focal point is a grand brick fireplace, roaring with a faux fire and hung with tiny red and green stockings waiting for St. Nick. To the right, a majestic Christmas tree sparkles with ornaments and a golden star, surrounded by a massive pile of wrapped gifts in red and green hues. Two cozy green ottomans offer a place to sit near a small wooden table, where a plate of cookies and a glass of milk have been left out for Santa. This project is the ultimate holiday display piece.

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 the structure and crisp details).

  – Santa Red: Main exterior walls, door, stockings, gift boxes.

  – Snow White: Roof, window trim, milk, gift ribbons.

  – Forest Green: Christmas tree, wreaths, ottomans, gift boxes.

  – Brick Red/Rust: Fireplace structure.

  – Dark Brown: Floor, mantelpiece, table legs, firewood.

  – Gold/Yellow: Tree star, ornaments.

  – Beige/Tan: Cookies, interior walls (optional, or use White).

  – Black: Firebox interior, tires.

  – Grey: Hubcaps.

• Hooks:

  – 2.5mm (Size C/2): For the caravan shell, floor, fireplace, and larger furniture.

  – 1.5mm (Steel Hook): CRITICAL for the tiny cookies, stockings, tree ornaments, and mistletoe details.

• Structure: 7-8 sheets of Plastic Canvas (7-mesh stiffness).
• Other: Fiberfill stuffing, fabric glue, tapestry needle, stitch markers.

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
• Bobble: Cluster stitch (for roof snow texture).
• Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch.

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Part 1: The Holiday Structure (Sandwich Method)

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm

1. The Wood Floor Base

Make 2 identical panels using Dark Brown yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (25)
2. Row 2-40: Sc across. (Rectangle approx 4″ x 6.5″).
3. Fasten off Panel 1. Keep yarn attached to Panel 2.

Assembly: Cut plastic canvas to the exact size of the crochet piece. Sandwich it between the two brown panels. Sc around the perimeter through both layers to seal. This creates a rigid floor that can support the heavy fireplace and tree.

2. The Santa Red Shell (U-Shaped)

This forms the Left Wall, Roof (base), and Right Wall.

Panel A: Exterior (Red)

• Row 1: Ch 91 (Length to cover Left Side + Roof + Right Side). Sc across. (90)
• Row 2-35: Sc across.
• Window Cutouts: On the side wall sections, create rectangular window openings (Ch 10, Sk 10).
• Fasten off.

Panel B: Interior (Beige or White)

• Use a neutral color to make the interior decorations pop. Match dimensions and window gaps of Panel A.

Assembly:

• Cut plastic canvas strip (with window holes).
• Sandwich canvas between Panel A and Panel B.
• Join: Sc around the perimeter through both layers using Red yarn. Sc inside the window frames.
• Shape: Bend into a U-shape arch. Sew the bottom edges to the Floor Base.
• Back Wall: Create a solid Red sandwich panel to close the back of the caravan.

3. The Snowy Roof Overlay

Use Snow White yarn.

• Base: Ch to match the width of the roof. Sc across.
• Texture Rows: Work rows of Sc, but every 4th stitch, work a Bobble Stitch or (Hdc, Dc, Hdc) in one stitch to create a lumpy, snowy texture.
• The Dripping Edge: The snow needs to look like it is melting over the sides. Crochet the panel slightly wider than the roof. On the front and back edges, work *Sc, Ch 3, Sk 1, Dc, Ch 3, Sl st* to create irregular icicle shapes.
• Assembly: Sew or glue this white blanket onto the top of the Red exterior.

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Part 2: The Grand Fireplace

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm.

1. The Brick Structure

Use Brick Red/Rust yarn.

• Main Body: Ch 16. Sc 15 rows. Make 2 (Front/Back).
• Sides: Ch 6. Sc 15 rows. Make 2.
• Firebox Opening: On the Front panel, cut the yarn in the center bottom and work sides separately to create a square opening.
• Insert: Make a Black box slightly smaller than the opening and glue it inside to create depth.
• Assembly: Stitch panels together (using plastic canvas inside for sharp corners) to form the chimney breast.

