Welcome to the quirkest, most fascinating garden on wheels! The “Venus Flytrap” Conservatory is not your average flower shop. Designed for the collector of the unusual, this Lime Green caravan is dedicated to carnivorous plants. The exterior features a bold, spotted design topped with creeping, thorny vines. Inside, it’s a “Little Shop of Horrors” in miniature (but much cuter!), packed with hungry Venus Flytraps, hanging Pitcher Plants, and bags of peat moss. Outside, a nervous little frog sits on a stool, keeping a safe distance from the biting flora.

This project is a delightfully detailed challenge. To capture the specific shape of the caravan and ensure the walls can support the heavy vine roof and interior shelving, we strictly use the “3-Layer Sandwich Method” (Yarn – Plastic Canvas – Yarn). We will be switching between a standard hook for the structure and a micro-hook for the tiny plant teeth and insects.

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.

  – Lime Green: Main exterior walls, flytrap stems.

  – Reddish-Purple/Burgundy: Exterior spots, flytrap mouths, pitcher plants.

  – Dark Green: Roof vines, pitcher plant leaves.

  – Terracotta: Plant pots.

  – White: Teeth, spray bottle, signs.

  – Black: Tires, tiny flies.

  – Beige/Brown: Peat moss bags, interior floor.

  – Frog Green: The nervous frog.

• Hooks:

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

  – 1.5mm (Steel Hook): CRITICAL for the tiny flytraps, insects, and shelf accessories.

• Structure: 6 sheets of Plastic Canvas (7-mesh stiffness).
• Other: Fiberfill stuffing, floral wire (essential for posable stems), tapestry needle, hot glue, fabric glue.

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.

Part 1: The Conservatory Structure (Sandwich Method)

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm

1. The Floor Base

Make 2 identical panels using Brown yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (25)
2. Row 2-40: Sc across. (Aim for a 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 two panels. Sc around the perimeter through both layers to seal.

2. The Spotted Shell (U-Shaped)

This forms the walls and roof. We will crochet the spots as separate appliques to keep the wall tension even.

Panel A: Exterior (Lime Green)

• 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 window openings. To match the “toothed” theme, Ch 10 and Sk 10 for the hole, but when framing later, we will add jagged edges.
• Fasten off.

Panel B: Interior (Lime Green or Beige)

• Repeat Panel A dimensions and window placement.

The Purple Spots:

• With Reddish-Purple yarn, make 8-10 circles of various sizes.

  Large: MR 6, Inc to 12, (1, Inc) to 18.

  Small: MR 6, Inc to 12.

• Sew these randomly onto Panel A (Exterior) before assembly.

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 Lime Green.
• Window Detail: Sc around the window frames. Add small Picot stitches (Ch 2, sl st) every 2 stitches along the top rim of the window to simulate “teeth.”
• Shape: Bend into a U-shape arch. Sew the bottom edges to the Floor Base.

3. The Thorny Roof Vines

Use Dark Green and 2.5mm hook.

• Main Vine: Ch 50 (or length of roof). *Sc, Hdc, Ch 3 (Picot for thorn), Hdc, Sc, Sl st* repeat down the chain to make a bumpy, thorny vine. Make 3-4 strands.
• Assembly: Arrange these vines snaking across the roof of the caravan. Glue or sew in place.

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Part 2: The Carnivorous Collection (Interior)

IMPORTANT: Switch to 1.5mm Hook. These plants need to look sharp and dangerous!

1. Venus Flytraps

• The Trap (Head):

  Part 1 (Inside): Red yarn. MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Fasten off. (Make 2).

  Part 2 (Outside): Lime Green. MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. Do not fasten off.

  Assembly: Place Red circle on Green circle. Sc around through both layers to join. At the rim, work *Ch 2, sl st in next* around to create the white teeth lashes (Change to White yarn for this edge if possible, or use Green spikes).

  Form: Fold the circle in half (taco shape).

