Welcome to the brightest, happiest spot in the caravan park! “The Daisy” Ladybug Meadow is a project that celebrates pure, simple joy through high-contrast colors. This design steps away from complex gradients and embraces the crisp, clean palette of a summer garden: Snow White, Sunshine Yellow, and Ladybug Red. The caravan itself is a pristine white canvas, but its defining architectural features are the round windows, which are framed to look exactly like the yellow centers of a daisy, with white petals radiating outwards.

The interior is a maximalist meadow brought indoors. The floor is covered in a grassy green carpet dotted with tiny wildflowers. Ceramic vases overflow with delicate, long-stemmed daisies, while a yellow watering can and a straw hat suggest a gardener just stepped out for a tea break. Speaking of tea, a tiny porcelain cup filled with daisy tea awaits. Outside, the whimsy continues with a giant, plush Ladybug perched on the roof, while another ladybug friend enjoys a tea party on a mushroom toadstool, all enclosed by a charming white picket fence. This project is fresh, graphic, and incredibly cute.

To ensure the pure white walls remain stark and upright, and to support the weight of the roof ladybug, we will strictly use the “3-Layer Sandwich Method” (Yarn – Plastic Canvas – Yarn). This technique is mandatory. It creates the rigid, smooth walls necessary for this design, preventing the white yarn from looking floppy or uneven. We will alternate between a standard hook for the main shell and a precision micro-hook for the tiny insect legs, tea set, and flower petals.

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 essential for the clean, bright finish).

  – Pure White: Main exterior, fence, interior walls, daisy petals, tea cup.

  – Sunshine Yellow: Wheels, window frames/flower centers, watering can, tea liquid.

  – Ladybug Red: Ladybug shells, mushroom cap.

  – Grass Green: Interior floor, flower stems.

  – Black: Ladybug heads/spots, tires.

  – Sky Blue: Ceramic vases.

  – Beige/Straw: Hat.

• Hooks:

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

  – 1.0mm – 1.25mm (Steel Hook): CRITICAL for the daisy petals, ladybugs, tea set, and watering can.

• Structure: 7-8 sheets of Plastic Canvas (7-mesh stiffness).
• Other: Fiberfill stuffing, craft wire (essential for flower stems and ladybug antennae), fabric glue, tapestry needle, small black beads (eyes).

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
• Picot: Ch 3, sl st in first ch.
• Loop Stitch: Used for the grassy floor.

Part 1: The White Structure (Sandwich Method)

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm and Pure White yarn. Keep hands clean to avoid staining the white yarn!

1. The Grassy Meadow Floor

Make 2 panels. Panel 1 (Bottom) is Green or Black. Panel 2 (Interior Floor) is Grass Green.

1. Row 1: Ch 28. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (27)
2. Row 2-42: Work in Loop Stitch (or textured yarn) for the Interior Panel to create a grassy carpet effect. Work standard Sc for the Bottom Panel.
3. Fasten off.

Assembly: Cut plastic canvas to size. Sandwich it between the two panels. Sc around the perimeter using Green yarn to seal.

2. The Daisy Shell (U-Shaped)

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

Panel A: Exterior (Pure White)

• Row 1: Ch 95 (Length to cover Left + Roof + Right). Sc across.
• Rows 2-35: Sc across. Create a flawless white rectangle.
• Window Cutouts: On the side walls, cut Circular windows. These will become the centers of the daisies.

Panel B: Interior (White or Yellow)

• Use White to keep it bright, or Yellow for a sunny glow inside. Match dimensions and window holes of Panel A.

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Assembly & The Daisy Windows:

• Cut plastic canvas strip (with round window holes).
• Sandwich canvas between Panel A and Panel B.
• Join: Sc around the perimeter using White.
• The Window Frames (The Center): Using Yellow yarn, Sc thickly around the rim of the circular window opening.
• The Petals: Using White yarn and a smaller hook (1.5mm), attach yarn to the outer edge of the Yellow frame.

  Pattern: *Ch 6, Sc in 2nd ch from hook, Hdc, Dc, Hdc, Sc, Sl st into the next stitch on the frame*. Repeat around the entire window. This creates a ring of petals framing the window.

