Foxtail Lily Desert-Candle Caravan – Crochet

Warm desert tones, a tiny tea nook, and a rooftop “foxtail lily” garden make this caravan a showpiece for any amigurumi shelf. If you’re comparing crochet hook sets, cotton yarn bundles, or stuffing for amigurumi, this project is a perfect way to test what you love using most.

You’ll build a sturdy shell with a big open window, then fill it with miniature café details: jars, kettle, scale, shelves, and a cozy bed corner. If you enjoy shopping for mini craft accessories, embroidery floss, and wooden beads, you’ll have so much fun finishing every tiny scene.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Overview

• Style: detailed caravan display with removable/posed mini pieces
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate (many small parts)
• Construction: mostly single crochet with clean edging and sewn joins
• Key look: cream base with mustard trim, striped roof awning, warm interior

Materials

• Yarn (DK/light worsted cotton recommended):
  • Main cream/off-white (caravan body, cushions, rope details)
  • Mustard/golden ochre (trim, accents, chair frames)
  • Sand/tan (interior wood tones, shelves, basket textures)
  • Warm brown (cabinet, stove, bike frame accents)
  • Dark brown/black (wheel, tiny outlines, stove rings)
  • Rust, terracotta, amber, pale yellow (foxtail lily blooms)
  • Olive/green (stems/leaves, small plant details)
  • Bear colors: cream for head/body, light tan for muzzle/ears, soft gray/taupe for shorts, warm beige for scarf
• Hooks (use multiple sizes):
  • 2.5 mm for caravan shell and large fabric parts
  • 2.0 mm for furniture and medium accessories
  • 1.5 mm for micro food, jars, small décor, and foxtail lily florets
  • 1.25 mm (optional) for the tiniest beads/handles and facial embroidery control
• Polyester fiberfill
• Plastic canvas or thin craft foam (for wall/roof structure, optional but recommended)
• Cardboard or felt sheets (for reinforcing floor, optional)
• Wire (thin craft wire) for bike basket rim and lantern handle (optional)
• Safety eyes 6 mm for bear (or embroider eyes)
• Embroidery floss: black, brown, and a tiny amount of red/blue for cheek dots/mini motifs
• Tapestry needle, sewing needle, scissors, stitch markers
• Small magnets or snap dots (optional) for removable door flap or accessories

Finished Size

• Caravan: about 18–22 cm long and 14–16 cm tall (size depends on yarn and tension)
• Bear: about 10–12 cm tall
• Furniture: scaled to fit the window opening exactly as shown

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec = invisible decrease (sc2tog)
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• blo = back loop only
• flo = front loop only
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• RS/WS = right side/wrong side

Important Notes for Accuracy

• Use smaller hooks for mini items. If you try the same hook for everything, the tiny details won’t hold shape.
• Keep tension firm. The caravan body should look smooth with tight stitches.
• Block flat pieces lightly. It helps the window frame and roof edges sit crisp.
• Dry-fit often. Place furniture inside the opening as you go to match the scene.

Color Key

• C1 = Cream (main body)
• C2 = Mustard (trim)
• C3 = Sand/Tan (interior)
• C4 = Warm Brown (furniture)
• C5 = Dark Brown/Black (wheel, stove details)
• Bloom set = pale yellow, amber, rust, terracotta
• Green = olive/leaf green

Caravan Body Shell (use 2.5 mm hook)

Floor Base Panel

Make a firm oval base so the caravan stands stable on a tabletop. The photo shows a rounded, capsule-like footprint with a slightly longer right side where the “bed” area sits behind the window opening.

1. With C1, ch 26.
2. Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 23 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Work along underside: sc in next 23, 2 sc in last ch. (52)
3. Round 2: inc, sc 23, inc x3, sc 23, inc x2. (60)
4. Round 3: sc 1, inc, sc 23, (sc 1, inc) x3, sc 23, (sc 1, inc) x2. (68)
5. Round 4: sc around. (68)

If you want extra rigidity, cut plastic canvas to match the oval and slip it inside later, between floor and lining.

