Hello! I am super glad you stumbled upon my website. If you are not into miniature crochet and if you think ‘Nahh, 1.25mm hook is too small for me’ or ‘I am sure fine yarn will give me craps’, please do not leave! Keep reading and perhaps I can convince you to try miniature crochet. For those who know my work, my first love is Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (and her big sister Maxi Sugar Rush). When Candy Floss was launched in 2024, I was immediately intrigued. Why would there be a need for another version of the Maxi was my first thought. And my second thought was, ‘this yarn is too fine!’. Then I had the privilege to select a colorway. Nobody can resist that!
After using Candy Floss yarn for this project I can conclude this is indeed finer yarn than the Maxi yarn with results in a smaller verion of my regular miniature work, however Candy Floss has a different shine and feel. But I love them both equally.
With the Candy Floss Studio Manya pack, I designed a camping scene using only this box containing 10 colors. To support the pieces, I have used Prym Creative Sheet. You can buy this at your local yarn or craft store. Creative sheets are used as support when making bags. Alternatively, you can use any sturdy but still bendable white or see-through plastic.
Another support is iron wire that is available in any hardware store and toy filling. This pattern is available in PDF for a small fee. The pattern contains three chapters, with the complete caravan, the accessories and the complete scenery.
I just couldn’t resist to share the first chapter with you on my blog. The pattern below is written in UK English. The pdf on Etsy and Ravelry is available both in UK and US English. Have fun and please do let me know on my socials what you think about the Candy Floss yarn.
//MATERIALS//
● Scheepjes Candy Floss Studio Manya, 100% cotton, 20g/165m/180yds:
Yarn A: Dark Teal 401 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Linen 505 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Light Silver 172 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Apricot524 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Petal Peach 115 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Metal Gray 242 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Hazelnut 503 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Sage Green 212 x 1 ball
Yarn I: Fir 525 x 1 ball
Yarn J: Old Rose 408 x 1 ball
● 1.25mm hook
● Cardboard, 1.3mm thick; 11 x 7cm / 4.3 x 2.8in
● One Prym transparent creative sheet, 30x20cm / 8 x 11.8in
(Alternative use flexible, but sturdy (semi) transparent plastic sheet)
● Embroidery needle
● Toy filling
● Iron wire, 4mm thick, approximately 120cm/47.2in
● Oval tree disk approx. 30cm
● Optional: iron-on fabric stabilizer, 4 pieces of 3 x 3.8cm/ 1.2 x 1.5in
//TENSION//
Work 38dc and 67 rows to measure 7 x 11cm or 2.8 x 4.3in using 1.25mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.
//MEASUREMENTS//
The scenery measures approximately 12 x 30 x 15cm/ 4.7 x 11.8 x 5.9in (LxWXH)
//PREPARE YOUR WORK//
Cut out front and back from creative sheet, the template shown here is to scale. Other rectangular and square cardboard and sheet parts sizes are described in the pattern as you go.
//PATTERN START//
BACK
Outer
With yarn A, 55ch.
Row 1: (WS) 1dc from second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 54dc.
Row 2: 1ch, 53dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 55dc.
Row 3: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 54dc, turn – 56dc.
Row 4: 1ch, 55dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 57dc.
Row 5: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 56dc, turn – 58dc.
Row 6: 1ch, 57dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 59dc.
Row 7: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 58dc, turn – 60dc.
Row 8: 1ch, 59dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 61dc.
Row 9: 1ch, 61dc, turn – 61dc.
Row 10: 1ch, 60dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 62dc.
Rows 11 & 12: 1ch, 62dc, turn – 62dc.
Row 13: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 61dc, turn – 63dc.
Rows 14-16: 1ch, 63dc, turn – 63dc.
Row 17: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 62dc, turn – 64dc.
Row 18: 1ch, 64dc, turn – 64dc.
Change to yarn B.
Rows 19 & 20: 1ch, 64dc, turn – 64dc.
Change to yarn C.
Row 21: 1ch, 64dc, turn – 64dc.
Row 22: 1ch, 62dc, dc2tog, turn – 63dc.
Rows 23-25: 1ch, 63dc, turn – 63dc.
Row 26: 1ch, 7dc, omit next 20sts, pm next st, leave rem sts unworked, turn – 7dc.
Rows 27-40: 1ch, 7dc, turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join yarn with slst at marker.
Row 26: 1dc in same st and in each of next 6sts, omit next 20sts, pm next st, leave rem sts unworked, turn – 7dc.
Rows 27-40: 1ch, 7dc, turn.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Join yarn with slst at marker.