• Shape: Bend into a U-shape arch. Sew the bottom edges to the Floor Base.
• Back Wall: Make a solid sandwich panel (White) to close the back.

Part 2: The Ladybug & Garden Scene

IMPORTANT: Switch to 1.25mm – 1.5mm Hook.

1. The Giant Roof Ladybug

• Body (Shell): Red. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, *Sc, Inc* to 30. Sc 5 rounds without increasing.

  Spots: Crochet tiny Black circles (MR 6 sc) and sew them on, or embroider black French knots.

  Line: Embroider a black line down the center of the back.

• Belly: Black. Flat circle (30 sts). Sew to body, stuffing firmly before closing.
• Head: Black. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. Sc 3 rounds. Sew to the front of the body.

  Antennae: Black wire curled at the tips.

• Placement: Sew or glue securely to the roof of the caravan.

2. The Tea-Drinking Ladybug (Smaller)

• Follow the same pattern as above but stop increasing at 18 sts.

  Pose: Make it sit upright. Add tiny Black tube arms (Ch 4) holding a tea cup.

3. Mushroom Chair

• Stalk: White. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. BLO Sc up for 6 rounds. Stuff.
• Cap: Red. MR 6 sc, Inc to 18. Sc 2 rounds. Embroider White spots.

  Assembly: Sew cap to stalk. Place the small Ladybug on top.

4. White Picket Fence

Use 2.5mm Hook.

• Pickets: Ch 8. Sc down. Make 10-12 strips. Point the tops (Ch 2, sl st).
• Rails: Ch 40. Sc 1 row. Make 2.
• Assembly: Glue the pickets vertically onto the horizontal rails. Arrange in a curve around the “garden” area.

Part 3: Interior Maximalism (Daisy Theme)

Use Hook Size: 1.0mm.

1. Ceramic Vases & Daisies

• Vase: Sky Blue. MR 5 sc, Inc to 10. BLO Sc up 6 rounds. Dec to 6 (neck), Inc to 8 (rim).
• Daisy Flowers:

  Center: Yellow. MR 4 sc.

  Petals: White. *Ch 3, Sl st into center* repeat 5 times.

  Stem: Green wire. Glue flower to wire. Make a bouquet and place in the vase.

2. Watering Can

• Body: Yellow. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. BLO Sc 5 rounds.
• Spout: Yellow. Ch 4 tube. Sew to side.
• Handle: Ch 8 arch. Sew to top and back.

3. Daisy Tea Set

• Cup: White. MR 4 sc. BLO Sc 2 rounds. Tiny handle.

  Tea: Yellow circle inside.

• Saucer: White. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. Flat.

4. Straw Hat

• Dome: Beige. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. Sc 2 rounds.
• Brim: *Sc, Inc* around. Sc 1 round.

  Decor: Sew a tiny daisy on the band. Place on the grass floor.

5. Daisy Chain

• Chain: Crochet a long Green chain (Ch 40).

  Flowers: Make 10 tiny daisies (Yellow knot, White loop petals). Sew them along the green chain. Drape this garland across the interior ceiling or walls.

Part 4: Wheels & Finishing

Use 2.5mm Hook.

1. Yellow Wheels

• Tire: Black. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, (1, Inc) to 18. Sc 2 rounds.
• Hubcap: Sunshine Yellow. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. This reinforces the color scheme.
• Sew to sides.

2. Hitch

• Assembly: White. Crochet a simple T-bar hitch.

Final Assembly

1. Structural Check: Ensure the White walls are clean and the U-shape is sturdy. The Daisy Windows should be the focal point—fluff the petals so they lay flat against the white wall.
2. Interior Landscaping:
   • The Grass Floor should look textured.
   • Glue the Vases of Daisies in the corners.
   • Place the Watering Can and Straw Hat casually on the grass.
   • Set the Tea Cup near the entrance.
   • Hang the Daisy Chain.
3. Exterior Scene:
   • Secure the Giant Ladybug to the roof.
   • Set up the Mushroom Chair and seat the small Ladybug on it with its tea.
   • Arrange the White Picket Fence around the front of the caravan to enclose the scene.

Congratulations! You have created “The Daisy” Ladybug Meadow. This project is a burst of sunshine and happiness, perfect for brightening up any shelf.