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Lower Wall Band

This band creates the smooth cream wall and the rounded window corner. The photo shows a mustard trim that outlines the big opening, but the wall itself stays cream.

1. Round 5: with C1, sc in blo around. (68)
2. Rounds 6–12: sc around. (68)

Mark the “front” center at one short end. The window opening will be on the long side facing you in the image.

Large Window Opening Placement

The window is a big rounded rectangle on the side, leaving a thick cream border. Inside is the full kitchen and bed area. To match the look, keep about 6–7 stitches of solid wall at each corner before the opening begins.

• Opening width: about 40–44 sts (adjust for your base)
• Solid corner walls: 12–14 sts total split between front and back ends
• Opening height: about 10–11 rounds tall

Creating the Opening (worked in rows)

Switch from working in the round to working back-and-forth for the side with the opening. This forms a clean cut-out without distorting the shell.

1. Round 13: sc until you reach the first corner of the opening. sc 12, then ch 42, skip 42 sts, sc to end of round. Keep stitch count consistent by matching skipped sts to chained sts.
2. Round 14: sc around, working sc into the ch-42 space to form the top edge of the opening. (68)
3. Rounds 15–20: sc around. (68)

Now you have a long opening. Next, shape it into a rounded rectangle by adding a thick frame and corner rounding with edging rounds.

Window Frame and Mustard Trim (2.0 mm hook for crisp edge)

Use a smaller hook so the trim sits neat and firm. The photo shows a mustard outline inside the cream border, like piping.

1. Join C2 at the inner edge of the opening.
2. Round A: sc evenly around the opening. At each corner, work (sc, ch 1, sc) to encourage rounding.
3. Round B: sl st around for a tighter “cord” look.
4. Cut yarn and weave in.

Outer Accent Line (optional thin mustard piping)

If you want the extra golden line visible on the exterior curve, surface sl st with C2 around the caravan’s outer body contour, following the photo’s gentle curve.

Roof Top and Awning Supports (2.5 mm hook)

Roof Platform

The roof in the photo is flat with a striped awning supported by four slim posts. It also holds three tall foxtail lily “candles.” The roof platform should match the caravan’s oval but slightly smaller.

1. With C1, ch 22.
2. Make an oval like the floor: work 4 rounds to reach an oval about 2–3 cm smaller than the floor.
3. Final round: sc in blo to create a sharp edge.

Stitch the roof platform to the top of the caravan, centered and level. Add a thin piece of plastic canvas inside if you want it perfectly flat.

Awning Posts (2.0 mm hook)

Make four identical posts in C1. They should look like slim crocheted dowels.

1. Ch 18, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch. (17 sl sts)
2. Roll into a tight tube and whipstitch the long edge closed.
3. Make 4.

Sew each post upright at the roof corners where the awning will sit. Keep them straight, evenly spaced, and the same height.

Striped Roof Awning (2.5 mm hook)

The awning has alternating cream and mustard stripes, with a slight scalloped edge. Work it flat, then drape it over the posts.

1. With C1, ch 38.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across. (37)
3. Rows 2–3: ch 1, turn, sc across in C1.
4. Row 4: change to C2, sc across.
5. Rows 5–6: change to C1, sc across.
6. Row 7: change to C2, sc across.
7. Rows 8–10: C1, sc across.
8. Edging: with C1, sc evenly around. Along the front edge, make scallops: (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc in same st, sl st in next) repeat to end.

Sew the awning corners to the tops of the posts. Let it sit slightly loose so it looks fabric-like, as in the photo.

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Foxtail Lily Desert-Candles (use 1.5 mm hook for florets)

The roof shows three tall flower spikes with dense bead-like florets that shift from yellow to amber to rust at the top. Each spike is a cone of small bobbles layered upward.

Stems (2.0 mm hook)

1. With Green, ch 20.
2. Round 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (19). Roll into a tube and seam closed.
3. Stuff lightly so it stays straight.
4. Make 3 stems, one taller center stem (ch 24), two shorter side stems (ch 20).