Row 26: 1dc in same st and in each of next 6sts, dc2tog, turn – 8dc.
Rows 27 & 28: 1ch, 8dc, turn.
Row 29: 1ch, dc2tog, 6dc, turn – 7dc.
Rows 30 & 31: 1ch, 7dc, turn.
Row 32: 1ch, 5dc, dc2tog, turn – 6dc.
Rows 33 & 34: 1ch, 6dc, turn.
Row 35: 1ch, dc2tog, 4dc, turn – 5dc.
Rows 36 & 37: 1ch, 5dc, turn.
Row 38: 1ch, 3dc, dc2tog, turn – 4dc.
Rows 39 & 40: 1ch, 4dc, turn.
Row 41: 1ch, dc2tog, 2dc, 20ch, 7dc, 20ch, 7dc, turn – 57sts.
Row 42: 1ch, dc2tog, 55dc, turn – 56dc.
Row 43: 1ch, dc2tog, 54dc, turn – 55dc.
Row 44: 1ch, 53dc, dc2tog, turn – 54dc.
Row 45: 1ch, dc2tog, 50dc, dc2tog, turn – 52dc.
Row 46: 1ch, 50dc, dc2tog, turn – 51dc.
Row 47: 1ch, dc2tog, 47dc, dc2tog, turn – 49dc.
Row 48: 1ch, dc2tog, 45dc, dc2tog, turn – 47dc.
Row 49: 1ch, dc2tog, 43dc, dc2tog, turn – 45dc.
Row 50: 1ch, dc2tog, 41dc, dc2tog, turn – 43dc.
Row 51: 1ch, dc2tog, 39c, dc2tog, turn – 41dc.
Row 52: 1ch, dc2tog, 37dc, dc2tog – 39dc.
Change to yarn B.
After Row 52 do not turn. Dc around piece as folls:
Round 53: 52dc on side, 54dc on fcs, 1dc on cnr, 52dc on side, 39dc on last row – 198dc.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Inner
Make another the same Rows 1 – Round 18 in yarn D and Rows 21 – 52 in yarn E, but do not fasten off. Keep Row 1 as RS.
Place both pieces together WS facing each other slst around to close.
Insert one piece of cardboard figure I while you work. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
FRONT
Outer
With yarn A, 55ch.
Row 1: (WS) 1dc from second ch from hook and in each of next 8 chs to end, skip next 15 chs, pm next ch, leave rem chs unworked, turn – 9dc.
Rows 2-18: 1ch, 9dc, turn.
Change to yarn B.
Rows 19 & 20: 1ch, 9dc, turn.
Change to yarn C.
Rows 21-41: 1ch, 9dc, turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join yarn A with slst at marker.
Row 1: 1dc in same st and in each ch to end, turn – 30dc.
Row 2: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 29dc, turn – 31dc.
Row 3: 1ch, 30dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 32dc.
Row 4: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 31dc, turn – 33dc.
Row 5: 1ch, 32dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 34dc.
Row 6: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 33dc, turn – 35dc.
Row 7: 1ch, 34dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 36dc.
Row 8: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 35dc, turn – 37dc.
Row 9: 1ch, 37dc, turn – 37dc.
Row 10: 1ch, 2dc in next st, 36dc, turn – 38dc.
Rows 11 & 12: 1ch, 38dc, turn – 38dc.
Row 13: 1ch, 37dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 39dc.
Rows 14-16: 1ch, 39dc, turn – 39dc.
Row 17: 1ch, 38dc, 2dc in next st, turn – 40dc.
Row 18: 1ch, 40dc, turn – 40dc.
Change to yarn B.
Rows 19 & 20: 1ch, 40dc, turn – 40dc.
Change to yarn C.
Row 21: 1ch, 40dc, turn – 40dc.
Row 22: 1ch, 1dc2tog, 38dc, turn– 39dc.
Rows 23-25: 1ch, 39dc, turn – 39dc.
Row 26: 1ch, 1dc2tog, 7dc, skip next 20sts, pm next st, leave rem sts unworked, turn – 8dc.
Rows 27 & 28: 1ch, 8dc, turn.
Row 29: 1ch, 6dc, 1dc2tog, turn – 7dc.
Rows 30 & 31: 1ch, 7dc, turn.
Row 32: 1ch, 1dc2tog, 5dc, turn – 6dc.
Rows 33 & 34: 1ch, 6dc, turn.
Row 35: 1ch, 4dc, 1dc2tog, turn – 5dc.
