Disclaimer & Safety

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Information given on this website and in associated crochet patterns and products is for reference only. Any reliance on information given on this page, website and associated reference materials is at your own risk. Please read the terms of service.

This is a personal blog and information presented is based on my own opinion and experience only.

None of the items made from patterns or tutorials on this website should be used in play or as toys.

Whilst I endeavour to ensure the content on this website and in associated patterns is error free, typos, errors and inaccuracies may be present. No liability is accepted for these or subsequent variation in your own finished projects.

The content of this site is presented ‘as is’. As a maker, you are responsible for all aspects of your own finished projects.

It you think you see an error on this site or any of the associated content, please do contact me via email hello@doradoes.co.uk

Note that I am left handed and whilst I try to accommodate right handed makers, sometimes the images you see may be a mirror image or reversal of how your work will look if you are right handed. I am working through all my tutorials to add clarification as to whether images are left or right handed.

GSPR and Additional Information

Technical Information

File Format: This crochet pattern is provided as a digital PDF file only; no physical copy of the pattern or finished item will be supplied. By purchasing and downloading this pattern, you agree to the following below.

File Size: under 20MB.

Device/Software Compatibility: Compatible with devices supporting PDF readers such as Adobe Acrobat on smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Internet Requirements: An internet connection is needed for downloading the file after purchase.

Usage Instructions: Download the PDF file from the confirmation email or your account’s download section.

Usage Instructions

Complete your purchase on any of Dora Does’ approved platforms

Download the PDF file from the confirmation email or your account’s download section.

Open the file on any PDF-compatible device and follow the pattern instructions.

Required tools: see Materials Needed.

Safety and Compliance

Compliance: This pattern complies with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) and other applicable EU Directives.

Precautions:

Not suitable for children under 16 without adult supervision.

Ensure your device can open PDF files before purchase.

Disclaimer: This product is for personal use only.

Refund Policy

All listings are for a digital download PDF pattern, not the finished item. Due to the nature of digital downloads, no refunds will be issued. Please review all product details before purchase.

Disclaimer for Use: This pattern is provided “as is” without any guarantees or warranty. In connection with the use of the pattern, the designer makes no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, non-infringement, or fitness for a particular purpose. The designer is not liable for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, arising from the use or inability to use the pattern.

General Crochet Safety

Crochet wearables such as garments, hats and scarves should never be worn if they cause discomfort or do not fit appropriately in any way. Crochet is flexible and most items can be adjusted for a correct, safe fit. Please always take the time to ensure the fit of your finished items are suitable, safe and fit for purpose.

As a maker, the finished product is your responsibility.

Below are some general safety points to consider as well as some thoughts about safety considerations when crocheting items for babies, infants and children. These are not exclusive, nor are they formal or legal guidelines. They are simply some areas I think it is important to bear in mind.

For formal guidance, please explore regulations in your jurisdiction.

General note: Children, infants and babies should never be left unattended with crocheted items.

Pom Poms: Pom poms can be a choking hazard, especially if the small pieces of yarn come loose.

I do not recommend pom poms are added to hats or other items intended for use by babies, infants, toddlers or children. Children, infants and babies should never be left unattended with pom poms.

Beads, buttons and adornments: Ensure any beads and buttons and other embellishments are securely attached so they do not constitute a choking or strangulation hazard.

Cords / drawstrings: Ensure there are no cords or drawstrings around the neck area on sweaters or hats etc as they present a risk of strangulation. Decorative cords should be safely secured so they cannot present a strangulation risk.

Choose a suitable yarn: Ensure your yarn meets fire safety regulations. Do not use specialist / fashion / novelty yarns, such as sequin or tinsel yarns for example around children where they may choke on the fibres.

Blankets: Do not use crochet blankets or any other crochet items in babies’ cribs / cots. Toes and fingers can potentially get caught in the holes.

Do not allow babies / infants to sleep whilst wearing crochet items (hats or scarves or sweaters etc) or covered with them.

I would personally also apply many of the same cautions listed here to pets. Never leave your pet unattended with crochet projects, tools or yarn.

In particular exercise caution with small scraps of yarn and your yarn ends. These are easy for animals and babies, infants and children to choke on.

Scissors, cutting tools, pins, yarn needles and any other sharp objects should be stored safely and securely, used with caution (per manufacturer guidelines) and kept out of the reach of children, infants and animals.

Materials and tools: Always follow manufacturers guidelines for the materials, equipment and tools you purchase, whether that is yarn, hooks, cutting tools (scissors or craft knives, rotary trimmers etc.), craft tools, notions or any other associated products used in the making of your creations.

Risk assessment: Whilst I endeavour to consider and mitigate potential risk factors, I cannot cover all environments and contexts in which crochet and craft projects are made and used. I recommend conducting your own risk assessment. Use your common sense, your own judgement and please ensure all your finished makes are age appropriate and fit for purpose.

Reliance on website content is at your own risk

Dora does is a work in progress.

Crochet is an art and not a precise science, so there are many ways to achieve the same or a similar outcome. There is no absolute wrong or right approach to crochet and none of the information presented on this website should be taken as such.

The articles, tutorials, patterns and other content on this website reflect my own opinion and my approach only. I encourage you to learn from a wide range of sources to develop your own opinions and make your own choices. Reliance on information presented on this website and in associated crochet patterns is at your own risk.

I am a self taught fibre artist, tech editor and crochet designer and as such I often share my learning experiences, research and design experiments on this website. I am continually learning and I do my best to make it transparent in my writing style that I am sharing information in this context. But for avoidance of doubt, I am clarifying it here.

This blog forms a record of my journey as a crochet designer, so the content / articles reflect my understanding of the topics discussed at the time the were written.

My opinions and understanding may have developed or changed since the time of writing.

Wellbeing

In some of the articles and pages on this site, I discuss wellbeing, personal development and mental health, usually in the context of how crochet has helped my own wellbeing. Any discussions on this topic represent my personal opinion and or experience only.

I am not a trained therapist or mental health professional.

It is important that you seek advice from a suitably qualified professional if you are facing challenges with mental health.

Please take care of yourselves.

Dora