Welcome to a celebration of the rarest color in the botanical world: true blue. The “Delphinium” Blue Spire caravan is a majestic tribute to these towering garden giants. Unlike the warm, earthy tones of autumn designs, this project embraces the cool, regal spectrum of Royal Blue, transitioning into a crisp Snow White through a stunning Ombre effect. It captures the elegance of a high-end flower show or a serene English cottage garden.

The interior is a florist’s workshop dedicated to the art of arrangement. The centerpiece is a collection of tall, white ceramic vases bursting with Delphinium spires—upright stems densely packed with countless blue and purple blossoms. To support these tall heavy blooms, miniature bamboo stakes are lashed to the stems. The scene is littered with the tools of the trade: sticks of blue chalk for marking pots and a spool of luxurious blue silk ribbon. Perched proudly on the roof, a Blue Jay surveys the scene, matching the caravan’s plumage, while a classic white picket fence encircles this tiny plot of paradise.

To achieve the smooth gradient of the exterior and ensure the walls are rigid enough to support the roof-dwelling bird, we will strictly use the “3-Layer Sandwich Method” (Yarn – Plastic Canvas – Yarn). This technique is mandatory. It creates the architectural stability required for a high-quality miniature, ensuring the ombre panels stay flat and the caravan maintains its boxy, “Spire” inspired shape. We will alternate between a standard hook for the shell and a precision micro-hook for the hundreds of tiny flower florets.

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 is best for the slight sheen).

  – Ombre Palette: Royal Blue (Top), Cornflower/Sky Blue (Middle), Pure White (Bottom).

  – Flower Colors: Indigo, Violet, Periwinkle Blue.

  – Green: Stems and leaves.

  – Bird Colors: Bright Blue, Black, White.

  – Ceramic White: Vases.

  – Bamboo/Tan: Stakes and table.

  – Black: Tires.

• Hooks:

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

  – 1.0mm – 1.25mm (Steel Hook): CRITICAL for the Delphinium florets, the Blue Jay, and the tiny chalk.

• Structure: 7-8 sheets of Plastic Canvas (7-mesh stiffness).
• Other: Fiberfill stuffing, floral wire (essential for the tall flower spikes), fabric glue, tapestry needle, blue satin ribbon scrap.

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 2, sl st in first ch.

Part 1: The Ombre Structure (Sandwich Method)

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm.

1. The Clean White Floor

Make 2 identical panels using White yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 30. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (29)
2. Row 2-45: Sc across. (Rectangle approx 4.5″ x 7″).
3. Fasten off Panel 1. Keep yarn attached to Panel 2.

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

2. The Gradient Shell (U-Shaped)

This forms the Left Wall, Roof, and Right Wall. The color change is the defining feature.

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Panel A: Exterior (The Ombre)

• Start with Pure White.
• Row 1: Ch 95 (Length to cover Left + Roof + Right). Sc across.
• Rows 2-12 (Bottom Section): Sc across in White.
• Change to Cornflower/Sky Blue.
• Rows 13-24 (Middle Section): Sc across in Sky Blue. Blend the transition row by working over the white tail.
• Change to Royal Blue.
• Rows 25-36 (Top/Roof Section): Sc across in Royal Blue.
• Window Cutouts: On the side wall (Left), cut a square window (positioned halfway between the Blue and White sections). The Right side is the open viewing stage.

Panel B: Interior (White)

• Use White yarn for the entire interior panel to keep it bright and clean like a showroom. Match dimensions and window gaps of Panel A.

Assembly:

• Cut plastic canvas strip (with window holes).
• Sandwich canvas between Panel A (Ombre) and Panel B (White).
• Join: Sc around the perimeter. Important: Change the yarn color of your joining stitch to match the section you are on (White yarn for bottom edge, Royal Blue for roof edge) for a seamless finish.
• Shape: Bend into a U-shape arch. Sew the bottom edges to the Floor Base.
• Back Wall: Make a solid sandwich panel following the same horizontal color gradient (White bottom, Sky middle, Royal top) to close the back.

Part 2: The Delphinium Spires (Micro-Crochet)

IMPORTANT: Switch to 1.0mm Hook. Delphiniums are columns of flowers.

1. The Flower Florets

You need to make 50-60 tiny flowers in various shades of Blue/Purple.

