Simply Crochet x Melon Mission: FREE patterns - crochet for charity!
At Simply Crochet, when our colleague, Janine Smith, told us she was going to volunteer at a school in Kenya, we wanted to find out more and tell you how your crochet can help.
Janine’s autistic child, Sonny, attends Threeways School in Bath, and she discovered that his Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, Elizabeth Henderson, and Special Needs Teacher, Veryan Cranston, work in partnership with the Melon Mission School on a volunteer basis. They work with Kenyan colleagues to develop sustainable change in their school and community, especially for families caring for children with a range of disabilities.
Download our Education for All feature PDF to find out more about the Melon Mission School.
Join us in sending some crocheted joy to the Melon Mission School!
We’ve put together patterns for hats, toys, dolls and more – see the PDF above for more information. Download your patterns below for FREE, and you can also send lap blankets, motifs and squares to be used as fidget shapes.
To be in time for Janine, Elizabeth and Veryan’s next visit in April 2025, please send your items to arrive by 15 March. Any items sent later will not be wasted but will be taken on following trips.
Please send finished items to: Elizabeth Henderson, The Hawthornes, Bruton Road, Evercreech, Somerset BA4 6HY
Flower corsage
Make a pretty flower with this sweet and simple flower pattern by Cara Medus. You can whip one up in minutes!
Blooming brooch
For a little more of a challenge, hook a big brooch by Maaike van Koert. Make the whole thing or just choose one or two flowers for a smaller project.
Textured blanket
Hook up a tactile little blanket for babies and those of all ages with sensory challenges. Marianne Rawlins’ blanket offers shape, texture, and a fun feel for fingers.
Big dolly Aisha
Aniqua Wilkerson’s beautiful doll is a great size for cuddles. ‘Aisha’ means ‘she is life’ in Swahili, and she was created to celebrate crochet dolls of colour.
Bobble hat
Hats off to Alessandra Hayden’s pompom-topped hat! The pattern is for aran weight yarn, so it will work up quickly.
Amigurumi rhino
A creative combination of crochet trends, this cute toy incorporates granny squares, hexagonal shaping and amigurumi. Hook it up in whatever shades you like!
Amigurumi puppy
With his big paws, big eyes, lopsided ears and cheery smile, Liz Ward’s little pooch is seriously cute. The rascal even comes with a bone!
Jewel-tone hat
Rich details, including ribbing and stripes, mean that this lovely hat by Fran Morgan could be made in whatever colours you have to hand.
Three wild toys
Give little ones their first animal friends with these simple stuffies by Heather Gibbs. They have simple construction and soft granny square bodies.
Tactile hat
Front post stitches bring a little sophistication and smartness to this textured hat from Lucy Croft. Choose to hook it up with or without pompom!