Bye Bye Tummy Hello Mummy

Bye Bye Tummy Hello Mummy Crochet Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Bye Bye Tummy Hello Mummy is a beginner-friendly crochet blanket designed by The Baby Crow. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished blanket measuring approximately 23 inches by 29 inches, making it an ideal size for a baby throw or nursery blanket. The design combines simple stitches with decorative texture, creating a visually interesting piece suitable for new crocheters.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques accessible to beginners while incorporating a signature decorative element. The primary stitches used throughout the blanket include:

• Single Crochet (Sc): The foundation stitch used for most of the blanket structure, providing a dense, stable fabric
• Double Crochet (Dc): Used as part of the decorative stitch technique
• Chain Stitch (Ch): Used for foundation chains and stitch closures
• Slip Stitch (Ss): Used for joining and finishing techniques
• Reverse Popcorn Stitch (Rp): The signature decorative stitch that adds texture and visual interest to the blanket. This stitch is created by making three double crochets in the same stitch, then using a specialized technique to pull the working loop through the first double crochet from back to front, creating a dimensional popcorn-like texture on the finished fabric

Materials and Tools Required

The Bye Bye Tummy Hello Mummy pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, classified as Medium (4) weight. The designer used 2 balls of Red Heart Super Saver yarn for the blanket shown in the pattern. A Size G6 (4.00 millimeter) crochet hook is required to work with the specified yarn weight.

Gauge and Sizing Information

The pattern provides a gauge of 4 single crochets to one inch, though this is noted as a guideline rather than a strict requirement. This gauge measurement helps crocheters understand the fabric density and can be used to calculate adjustments if desired. The finished blanket dimensions of 23 inches by 29 inches make this an appropriately sized project for baby blankets or decorative throws.

Skill Level

Classified as a beginner difficulty project, this pattern is designed for crocheters new to the craft. While it introduces the reverse popcorn stitch—a slightly more advanced decorative technique—the overall pattern structure relies on basic stitches and straightforward construction methods, making it an excellent project for building foundational crochet skills.