Bring back the 80s arcade days with the Alien Invasion Beanie! This crochet beanie features a retro 8-bit video game design worked in fair isle crochet, with colorful pixel-style aliens that make it a fun project for gamers and anyone who loves a little nostalgia. The pattern includes video tutorials to help you learn fair isle crochet and work with multiple colors.

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This listing is for a digital crochet pattern, not a finished beanie. You are purchasing instructions to make the hat shown.

Free video tutorials are included to help you learn fair isle crochet and follow along with the colorwork technique.

Upon purchase, you will receive a downloadable PDF file with the complete written pattern and a link to the video tutorials.

Pattern Details

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes (circumference unstretched):

Baby (Small): 16”

Kid (Medium): 17.5”

Woman (Large): 20”

Man (X-Large): 22”

Materials:

Approximately 230 yards of lightweight/fingering weight yarn in the main color

Approximately 30 yards of each of four contrasting colors

Yarn or tapestry needle

Recommended Hook:

3.5 mm (US E) for Baby and Woman sizes

4.0 mm (US G) for Kid and Man sizes

Gauge:

Baby and Woman: 2” = 12 single crochet stitches and 15 rows

Kid and Man: 2” = 11 single crochet stitches and 16 rows

Yarn: Knit Picks Palette or any suitable lightweight/fingering weight yarn.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Retro 8-bit video game inspired alien design

Fair isle crochet colorwork

Four sizes, from baby to adult

Video tutorials covering fair isle crochet techniques

A fun project for gamers, geeks, and lovers of 80s nostalgia

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© 2026 Deja Joy (Knit and Crochet Ever After). All Rights Reserved.

This pattern is protected by copyright. By purchasing this digital download, you agree to the following terms:

You must already know basic crochet and pattern reading skills. This pattern is not a teaching guide. It is an instructional guide for the specific design shown.

No alterations are included. Any modifications, such as yarn changes or size adjustments, are your responsibility. I do not offer customizations.

The author is not liable for any damages or expenses from using this pattern. This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. No returns or refunds after download.

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