Floret Cone (1.5 mm hook)

Work tiny puff “seeds” as you go. Make each seed by: (yarn over, insert, pull up loop) x3, yarn over, pull through all loops, ch 1 to lock.

1. With pale yellow, make a magic ring, ch 1.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in ring. (6)
3. Round 2: (inc) x6. (12)
4. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
5. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
6. Round 5: (seed stitch in next st, sc in next) around. (24 seeds total spaced out)
7. Round 6: change to amber, sc around.
8. Round 7: (sc 2, dec) x6. (18)
9. Round 8: (seed, sc) around using amber.
10. Round 9: change to rust, (sc 1, dec) x6. (12)
11. Round 10: (seed, sc) around.
12. Round 11: change to terracotta, dec x6. (6)
13. Fasten off with a long tail.

Stuff the cone very lightly. Sew the cone onto the top of a stem. Make 3 spikes, with the center spike slightly taller by adding one extra “seed round” before Round 7.

Leaves (2.0 mm hook)

1. With Green, ch 10.
2. In 2nd ch: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. Fasten off. Make 6–9 leaves.

Sew leaves around the stem base where it meets the roof. Angle them outward, like small desert foliage.

Side Draped Canopy/Flap (2.5 mm hook)

On the right side of the caravan, the photo shows a soft cream flap draping down like a rolled side awning or fabric extension.

1. With C1, ch 26.
2. Row 1: sc across. (25)
3. Rows 2–9: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Row 10: sc 2, dec, sc to last 4, dec, sc 2 to taper.
5. Edging: sc around with C1.

Sew the top edge along the caravan roof on the right, letting the panel hang down in a gentle curve.

Wheel and Under-Trim (2.0 mm hook)

Wheel (dark center, thick rim)

1. With C5, magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc. (6)
3. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
4. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
5. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
6. Round 5: sc in blo around. (24)
7. Round 6: sc around. (24)
8. Fasten off. Make 2 wheels.

Sew wheels to the lower side area, centered under the window opening, matching the photo’s single visible wheel. If you display only one side, stitch the second wheel lightly on the far side.

Lower Mustard Outline

The caravan has a mustard outline running along the lower curve. Surface sl st with C2 around the base line, keeping it smooth and even.

Interior Floor Liner and Back Wall (2.5 mm hook)

The inside looks like a tiny room with a tan wall and floor. Add a liner panel that sits flat inside the oval to hide seams and support furniture placement.

1. With C3, repeat the floor oval but stop 1 round smaller than the floor.
2. Slip it inside and stitch down around the edges with small whipstitches.

For the back wall texture, crochet a tan rectangle and sew it to the inside back, leaving the window area open.

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Back Wall Panel (C3)

1. Ch 34.
2. Row 1: sc across. (33)
3. Rows 2–16: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Fasten off and stitch to interior back curve.

Kitchen Module (2.0 mm hook)

The kitchen scene in the photo shows a small stove at left, jars and kettle, a shelf wall with small labeled canisters, and a central cabinet with drawers. Build the kitchen as separate mini blocks so they can be positioned precisely.

Left Counter Block (C3 with C4 accents)

1. With C3, ch 14.
2. Row 1: sc across. (13)
3. Rows 2–6: sc across to make a rectangle.
4. Edging: sc around. Stuff lightly and close into a small box shape.

Top surface: stitch a small darker “wood” strip using C4 surface sl st along the top edge.

Mini Stove (C4 and C5) (use 1.5 mm hook for rings)

The stove sits on the left with dark rings. Keep it low and boxy, like a tiny cooktop.

1. Base: with C4 and 2.0 mm hook, ch 10, sc 9 for 5 rows, seam into a shallow box.
2. Rings: with C5 and 1.5 mm hook, make 3 tiny circles:
   1. Magic ring, 6 sc, sl st to join, fasten off.
3. Sew rings onto the stove top in a triangle layout, matching the photo’s clustered burners.

Wall Shelves (C3) and Canisters (1.5 mm hook)

The back wall shows two rows of small jars/cans with tiny label blocks. Make a shelf strip and add micro canisters in mixed colors.

