This pattern is from the book Beastly Crochet which is available in print and eBook form.

When working on projects at Costumes and Creatures, I focus on problems that I need to solve: How will the parts fit together? How will this fit on a person? It isn’t until we put all the pieces together that the creature comes to life. Creating this puppet was the same way: I was solving problems and seeing Skip as a project, not a creature. But when I added the eyes and teeth, suddenly I could see the creature within!

To check gauge: work through round 6 of head directions. Circle should measure 2.5” in diameter.