Rows 36 & 37: 1ch, 5dc, turn.
Row 38: 1ch, 1dc2tog, 3dc, turn – 4dc.
Rows 39 & 40: 1ch, 4dc, turn.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Join yarn with slst at marker.
Row 26: 1dc in same st and in each of next 9sts, turn – 10dc.
Rows 27-40: 1ch, 10dc, turn.
Row 41: 1ch, 10dc, 20ch, 2dc, dc2tog, turn – 33sts.
Row 42: 1ch, dc2tog, 31dc, 15ch, 9dc, turn – 56sts.
Row 43: 1ch, 54dc, dc2tog, turn – 55dc.
Row 44: 1ch, dc2tog, 53dc, turn – 54dc.
Row 45: 1ch, dc2tog, 50dc, dc2tog, turn – 52dc.
Row 46: 1ch, dc2tog, 50dc, turn – 51dc.
Row 47: 1ch, dc2tog, 47dc, dc2tog, turn – 49dc.
Row 48: 1ch, dc2tog, 45dc, dc2tog, turn – 47dc.
Row 49: 1ch, dc2tog, 43dc, dc2tog, turn – 45dc.
Row 50: 1ch, dc2tog, 41dc, dc2tog, turn – 43dc.
Row 51: 1ch, dc2tog, 39c, dc2tog, turn – 41dc.
Row 52: 1ch, dc2tog, 37dc, dc2tog, turn – 39dc.
Change to yarn B.
After Row 52 do not turn. Dc around piece as folls:
Round 53: 52dc on side, 54dc on fcs, 1dc on cnr, 52dc on side, 39dc on last row – 198dc.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Inner
Make another the same Rows 1 – Round 18 in yarn D and Rows 21 – 52 in yarn E, but do not fasten off. Keep Row 1 as RS.
Place both pieces together WS facing each other slst around to close.
Insert one piece of cardboard figure II while you work. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
SIDE
Outer
With yarn A, 39ch.
Row 1: (RS) 1dc from second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 38dc.
Rows 2-18: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
Change to yarn B.
Rows 19 & 20: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
Change to yarn C.
Rows 21-25: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
Row 26: 1ch, 11dc, skip next 16sts, pm in next st, omit rem sts, turn – 11dc.
Rows 27-40: 1ch, 11dc, turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join yarn with slst in marker.
Row 26: 1dc in same st and in each of next 10sts, turn – 11dc.
Rows 27-40: 1ch, 11dc, turn.
Row 41: 1ch, 11dc, 16ch, 11dc, turn – 38sts.
Rows 42-123: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
Row 124: 1ch, 11dc, skip next 16sts, pm in next st, omit rem sts, turn – 11dc.
Rows 125-134: 1ch, 11dc, turn.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Join yarn with slst in marker.
Row 124: 1dc in same st and in each of next 10sts, turn – 11dc.
Rows 125-134: 1ch, 11dc, turn.
Row 135: 1ch, 11dc, 16ch, 11dc, turn – 38sts.
Rows 136-141: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
Change to yarn B.
Rows 142 & 143: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
Change to yarn A.
Rows 144-161: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
Change to yarn B.
After Row 161 do not turn. Dc around piece as folls:
Round 162: 1ch, 161dc on side, 1dc on cnr, 38dc on fcs, 1dc on cnr, 161dc on side, 1dc on cnr, 38dc on last row, 1dc in first ch – 402dc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Inner
Make another the same Rows 1 – Round 18 & Rows 144 – 161 in yarn D and Rows 21 -141 in yarn E, but do not fasten off.
Place both pieces together WS facing each other slst around to close.
Insert one piece of 27x7cm/10.6×2.8in plastic sheet while you work. Fasten off, leaving a very long tail to sew to Front and Back.
DOOR
Outer
With yarn A, 11ch.
Row 1: (WS) 1dc from second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 10dc.
Rows 2-17: 1ch, 10dc, turn.
Change to yarn B.
Rows 18 & 19: 1ch, 10dc, turn.
Change to yarn C.
Rows 20-38: 1ch, 10dc, turn.
Change to yarn B.
After Row 38 do not turn. Dc around piece as folls:
Round 39: 1ch, 38dc on side, 1dc on cnr, 10dc on fcs, 1dc on cnr, 38dc on side, 1dc on cnr, 10dc on last row, 1dc in first ch – 100dc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Inner
Make another the same Rows 1 – 17 in yarn D and Rows 20 – 39 in yarn E, but do not fasten off.
Place both pieces together WS facing each other slst around to close.
