Halloween Treasure Hunt!

It’s spooky time!

I just LOVE this time of year, don’t you?

Whether you are a flannel and Pumpkin Spice Latte kind of person, or you’re filling your hard with ghoulish crochet Halloween decorations (or both), Autumn is a fun time of year. Personally, I start decorating for Halloween indoors at the beginning of September, meaning my house is already looking a bit scary.

And this year, I decided that the Treasure Hunt for Fall should be something creepy but cute.

Creepy? How about a skeleton amigurumi!

Cute? A guinea pig of course!

So, in honor of this wonderful season, I’ve modified the Guineacorn pattern into Skelly Pig! (Short for Skeleton Guinea Pig, of course.)

You can get this adorable spooky amigurumi pattern, as a Premium Pattern PDF, for FREE for participating in this month’s Treasure Hunt.

I know, “Oh no! Not participation!” but it’s a solo mission (no raid group required), so hopefully that will be more appealing. 🙂

The game is super easy and really fun! I promise!

You will be building a skeleton puppy. 🙂

The Skeleton Puppy Looks Like This:

However, he will be scattered in pieces (a hazard of having no skin). The pieces will look something like this:

How It Works

1. Around the blog, there are hidden five (5) Pieces of this adorable puppy’s skeleton. You will be looking for his skull, neck, ribs, legs, and tail. They could be anywhere on the blog!
2. Use the clue below to find Piece #1.
3. Click on the skeleton piece and it will send you to a page with the clue to find Piece #2.
4. Continue in this manner until you have found all five (5) sets of bones and put Skeleton Puppy back together!
5. When you find Piece #5, it will take you to a page to input your email address so you can get your PDF pattern sent directly to you.

The First Clue

In the gaze of a dragon, where slumber lies,

Beneath its watch, the first bone resides.

FAQ

Q: How long do I have to find all five (5) Pieces?

A: You have until Halloween, October 31st, 2024, to complete the hunt!

That’s a whole SIX WEEKS you have to search! Plenty of time! But the earlier you get your pattern, the sooner you can decorate your house in hundreds of Skelly Pigs!

Q: Is there an easier way to get the pattern? I’m not good at hunts.

A: Yes. If you really don’t want to take the time to find the Bones, you can get the Skelly Pig Pattern two other ways.

1. Purchase the Premium Pattern 2.0 from Etsy or Ravelry. You will find it in the shop after October 1st.
2. Wait until the modifications for the pattern to go live on the blog in free, text-only format. This will be some time in November.

Q: If I already have the Guineacorn and Pigasus pattern, are there a lot of changes to this one?

A: Oh boy, yes!

This pattern comes with LOTS of new parts not included in the original Guineacorn pattern. The only things that are the same will be the Inner Body (the black shadow under the bones), Front Feet, Hind Feet, and Ears. The Ribs, Spine, and all other bones, plus his adorable new skull, are all BRAND NEW to this modification!

Q: What if I can’t find them all?

A: Don’t quit! I have faith in you!

Come at it from several angles! If the next clue isn’t giving you enough hints, you can even go as far as to systematically work through the blog and search. It’s up to you!

But please don’t ask in the Facebook Group or share the answers, but I am often willing to give additional hints if you ask nicely. 🙂 This is supposed to be a game.

Kati Brown

Kati is the designer behind Hooked by Kati. With thousands of patterns sold around the world, Kati prides herself in creating innovative, easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns. She has designed for several publications, including Crochet!, Crochet World, Simply Crochet, and I Like Crochet. Kati finds her inspiration in science fiction, video games, and numerous visits to the zoo — all passions she shares with her husband and two boys.