Dark Bonnie Crochet Pattern

I got a request to make one of these for a commission, and since I couldn't find a pattern, I decided to make up my own. You're free to use this pattern for whatever you wish, but if you choose to sell your finished objects, please credit me for the pattern, I'd appreciate it! This pattern uses American terminology.

Materials Required:
- 3mm hook (I typically use a slightly smaller hook than normal for darker yarns, as the stuffing is more prone to showing through)
- Worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Black)
- Small amount of white felt (seriously, this only takes a bit. A 4x4 inch square should be plenty)
- Fabric glue OR needle and thread (for attaching eyes and mouth)
- Darning needle (for sewing pieces together
- Polyfill (for stuffing)
- Optional: 2 pipe cleaners (for use in the ears to keep them standing up better over time)

Abbreviations used: 
MR: Magic ring
ST: stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
CH: Chain
INC: Increase (2 scs in a single stitch)
DEC: Decrease (I used the invisible single crochet decrease, HERE is a good tutorial. But, since you are using dark yarn for this project, you really can use whatever decrease you prefer.)


Head/Body (Make 2 of this piece)

Row 1: 6 sc in MR. (6 sts)
Row 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Row 3: *Sc, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (18 sts)
Row 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (24 sts)
Row 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (30 sts)
Row 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (36 sts)
Row 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (42 sts)
Row 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (48 sts)
Row 9-19: Sc in each st around. (48 sts)
Row 20: *Sc in next 6 sts, dec. Repeat from * to end of round. (42 sts)
Row 21: *Sc in next 5 sts, dec. Repeat from * to end of round (36 sts)
Row 22: *Sc in next 4 sts, dec. Repeat from * to end of round (30 sts)
Row 23: *Sc in next 3 sts, dec. Repeat from * to end of round. (24 sts)
Row 24: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec. Repeat from * to end of round. (18 sts)

FO. After completing the second piece, stuff and sew these two pieces together, openings together.

Legs (Make 2 of this piece)

Row 1: 6 sc in MR. (6 sts)
Row 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Row 3: *Sc, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (18 sts)
Row 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (24 sts)
Row 5-7: Sc around. (24 sts)
Row 8: 6 sc, dec 6 times, 6 sc. (18 sts)
Row 9-12: Sc around. (18 sts)

FO. Stuff and sew these to the bottom of the body, facing forward for a sitting position.

Arms (Make 2 of this piece)

Row 1: 6 sc in MR. (6 sts)
Row 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
Row 3: *Sc, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (18 sts)
Row 4-14: Sc around. (18 sts)
Row 15: *Sc in next 2 sc, dec. Repeat from * to end of round. (14 sts)

FO. Stuff, leaving a bit of room at the top free of stuffing so that you can flatten the top of the piece, sew them flat to the body.

Ears (Make 2 of this piece)

Row 1: 6 sc in MR. (6 sts.)
Row 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Row 3: *Sc, inc. Repeat from * to end of round. (18 sts)
Row 4-9: Sc around. (18 sts)
Row 10: *Sc in next 7 sc, dec. Repeat from * to end of round. (16 sts)
Row 11-12: Sc around (16 sts)
Row 13: *Sc in next 6 sc, dec. Repeat from * to end of round. (14 sts)
Row 14: Sc around (14 sts)
Row 15: *Sc in next 5 sc, dec. Repeat from * to end of round. (12 sts)
Row 16: Sc around. (12 sts)

FO. If using, fold pipecleaners into a U shape, trimming if needed, and slightly poke into the head. Sew the ears to the head.

Tail (Make 1 of this piece)

Row 1: 6 sc in MR. (6 sts)
Row 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Row 3-5: Sc around (12 sts)

FO. Stuff lightly and sew to the lower back of the body.

Bow Tie (Make 1 of this piece)

Bow:
Ch 5.
Row 1-6: HDC across (4 HDC)

FO. Fold accordian style and wrap a length of yarn around the center, tie tightly.

Neckband:
Ch 21.
Row 1: HDC to end (20 sts)

Sew the bow onto the neckband and then put it around the neck of the doll, stitching together the back of the neckband to close it off.

Finishing: 

Weave in any ends. Cut 2 circles from your felt and glue or sew them to the center of the face, using photo for reference if needed. Cut 5 squares, using photo once again for reference as to size, if needed. Cut 6 small rectangles. Glue or sew these to the face in a mouth shape. :Let the glue dry and you're done!