This pattern is available from my Etsy shop here:
In UK terms: http://bit.ly/snakeUK
In US terms: http://bit.ly/snakeUS

To complete this pattern you will need:
 2.5mm/ Size C Hook
 2.25mm/ Size 1 Knitting Needles for scarf (Optional)
 Wide eyed needle for darning in
 Small amount of dk yarn in beige, dark green, and green and silver/grey for scarf (optional)
 Large paper clip to bend into spine
 Safety stuffing
 Scissors
 2 doll eyes (optional)
 Stich marker (eg small safety pin) (optional)
 Small scrap of red felt cut into a forked strip for the tongue (optional)

The skills needed to complete the pattern are UK double crochet (US Single Crochet), slip stitch, colour changes, chains, increases, decreases and back loop only stitching.

Once finished your snake would make a perfect gift but please make sure any detachable parts are removed before giving to young children. If you would like to sell what you have created using this pattern then you must credit me as the designer.

10% of the profits of this pattern will be donated to Lend with Care a microfinance initiative providing loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries that help them work their way out of poverty.