How to Clean and Care for Handmade Crochet Dolls
Your Kholo Crafts crochet doll is handmade with care, intention, and quality materials. With gentle handling and proper care, your doll can remain beautiful for years of play, comfort, and display.
These crochet doll care instructions will help you keep your handmade doll clean, safe, and well-loved.
Materials Used in Our Crochet Dolls
Each Kholo Crafts doll is carefully handcrafted using a combination of all or some of the following materials:
- Anti-pilling acrylic yarn
- Coffee cotton yarn for hair
- Soft poly filling
Because crochet dolls are handmade, they require more delicate care than mass-produced toys.
How to Clean a Crochet Doll
To protect the shape and stitching of your crochet doll:
- Spot clean only with a slightly damp cloth
- Use a mild soap if necessary
- Gently dab the area. Do not scrub
- Allow the doll to air dry fully before handling
🚫 Do not machine wash, soak, tumble dry, wring, or dry clean. Excess water can stretch yarn, distort stitching, and affect the filling.
Everyday Crochet Doll Care Tips
- Handle with clean, dry hands
- Avoid pulling on yarn hair or sewn-on details
- Keep away from sharp objects or rough surfaces
- Not suitable for pets, even if they look irresistible
Storing and Displaying Crochet Dolls
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which may cause fading
- If displayed, rotate positioning occasionally to preserve colour and shape
The Nature of Handmade Crochet Dolls
Each crochet doll is one of a kind. Small variations in stitching, shape, or expression are a natural part of handmade work and add to the uniqueness and charm of your doll.
⚠️ Gentle Care Disclaimer
Kholo Crafts dolls are handmade decorative and play items. While they are created with care and durability in mind, improper cleaning, rough handling, or exposure to water and heat may cause damage.
Kholo Crafts cannot be held responsible for damage resulting from care methods outside the instructions provided. If you are unsure how to clean or care for your crochet doll, please contact us before attempting any cleaning.
❓ Questions About Crochet Doll Care?
If you need advice about caring for your handmade crochet doll, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help you care for your doll the right way.