Space Invaders
This delightful pattern brings together a whole squadron of classic arcade aliens, arranged in rows just as they appeared on screens that captivated a generation. From chunky crab-like creatures to sleek descending ships, every little figure carries that unmistakable charm of golden-age gaming.
Whether you grew up feeding coins into arcade machines or simply love the bold, graphic appeal of retro design, this is a wonderfully satisfying stitch. It makes a striking piece for a games room wall or a truly personal gift for anyone who holds the era dear.
- 1980s
- Alien
- Arcade
- Gaming
- Pop Culture
- Retro
- Vintage
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Pattern details
- Size count
- 120 × 80
- Colours
- 8
- Stitches
- 3,772
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Finished size by fabric count
| Fabric count | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 14 per inch | 8.6 × 5.7 in | 21.8 × 14.5 cm |
| 16 per inch | 7.5 × 5 in | 19.1 × 12.7 cm |
| 18 per inch | 6.7 × 4.4 in | 16.9 × 11.3 cm |
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Thread shopping list
8 thread colours, sorted by the amount you'll need. Lengths are based on 16 stitches per inch.
| Length | DMC | Anchor | Madeira | Cosmo | J&P Coats | Presencia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 m(1,702 stitch) | 310Black | 403Black | 2400Black | 600Black | 8403Black | 0007Black | |
| 2.1 m(492 stitch) | White | 2White | 9998White | 3Snow white | 1001White | 0001White | |
| 2 m(465 stitch) | 121Variegated Delft Blue | 1210Variegated Delft Blue | 1002Antique Blue Light | 214Purplish Blue | 7005Thistle Light | 3476Sky Blue | |
| 1.5 m(352 stitch) | 798Delft Blue Dark | 131/137/142/146Sky Blue Medium | 0902Blue Violet Light | 2214Medium Royal Blue | 7100Cobalt Blue Dark | 3405Royal Blue Dark | |
| 1.3 m(310 stitch) | 761Salmon Light | 1021Dusty Rose Very Light | 0404Salmon Light | 104Impatiens Pink | 3281Carnation Very Light | 2232Mauve Medium | |
| 78 cm(180 stitch) | 3712Salmon Medium | 1023Dusty Rose | 0406Salmon Dark | 854Light Reddish Orange | 3282China Rose Medium Dark | 2159Dusty Rose Very Dark | |
| 74 cm(171 stitch) | 3811Turquoise Very Light | 1060Teal Ultra Light | 0908Blue Ultra Very Light | 371Sea Glass Green | 7001Ice Blue | 3556Sky Blue Light | |
| 43 cm(100 stitch) | 350Coral Medium | 11Coral Medium | 0213Coral Dark | 344Red Currant | 2322Apricot Dark | 1485Coral Medium | |
CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so use the DMC column for those brands.CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so the codes above cover them too.
These lengths include the thread lost to tails and travelling, so they are what to buy rather than what ends up on the fabric. A spare skein of your main colours is still worth having, because dye lots vary between batches and matching one part way through is the hard part.
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