Insert one piece of 6.5x2cm/2.6×0.8in sheet while you work. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to Front.
BOTTOM
Outer
With yarn F, 39ch.
Row 1: 1dc from second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 38dc.
Rows 2-67: 1ch, 38dc, turn.
Change to yarn B.
After Row 67 do not turn. Dc around piece as folls:
Round 68: 1ch, 67dc on side, 1dc on cnr, 38dc on fcs, 1dc on cnr, 67dc on side, 1dc on cnr, 38dc on last row, 1dc in first ch – 214dc.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Inner
Make another the same Rows 1 – 67 in yarn G, but do not fasten off.
Place both pieces together WS facing each other slst around to close.
Insert one piece of 11x7cm/4.3×2.8in cardboard while you work. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to Front, Back, and Side.
SUNSCREEN
Make four
Screen
With yarn D, 20ch.
Row 1: 1dc from second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 19dc.
Rows 2-4: 1ch, 19dc, turn.
Change to yarn E.
Rows 5-8: 1ch, 19dc, turn.
Rows 9-24: Rep Rows 1-8 twice.
Fasten off, leaving tail to sew above all windows except from front window.
Optional: For sturdiness, use stabilizer.
Supporting bar
Make two
Starting with tail in yarn F, 16ch.
Row 1: 1dc from second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 15dc.
Rows 2 & 3: 1ch, 15dc, turn.
Fold piece in half lengthways and insert 3cm/1.2in wire.
Row 4: 1ch, 1sl st in each st across, working through both sts of Rows 3 & 1 to join piece tog – 15slsts.
Fasten off, leaving tail to sew to Sunscreen and Caravan.
FRAME
Starting with tail in yarn F, 71ch.
Row 1: 1dc from second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 70dc.
Rows 2 & 3: 1ch, 70dc, turn.
Fold piece in half lengthways and insert 13cm/5.1in wire.
Row 4: 1ch, 1sl st in each st across, working through both sts of Rows 3 & 1 to join piece tog and bend piece into ‘V’-shape – 70slsts.
Fasten off, leaving tail to sew to bottom of Caravan.
Supporting bar
With yarn C make supporting bar as for Sunscreen in yarn C. Bend piece at 0,5cm/0,2in.
Jockey Wheel
With yarn F, make an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 8dc in ring – 8dc.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around – 16dc.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Make another the same, but do not fasten off.
Place both pieces together WS facing each other slst around to close.
WHEEL
Make two
Tyre
With yarn F, 30ch.
Rnd 1: 1dc in first ch and in each ch around – 30dc.
Rnds 2-11: Dc around.
Fold piece in half and stitch Rnd 1 to Rnd 3, fill with fiber filling as you work.
Hubcap
With yarn G, make an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1: 5dc in ring – 5dc.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around – 10dc.
Rnd 3: [2dc in next st, 1dc] around – 15dc.
Rnd 4: [2dc in next st, 2dc] around – 20dc.
Rnd 5: [2dc in next st, 3dc] around – 25dc.
Rnd 6: [2dc in next st, 4dc] around – 30dc.
Fasten off, leaving tail to sew to front of Tyre.
Bumper
With yarn B, 50ch.
Rnd 1: 1dc in first ch and in each ch around – 50dc.
Rnds 2-7: Dc around.
Press piece flat and stitch open sides together.
Fasten off, leaving tail to sew to Caravan.
SOLAR PANEL
Make two
Panel
With yarn F, 19ch.
Row 1: (WS) 1dc from second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 18dc.
Rows 2-16: 1ch, 18dc, turn.
Change to yarn C.
After Row 16 do not turn. Dc around piece as folls:
Round 17: 1ch, 16dc on side, 1dc on cnr, 18dc on fcs, 1dc on cnr, 16dc on side, 1dc on cnr, 18dc on last row, 1dc in first ch – 72dc.
Fasten off and weave in end.
With yarn C, slst horizontal and vertical lines, taking picture as guide.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Make another the same without the slst lines, but do not fasten off.
Place both pieces together WS facing each other slst around to close.
Support
With yarn A, 37ch.
Row 1: 1dc from second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn – 36dc.
Rows 2-12: 1ch, 36dc, turn.
Roll up piece tightly and stitch to keep it’s shape.
Fasten off, leaving tail to sew to Caravan.
FINISHING/ASSEMBLY
- Stitch Front and Back to each of long sides of Bottom.
- Stitch Side to Front, Back, and Bottom.
- Stitch remaining parts to caravan, taking pictures as guide.