Handmade crochet crafted with love on the farm
Hand-crocheted keepsakes for little hands and a warm, calm home
Every teddy, cloud-soft pillow, rug, basket, and beanie is crocheted stitch by stitch by Christi on the farm. Crafted in timeless neutral tones to be hugged, treasured, and gifted with pride — with free delivery across South Africa on orders from R1 000.
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Teddies & animals
Soft, hand-crocheted companions made to be hugged, carried everywhere, and treasured for years. Every bear, elephant, turtle, sheep, and cow is stitched by hand on the farm in calm neutral shades — an unforgettable newborn or baby shower gift.
Pillows
Bring soft, handcrafted texture to the nursery chair, bedroom, or living room with our square crochet pillows. Available in plush soft yarn or breathable cotton across timeless neutral tones that add instant warmth and calm to any space.
Mats
Create a cosy, inviting play corner or a gentle landing beside the cot with our hand-crocheted round sheep rugs. Each rug is made to order in plush soft yarn to give little feet and crawling babies a wonderfully thick, comforting surface underfoot.
Baskets
Keep pacifiers, nursery essentials, rolled blankets, or favourite toys tidy in one beautiful place with our hand-crocheted round baskets. Crafted from sturdy braid wool in three practical sizes (S, M, and L) that hold their shape and keep your rooms calm and clutter-free.
Beanies
Keep little and grown-up ears wonderfully warm through chilly mornings and winter days with our hand-crocheted beanies. Made to order in plush soft yarn or natural sheep’s wool across six standard sizes from newborn to adult — lovely for family matching or thoughtful gifting.
Why true farm-made handwork matters
Nothing at Die Hekelpennetjie ever comes off a factory line. Every piece is patiently hand-crocheted by Christi on Plaas Nuwejaarskraal near Prieska using carefully chosen yarns and wools — giving you something tactile, lasting, and genuinely personal. Even as our little business grows, every single item stays 100% handmade. In the online shop you can order effortlessly in calm neutral shades, and if you are dreaming of a special shade or a larger gift order, simply reach out to Christi.
- Cream
- Beige
- Light grey
- Brown
Customer favourites from the shop
Looking for an unforgettable baby shower gift or a warm touch for your home?
Pick your favourite piece online from our ready-to-ship and made-to-order collection, or send Christi a message if you have a personal colour combination in mind.