Step into a world of eternal spring with the “Floral Bloom” Florist Caravan. This enchanting mobile flower shop is a celebration of color and nature, designed to look like a rolling garden. The exterior is crochet in a vibrant Turquoise Blue, accented with climbing vines of pink and yellow roses that frame the windows and corners, giving it a fairy-tale cottage feel. A rustic sign proudly announces “Floral Bloom” to all passersby.

The interior is a maximalist dream for any flower lover. The floor is covered in a textured “mossy” green rug, creating an indoor-outdoor atmosphere. Every inch of space is utilized: silver buckets overflow with colorful Tulips, Sunflowers, Roses, and Hydrangeas. Hanging baskets swing from the ceiling, filled with trailing petunias. A small wooden crate serves as a display stand, while spools of ribbon and a garden fork lie ready for the next bouquet arrangement. This project is a masterclass in miniature floral crochet, offering endless opportunities to customize your blooms.

To ensure the caravan walls can support the climbing exterior vines and the weight of the interior flower buckets without sagging, we will strictly use the “3-Layer Sandwich Method” (Yarn – Plastic Canvas – Yarn). This technique creates the rigid, box-like structure essential for this design. We will alternate between a standard hook for the caravan shell and a precision micro-hook for the delicate petals and leaves.

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 flower definition).

  – Turquoise Blue: Main exterior and interior walls.

  – Moss Green: Interior floor (textured yarn or loop stitch).

  – Leaf Green: Vines, stems, leaves.

  – Flower Colors: Pink, Yellow, Red, Purple, White, Orange, Blue (for hydrangeas).

  – Silver/Grey: Buckets, garden fork.

  – Wood Brown: Crates, sign frame.

  – Beige/Cream: Sign background, hanging baskets.

  – Black: Tires.

• Hooks:

  – 2.5mm (Size C/2): For the caravan shell and floor base.

  – 1.5mm (Steel Hook): CRITICAL for the tiny flowers, leaves, buckets, and tools.

• Structure: 7-8 sheets of Plastic Canvas (7-mesh stiffness).
• Other: Fiberfill stuffing, craft wire (essential for flower stems and hanging basket hooks), fabric glue, tapestry needle, small beads (optional for flower centers).

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: Used for Hydrangeas.
• Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch.

Part 1: The Florist Structure (Sandwich Method)

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm

1. The Mossy Floor

Make 2 identical panels.

1. Base Panel (Bottom): Use Dark Green or Brown. Ch 26. Sc 40 rows.
2. Top Panel (Interior): Use Moss Green.

   Texture: Work in Loop Stitch or use a textured “scrubby” yarn to mimic grass/moss. If using normal yarn, work *Sc, Ch 1, Sk 1* mesh and then surface crochet loops into the gaps.

3. Assembly: Cut plastic canvas to size. Sandwich between the two panels. Sc around the perimeter to seal.

2. The Turquoise Shell (U-Shaped)

This forms the Left Wall, Roof, and Right Wall.

Panel A: Exterior (Turquoise)

• Row 1: Ch 91 (Length to cover Left Wall + Roof + Right Wall). Sc across. (90)
• Row 2-35: Sc across.
• Window Cutouts: On the side wall sections, create rectangular window openings (Ch 10, Sk 10).
• Window Frames: Surface crochet a Cream border around the window openings. Add a “sill” by working a row of FLO Sc at the bottom edge of the frame.
• Fasten off.

Panel B: Interior (Turquoise or White)

• Use Turquoise to match the exterior or White to make the flowers 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 Turquoise yarn.
• Shape: Bend into a U-shape arch. Sew the bottom edges to the Floor Base.
• Back Wall: Make a solid sandwich panel (Turquoise) to close the back.

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3. Exterior Vines & Decor

Use 1.5mm Hook.

• Vines: Green. Ch 50 (or desired length). Sc back down, adding random *Ch 5, sl st* loops for leaves.

  Flowers: Crochet tiny roses (Ch 10, sc row, roll up) in Pink and Yellow. Sew them onto the vines.

  Placement: Glue the vines climbing up the corners and framing the windows of the caravan.

• “Floral Bloom” Sign:

  Board: Beige. Ch 10, Sc 6 rows.

  Frame: Surface slip stitch in Brown around the edge.

  Text: Embroider “Floral Bloom” in black thread. Glue to the side wall.

Part 2: The Flower Shop Inventory (Maximalism)

IMPORTANT: Switch to 1.5mm Hook. This is where the magic happens.

1. Silver Buckets

• Bucket: Silver/Grey. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. BLO Sc up for 6-8 rounds.

  Rim: Ch 1, turn, Sc around top.

  Handle: Thin wire or chain loop. Make 4-5 buckets of varying heights.

2. The Flowers

Make bouquets to fill the buckets. Use wire stems for all.

• Tulips: Ch 4, join. work 3-4 puffs/bobbles into the ring. (Closed cup shape). Colors: Red, Yellow, Purple.
• Sunflowers: Brown center (MR 6 sc). Yellow petals (*Ch 3, Dc, Ch 3, Sl st* around).
• Roses: Ch 15. Sc, Hdc, 3 Dc in next 5 sts, Hdc, Sc. Roll into a spiral.
• Hydrangeas: Blue/Purple. Make a ball base (stuffed). Cover it densely with tiny *Ch 3, sl st* loops or French knots.

3. Hanging Baskets

• Basket: Beige/Tan. MR 6 sc, Inc to 18. BLO Sc 3 rounds.
• Hangers: 3 chains meeting at a top hook.
• Plant: Green “hair” (chains) cascading down. Add tiny Pink flowers (Ch 2, sl st). Hang from the ceiling.

Part 3: Florist Accessories

Use Hook Size: 1.5mm.

1. Wooden Crate

• Crate: Brown. Ch 10. Sc 8 rows.

  Sides: Work BLO Sc around to build walls.

  Slats: Surface slip stitch dark brown lines to mimic wood slats. Place it on its side to use as a shelf.

2. Ribbon Spools

• Core: Brown. Ch 3 tight tube.
• Ribbon: Pink or Lilac yarn wound neatly around the core. Glue the end loose.

3. Garden Fork

• Tines: Silver. Ch 4. Sl st back. Make 3 tines joined at base.
• Handle: Brown. Ch 8 tube. Glue to tines. Leave it on the floor.

Part 4: Wheels & Final touches

Use 2.5mm Hook.

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

Final Assembly

1. Structural Check: Ensure the Turquoise shell is U-shaped and stable. The plastic canvas is vital. Verify the vines are securely glued to the exterior.
2. Interior Arrangement:
   • Glue the Wooden Crate against the back wall.
   • Place Silver Buckets filled with Tulips, Sunflowers, and Roses on the floor and on top of the crate.
   • Hang the Baskets from the ceiling hooks.
   • Scatter the Ribbon Spools and Garden Fork on the mossy floor.
3. Exterior Styling:
   • Ensure the “Floral Bloom” sign is straight.
   • Add a few extra loose flower heads on the floor as if they fell during arrangement.

Congratulations! You have cultivated the “Floral Bloom” Florist. This caravan is a burst of joy and color, perfect for bringing eternal spring to your collection.