• Pattern: MR. *Ch 2, Dc, Ch 2, Sl st into ring* repeat 5 times. (5-petal flower).

  Center: Embroider a tiny white or black French knot in the center of some flowers (the “bee”).

2. The Spire Assembly

• Stalk: Cut a 4-inch piece of green floral wire. Wrap with Green yarn.
• Assembly:

  1. Glue a single flower to the very top tip.

  2. Glue flowers working downwards, densely packing them around the stem.

  3. Use smaller/tighter flowers at the top and slightly larger/looser ones at the bottom to create a tapered “cone” shape.

• Bamboo Stakes: Use a toothpick or a small skewer. Color it tan/light brown. Tie it to the flower stem using a tiny scrap of green yarn or beige thread.

3. Tall-Necked Ceramic Vases

Use 1.25mm Hook and White yarn.

• Base: MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. BLO Sc 3 rounds.
• Body: *Sc, Inc* to 18. Sc 4 rounds. Dec to 12.
• Neck: Dec to 8. Sc 6 rounds (Long tall neck).

  Rim: (Sc, Ch 1) around.

  Assembly: Fill with glue/fiberfill. Insert the Delphinium stems.

Part 3: The Florist’s Interior

Use Hook Size: 1.0mm – 1.25mm.

1. Blue Chalk Sticks

• Chalk: Light Blue. Ch 4. Sl st back. Make 3.

  Placement: Lay them on a small table or bench.

2. Silk Ribbon Spool

• Spool Core: Brown. Ch 3, join to ring. Sc 4 rounds.
• Ribbon: Use real Blue silk ribbon (1/8 inch wide) or crochet a long chain of blue thread. Wrap it around the spool, leaving a long lustrous tail trailing off.

3. Work Table

Use 2.5mm Hook and Tan/Bamboo yarn.

• Top: Ch 10. Sc 6 rows. (Sandwich).
• Legs: Ch 5 tight tubes. Glue to corners. Place the chalk and ribbon here.

Part 4: The Blue Jay & Exterior

1. The Blue Jay

Use 1.0mm Hook. Colors: Royal Blue, White, Black.

• Head: Royal Blue. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12. Sc 2 rounds.

  Crest: On top of the head, Ch 3, Sl st in same st. (Pointy crest).

  Face: Change to White for the face area. Tiny Black beak.

  Marking: Embroider a black “necklace” line around the neck.

• Body: Royal Blue (Back) and White (Belly). MR 6 sc, Inc to 15. Sc 5 rounds. Dec to 6.
• Wings: Royal Blue. Ch 6. Sc back. Embroider White and Black bars on the wings.
• Tail: Royal Blue. Ch 8. Sc back. Embroider bars.
• Pose: Sew the bird perched on the highest point of the Royal Blue roof.

2. White Picket Fence

Use 2.5mm Hook and White yarn.

• Pickets: Ch 6. Sc down. Ch 2 (point), Sl st in 2nd ch, Sl st down the other side. Make 12-15 pickets.
• Rails: Ch 50 (or long enough to surround the car). Sc 1 row. Make 2 rails.
• Assembly: Glue or sew the pickets vertically onto the two horizontal rails. Arrange this fence in a semi-circle around the front of the caravan.

3. Wheels

Use 2.5mm Hook.

• Tire: Black. MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, (1, Inc) to 18. Sc 2 rounds.
• Hubcap: Grey or Silver. MR 6 sc.
• Sew to sides in the White (bottom) section.

Final Assembly

1. Structural Check: Ensure the Ombre transition is smooth and the walls are rigid. The Royal Blue top must support the Blue Jay.
2. Interior Staging:
   • Glue the Work Table to the side wall. Place the Chalk and Ribbon Spool on it.
   • The Spires: Arrange the Tall Vases with Delphiniums in the back corners. They should reach almost to the ceiling. Ensure the bamboo stakes are visible.
3. Exterior Styling:
   • Secure the Blue Jay to the roof using glue or sewing. Angle it so it looks like it is guarding the garden.
   • Set up the White Picket Fence around the caravan to frame the scene.

Congratulations! You have cultivated the “Delphinium” Blue Spire. This elegant, blue-hued masterpiece brings the height of summer gardening into your miniature collection.