1. Shelf strip: with C3 and 2.0 mm hook, ch 20, sc 19 for 2 rows. Make 2 strips.
2. Sew strips to the back wall above the counter, evenly spaced.

Micro Canister (make 8–10) (1.5 mm hook)

1. With assorted yarn colors, ch 6, sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: sc 6 in ring. (6)
3. Round 2: sc around. (6)
4. Round 3: sc around, change color at end for “lid.”
5. Round 4: sc around for lid band. Fasten off.

Add tiny label squares by sewing a small stitch rectangle in cream or white on the front. Place jars on shelves as shown, mixing heights slightly by making a few with one extra round.

Center Cabinet with Scale (C4) (2.0 mm hook)

The photo shows a central cabinet with drawers and a small scale on top. Keep it slightly taller than the left counter block.

1. Cabinet body: with C4, ch 16, sc 15 for 7 rows. Fold into a box and seam sides.
2. Top edge: sc around once for a firm rim.
3. Drawer lines: surface sl st horizontally across the front in C3.
4. Knobs: stitch tiny French-knot style bumps using matching yarn, or sew micro beads if desired.

Mini Scale (C5 and C3) (1.5 mm hook)

1. Base: with C5, ch 5, sc 4 for 2 rows, seam into a tiny block.
2. Dial circle: with C3, magic ring 6 sc, sl st to join.
3. Sew dial to front of base. Add one straight embroidery stitch as the needle.

Tea and Food Details (1.5 mm hook)

The front scene includes a jar, a kettle, cups on the outdoor table, and tiny pastries on a plate. These details are what make the caravan feel alive, so keep stitches tight and shapes simple.

Mini Jar (amber “honey” look)

1. With amber yarn, magic ring 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: sc around. (12)
5. Round 5: (sc 1, dec) x4. (8)
6. Round 6: sc around. (8)
7. Fasten off. Add a tiny lid band in C3 with surface sl st.

Mini Kettle (C2) and Cups (C1)

1. Kettle body: with C2, magic ring 6 sc; Round 2 inc to 12; Rounds 3–4 sc 12; Round 5 (sc 1, dec) x4 to 8; stuff lightly; close with dec.
2. Spout: ch 5, sl st back. Sew to side.
3. Handle: chain 6, sew ends to top.
4. Cup: with C1, magic ring 6 sc; Round 2 sc 6; fasten off. Add handle with a small chain sewn to the side.

Pastry Plate

1. Plate: with C1, magic ring 6 sc; Round 2 inc to 12; Round 3 sc 12, sl st to join.
2. Pastries: make 5–6 tiny puffs (ch 3, work 3 dc into first ch, sl st to close). Use soft pink and tan.
3. Sew pastries to plate and place on the counter or table.

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Lantern (1.5 mm hook)

A small lantern hangs on the left side in the photo. Make it as a tiny cage with a warm “light” center.

1. With C4, magic ring 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x3. (9)
3. Round 3: sc around. (9)
4. Round 4: (sc 1, dec) x3. (6)
5. Center “light”: stitch a small yellow knot inside before closing.
6. Handle: chain 6 in C4, sew ends to top.

Attach lantern to the caravan edge with a short chain so it dangles slightly.

Outdoor Rug, Table, and Chairs (2.0 mm hook)

Striped Rug (2.5 mm hook)

The rug under the table is cream with mustard stripes and fringe edges. Keep it flat and rectangular.

1. With C1, ch 28.
2. Row 1: sc across. (27)
3. Rows 2–4: sc in C1.
4. Row 5: change to C2, sc across.
5. Rows 6–8: C1, sc across.
6. Row 9: C2, sc across.
7. Rows 10–12: C1, sc across.
8. Edging: sc around in C1.
9. Fringe: cut short strands of C1 and latch onto both short ends.

Table (2.0 mm hook)

The table is a small square top with thin legs and a mustard accent line, matching the photo’s simple café set.