• Stem: Green. Ch 6. Insert a thin wire. Sew to the base of the Trap.
• Leaves: Ch 5, Sc, Hdc, Dc, Hdc, Sc. Sew to base of stem.
• Poting: Glue 2-3 traps into a small Terracotta thimble pot filled with brown yarn.

2. Hanging Pitcher Plants

• Pitcher: Burgundy/Purple yarn. Ch 4, join to ring.

  Rnd 1-3: Sc around (Tube).

  Rnd 4: (Sc 1, Inc) around (Bulbous bottom).

  Rnd 5-6: Sc around.

  Rnd 7: Dec to close bottom.

• Lid: Green. Ch 3, turn, Sc 2. Sew to top rim.
• Vine: Ch 10 Green chain. Attach to the top of the pitcher and hang from the ceiling.

3. “Do Not Touch” Signs

• Sign: Beige thread. Ch 6, Sc 4 rows.
• Text: Use a single strand of Black embroidery floss to stitch a tiny “X” or “NO HANDS”.
• Stick: A toothpick. Glue sign to stick, stick into pot.

4. Tiny Flies

• Black yarn. Tie a knot. Trim ends close. Glue these “flies” into the open mouths of the Venus Flytraps.

Part 3: Workshop Accessories

Use Hook Size: 1.5mm

1. Spray Bottle (Mister)

• Bottle: White. MR 5 sc, Inc to 10. BLO Sc around. Sc 3 rows. Dec to 5.
• Nozzle: Blue. Ch 3 (Neck), Ch 2 (Trigger). Sew to top.

2. Bags of Peat Moss

• Bag: Beige/Brown. Ch 8. Sc 10 rows. Fold in half and sew sides. Stuff lightly to look like a sack.
• Label: Embroider a green square on the front for the logo.

Part 4: Exterior Scene & Characters

1. The Anxious Frog

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm and Frog Green yarn.

• Body: MR 6 sc, Inc to 12, (1, Inc) to 18. Sc 4 rows. Dec to 12. Sc 1 row.
• Head: Inc to 18. Sc 3 rows. Dec to close.
• Eyes: MR 4 sc. Make 2. Sew to top of head (Bulging eyes). Black pupil beads.
• Limbs: Ch 8, Sc back. Make 4 long, thin limbs. Sew to body.
• Expression: Embroider a straight or wavy mouth line to show nervousness.

2. The Stool

• Seat: Brown. MR 6 sc, Inc to 18. Flat circle.
• Legs: Ch 6, Sc back. Stiffen with glue/wire. Make 3. Glue to seat.

3. Giant Pitcher Plant (Exterior)

Use Hook Size: 2.5mm.

• Base: Lime Green. MR 6 sc, Inc to 24. BLO Sc around.
• Body: Sc around for 10 rows.
• Color Change: Switch to Reddish-Purple for the top rim.
• Mouth: (Sc, Ch 1, Sc) around to flare the lip.
• Lid: Large Green flap sewn to the back.
• Place this giant plant next to the caravan door.

4. Fence

• Use popsicle sticks or crochet brown strips (Ch 10, sc back) to make a small picket fence section.

Final Assembly

1. Structural Integrity: Check the U-shaped shell. The plastic canvas must be rigid to support the vines.
2. Planting the Interior:
   • Glue the Peat Moss bags in the corner.
   • Hang the Pitcher Plants from the ceiling (use a needle to thread them through the roof canvas).
   • Arrangement is key: Place the Venus Flytrap pots on the floor and on a small shelf.
   • Glue the “Do Not Touch” signs into the pots.
3. Setting the Scene:
   • Position the Stool outside the door.
   • Place the Frog on the stool, facing the Giant Pitcher Plant.
   • Ensure the Frog looks like he is hesitating to enter!

Congratulations! You have cultivated the most unique caravan in the park. The “Venus Flytrap” Conservatory is a conversation starter and a masterpiece of character crochet.