Help on making pattern

[Bob1995]

So, it's been to quite some time since I posted here. Since joining the site, I've created at least two puppets, here's one of them: http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3018/photoon20101219at0935.jpg
Now, I'm rather satisfied with this one. However, the other is... one I'm not all that satisfied with. It's a bit rushed, with a few glaring mistakes and blemishes. This prompted me to create a brand new design, which can be seen in the link below:
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1328/bobbahn.jpg
Now, for this one I'm trying to actually create a pre-set pattern, rather than improvising like the previous version. However, I'm not very good with patterns, and I don't think one of Project Puppet's patterns might fit. So, I came here for advice. The mouth is going to be a bit wider than the design suggests, and it's going to be a live-hand puppet as well. Any bits of advice?

 

[Animal31]

I love the design, he looks kinda oval shaped?

 

[Bob1995]

Yes, he has an oval shaped head. There are at least three different head patterns on Project Puppet that they have for oval shaped heads, which one should I use?

 

[Animal31]

All of the patterns have some puppets pictured to kind of give you the idea of the outcome, with just the sketch for me to go off of, I would say just take a look at the different puppets made from each pattern and pick which one is the most like what you have pictured in your head.

Each one can also be modified a bit to suit your puppets needs.

 

[Bob1995]

The Pinhead pattern might work, if I enlarge the head a bit.

 

[Bob1995]

Though, to be honest, the Punto pattern seems like the best fit. Unfortunately, it's a tad too expensive, since I planned it to have both the fleece and foam, not just one or the other.

 

[Puppetainer]

I have all the Project Puppet patterns except for the Monstro. I would agree that the Punto pattern would probably work best for your design. Of course you'd have to modify it somewhat for the live hand version, but I think it could work well. Best of luck!