1. Top: with C1, ch 10, sc 9 for 9 rows to make a square.
2. Edging: sc around with C2 for a framed look.
3. Legs: make 4 narrow tubes (ch 10, sl st back, roll and seam). Use C2.
4. Sew legs under the corners. Add a small crossbar strip if you want extra stability.

Chair (make 2) (2.0 mm hook)

1. Seat: with C1, ch 8, sc 7 for 7 rows.
2. Backrest: with C1, ch 8, sc 7 for 9 rows.
3. Frame strips: with C2, make four rolled strips for legs and two for side rails.
4. Assemble: sew legs to seat, sew backrest upright, add side rails. Keep proportions small and tidy.

Mini Fence (2.0 mm hook)

A small cream fence curves on the right. Make a flexible strip with picket bumps.

1. With C1, ch 36.
2. Row 1: sc across. (35)
3. Row 2: (sc 2, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch, sc 1) repeat across to create picket tops.
4. Row 3: sc across the base to reinforce.

Shape it into a gentle curve and stitch ends to the rug edge or display base.

Mini Bike Cart with Basket (2.0 mm and 1.5 mm hooks)

The left front shows a small wheeled cart/bike with a basket of colorful blooms. Build it as a decorative prop that sits beside the rug.

Wheels (1.5 mm hook, C5)

1. Make 2 small wheels: magic ring 6 sc; Round 2 inc to 12; Round 3 sc 12; sl st to join.

Frame (2.0 mm hook, C4)

1. Make two long rolled cords: ch 26, sl st back, roll and seam.
2. Shape into a simple “U” frame and stitch together.
3. Sew wheels at the base ends.

Basket (1.5 mm hook, C3)

1. Magic ring 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: sc in blo around. (18)
5. Rounds 5–6: sc around. (18)
6. Fasten off. Sew basket onto the frame.

Basket Blooms (1.25–1.5 mm hook)

• Make 8–12 tiny bobbles in mixed colors (pink, yellow, orange): magic ring, 3 dc cluster, sl st closed.
• Sew them into the basket top so it looks full and textured.

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Bed Corner, Blanket, and Books (2.0 mm hook)

The right interior shows a bed with a warm mustard mattress and a cream blanket, plus stacked books. Create a simple bed block that fills the right side behind the opening.

Bed Base (C4) and Mattress (C2)

1. Bed base: with C4, ch 16, sc 15 for 7 rows. Seam into a box.
2. Mattress: with C2, ch 16, sc 15 for 6 rows. Lightly stuff and sew on top.

Blanket (C1)

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc 17. Rows 2–10: sc across.
3. Add a thin border in C1. Drape it over the mattress edge.

Pillow with Tiny Motif (1.5 mm hook + embroidery)

1. With C1, make two small squares: ch 8, sc 7 for 7 rows.
2. Embroider tiny dots and leaf-like stitches in red/blue/green to echo the photo’s small design.
3. Seam squares together, stuff lightly, and place on the bed.

Books (felt-core option recommended)

• Cut tiny rectangles from felt as cores.
• Wrap with crocheted covers: ch 10, sc 9 for 4 rows, then wrap and stitch shut.
• Make 3–4 in green, maroon, and cream tones.

Bear Traveler Doll (main hook 2.0 mm, details 1.5 mm)

The bear stands outside near the fence, wearing a wrapped headscarf/turban with a knot, a scarf with fringes, a cozy sweater, shorts, and small sandals. Keep the head slightly oversized and the body compact, matching the photo’s cute proportions.

Head (C1, 2.0 mm)

1. Magic ring 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rounds 6–10: sc around. (30)
7. Round 11: (sc 3, dec) x6. (24)
8. Insert 6 mm safety eyes between Rounds 8–9, about 7 sts apart.
9. Round 12: (sc 2, dec) x6. (18)
10. Round 13: (sc 1, dec) x6. (12)
11. Stuff firmly.
12. Round 14: dec x6. (6) Fasten off.

Muzzle (light tan, 2.0 mm)

1. Magic ring 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x3. (9)
3. Round 3: sc around. (9)

Sew muzzle centered under eyes. Embroider a small triangular nose and a short mouth line.

