Frequently asked questions

Many of the crocheted gifts are chosen as a new baby gift for a newborn. The shop has crocheted soft toys, pram hangers, pram toy chains and music boxes, among other things. Suitability and the recommended age can differ from one product to the next, so please always read the product description and any safety information for the item concerned.

The shop has all kinds of handmade crocheted animals and characters — amigurumi, to give them their proper name. The range includes little dogs, bears, flowers, giraffes, deer, chickens, rabbits, mice, elephants, storks, penguins, cats, goats, hearts, octopuses, Snuf the Rabbit, owls and foxes. From cuddly animal soft toys to small figures for a pram hanger or another baby gift: there are plenty of designs to choose from.

New designs are added to the range regularly.

Yes, many of the crocheted gifts come in soft, neutral colours that suit a boy and a girl equally well. That makes them a lovely choice when the sex is still a surprise, or when you are after something timeless.

For many designs, different colours and versions are possible. Do you have a particular colour, colour combination or another wish in mind? Then please get in touch via the contact page. Together we can look at what is possible.

Everything at Gehaaktecadeautjes is made by hand from carefully chosen materials. The crochet work is mostly cotton yarn. Depending on the design, wooden parts, beads, music box mechanisms or other accessories may be used as well.

The materials differ from one product to the next. You will find more about the materials of a particular item in its product description, or you can ask via the contact page.

Yes, every product from Gehaaktecadeautjes is crocheted personally, by hand. That means small differences in shape, size, colour or appearance can occur. No two handmade products are exactly the same, which gives every crocheted gift a character of its own.

Yes, colours can look slightly different from one screen to another. I always try to photograph the products and their colours as true to life as I can.

Most crocheted gifts can be washed gently. Hand washing in lukewarm water, up to a maximum of 30 °C, is preferred. Use a little mild detergent if you like, rinse the piece well and press the excess water out carefully, without wringing. Then dry it flat, so it keeps its shape as well as possible.

Where a product needs to be washed differently, that is stated in its product information.

The pram hangers have a hanging ring, so you can attach them easily to a pram, a buggy or a Maxi-Cosi car seat. Depending on the design, wooden rings and beads add a little sound and something extra to play with.

Always follow any safety instructions supplied with the product.

Pram toy chains come with wooden clips and cord stoppers. The clips attach easily to the hood of a pushchair. To use one on a Maxi-Cosi car seat, the clips can be removed and the length adjusted with the cord stoppers.

Always follow any safety instructions supplied with the product.

That differs from one product to the next. Some crocheted gifts are ready to send from stock, while others are made to order. The current availability and any delivery time are stated with the product concerned.

Is something you have your heart set on temporarily out of stock? Then please get in touch via the contact page. Some designs can be made again, or crocheted to order.

Yes, everything is packed neatly and sent in cellophane. That way the crocheted gifts are ready to give straight away — for a birth, a baby shower or a first visit to meet the new baby.

Yes, that is possible. The billing address and the delivery address can be different, so you can have your order delivered directly to the person the gift is meant for — new parents, for instance.

Delivery times differ per country and depend on the shipping method. The times below are an indication, with a day of slack for delays at the carrier:

• Netherlands1–4 working days
• Belgium1–5 working days
• Germany, France, Luxembourg, Monaco2–5 working days
• Austria, Denmark, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia3–6 working days
• Italy, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom4–7 working days
• Ireland and the rest of Europe4–10 working days
• United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong4–9 working days
• Australia and New Zealand7–11 working days
• Everywhere else5–16 working days

For pieces that are made to order, the total time can be longer. The current information is stated with the product, or is agreed beforehand.

Yes, for many designs personal wishes are possible — a different colour, a particular character, or an unusual combination of pieces. Do you have something in mind that you do not see in the shop? Then please get in touch via the contact page to talk through what is possible.

Do you have a question about a product, an order, the colours available or a personal wish? Then please get in touch via the contact page or send an email. I am glad to help.