2. The Mantel & Fire

• Mantelpiece: Dark Brown. Ch 18. Sc 2 rows. Glue to the top of the brick structure so it overhangs slightly.
• Logs: Dark Brown. Roll small rectangles of crochet into cylinders. Glue inside the black firebox.
• Flames: Orange/Yellow. Brush out small pieces of yarn and glue behind the logs.

3. The Stockings (Make 3)

Use 1.5mm Hook.

• Sock: Red or Green. Ch 4, join. Sc 4 rounds. Ch 2 (Heel), Sc 3 rounds (Foot). Dec to close toe.
• Cuff: White. Sc around the top opening.
• Hanging: Sew tiny loops to the top and hang them from the mantel.

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Part 3: The Christmas Tree & Gifts

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm for structure, 1.5mm for ornaments.

1. The Tree

• Cone Base: Forest Green. MR 6 sc. (Sc 2, Inc) around… continue increasing gradually to make a tall cone shape. Stuff firmly.
• Boughs: Working from the bottom up in the Back Loops Only (BLO) or surface crochet: *Ch 3, Dc in same st, Ch 3, Sl st in next*. Spiral up the tree to create texture.
• Star: Gold yarn (1.5mm hook). MR. *Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sl st in ring* x 5. Glue to top.
• Ornaments: Use Red, Blue, and Gold beads, or crochet tiny French knots all over the tree.

2. The Mountain of Gifts

The photo shows MANY gifts. Make at least 8-10.

• Cube Gifts: Make cubes in various sizes using Red and Green.

  Small: Ch 4, Sc 4 rows. Make 6 sides, stitch together (stuff lightly).

  Medium: Ch 6, Sc 6 rows.

• Ribbons: Surface slip stitch in a cross shape using contrasting yarn (White on Red, Red on Green).
• Bows: Ch 3, sl st in 1st ch. Make loops. Sew to top of boxes.
• Placement: Stack them densely to the right of the tree.

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Part 4: Furniture & Details

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm.

1. Green Ottomans (Make 2)

• Body: Forest Green. MR 6 sc, Inc to 18. BLO Sc around. Sc 6 rounds. BLO Dec to close.
• Texture: Use a ribbed stitch or post stitches to make them look like knit poufs.
• Placement: Place in front of the fireplace.

2. Milk & Cookies Table

• Table: Dark Brown. MR 6 sc, Inc to 18 (Top). Ch 5 legs (Make 3). Glue together.
• Cookies: Beige (1.5mm hook). MR 4 sc. Sew tiny brown dots (chips). Place on a tiny white circle (Plate).
• Milk: White cylinder. Glue to table.

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Part 5: Exterior Finishing

1. The Wreaths (Make 2)

One for the door, one for the back.

• Ring: Forest Green. Ch 12, join to ring. Sc densely around the ring (approx 20 sc) to cover it thickly.
• Decor: Tie a tiny Red bow. Sew on 3 Red knots (berries).
• Placement: Glue to the exterior walls.

2. The Caravan Door

• Panel: Red sandwich panel. Cut a small square window in the top half.
• Trim: White surface slip stitch around the window.
• Hinge: Sew to the right side of the opening so it swings out.

3. Wheels

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

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Final Assembly

1. Structural Check: Ensure the Red shell is sturdy and the “Snow” roof is securely attached. The plastic canvas is vital for the U-shape to hold up the heavy snow.
2. Interior Decorating:
   • Glue the Fireplace firmly to the left wall. Ensure the stockings hang freely.
   • Glue the Christmas Tree in the back right corner.
   • Stack the Gifts neatly next to the tree, filling the corner.
   • Place the Table with cookies in the center.
   • Position the Green Ottomans near the table.
3. Exterior Touches:
   • Attach the Door.
   • Glue the Wreaths to the door and back wall.
   • Double check the wheel alignment.

Congratulations! You have built the “Christmas Year-Round” Caravan. This festive scene captures the magic of Christmas morning in miniature form, ready to be displayed all year long.