Ears (make 2)

1. With C1, magic ring 6 sc.
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Sl st to join. Flatten and sew to head top sides.

Body (C1, 2.0 mm)

1. Magic ring 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rounds 4–7: sc around. (18)
5. Round 8: (sc 1, dec) x6. (12)
6. Stuff lightly.
7. Round 9: sc around. (12) Fasten off with long tail for sewing to head.

Arms (make 2, C1)

1. Magic ring 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: sc around. (6)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) x3. (9)
4. Rounds 4–6: sc around. (9)
5. Stuff lightly, flatten top, and sew to body sides.

Legs (make 2, C1)

1. Magic ring 6 sc. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: (sc 2, dec) x3. (9)
5. Rounds 5–6: sc around. (9)
6. Stuff lightly, flatten top, sew to bottom of body.

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Sweater (C2 with C1 trim, 2.0 mm)

The sweater in the photo reads as warm-toned with a lighter panel at the center. Create a simple tube and add a contrasting front patch.

1. With C2, ch 19, sl st to form a ring (18).
2. Rounds 1–5: sc around. (18)
3. Armholes: sc 4, ch 4, skip 4, sc 10, ch 4, skip 4, sc 4.
4. Next round: sc around, working into chains. (18)
5. Rib edge: sc in blo for 2 rounds. Fasten off.

Front panel: with C1, ch 7, sc 6 for 5 rows. Sew centered on sweater front.

Shorts (taupe/gray, 2.0 mm)

1. Ch 19, sl st to form a ring (18).
2. Rounds 1–3: sc around.
3. Leg split: sc 9, ch 1, skip 0, continue sc 9. Join.
4. Work first leg: sc around 9 for 2 rounds. Fasten off.
5. Join for second leg: sc around 9 for 2 rounds. Fasten off.

Head Wrap/Turban (C1, 2.0 mm)

The head wrap looks like layered bands with a knot. Make a long strip and wrap it around the head, overlapping diagonally.

1. Ch 46.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across. (45)
3. Rows 2–5: ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Wrap around the head twice, crossing at the front. Tie the ends into a small knot, then stitch the knot down so it stays centered.

Scarf with Fringe (C2, 2.0 mm)

1. Ch 34.
2. Row 1: sl st across for a thin scarf.
3. Add short fringes to both ends (4–6 strands each end).

Wrap around the neck and stitch lightly so it hangs neatly, matching the photo’s drape.

Sandals (C1 and C2, 1.5 mm)

1. Sole: with C1, ch 6. Work an oval: 3 rounds to reach about 2 cm long.
2. Strap: with C2, ch 8, sew ends to sides of sole, add a tiny center stitch at top.
3. Make 2 and sew to the feet.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Place the kitchen blocks on the left interior, cabinet in the center, and bed on the right.
• Sew shelves and canisters to the back wall so they sit straight and evenly spaced.
• Attach roof platform and ensure awning posts stand upright before sewing the awning.
• For the bear, embroider a small nose, mouth, and optional tiny cheek dots for warmth.

Care Notes

• Display away from direct sunlight to reduce color fade on the foxtail lily blooms.
• Dust gently with a soft brush. Avoid pulling on tiny jars and shelf items.
• If pieces are removable, store them in a small box or zip pouch to prevent loss.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Window trim: mustard inner outline is even and smooth
• Awning: stripes are centered and corners are secured to posts
• Roof flowers: three spikes placed in a triangle, center tallest
• Interior: shelves filled, cabinet and stove aligned, bed corner tidy
• Outdoor set: rug flat, table stable, cups and plate secured
• Bear: head wrap centered, scarf fringes trimmed evenly

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Spot clean using a barely damp cloth and a tiny amount of gentle soap, then air dry fully.
• For deeper cleaning, remove all mini accessories first and clean them separately by hand.
• Reshape the awning and roof flowers while slightly damp, then let them dry in position.
• Store with silica packets in humid climates to protect stitching and keep the display crisp.