Needle Felting
Stab wool into shapes.
Needle felting is shaping loose wool fibers into sculptural objects by repeatedly stabbing them with a barbed needle. The barbs catch and tangle the fibers, gradually compressing them into a firm shape.
The results are sculptural: small animals, ornaments, embellished sweaters, brooches. The process is repetitive and quiet. You stab the wool until it takes the shape you want.
The main risks are stabbing yourself and breaking needles. Use a foam pad as a base and keep your fingers away from the needle's path. Replacement needles are cheap.
You’ll love needle felting if…
- you want a quiet, repetitive hobby for podcast time
- your mistakes don't have to be permanent
- the textured, sculptural results appeal to you
What you'll need to get started
Cat Needle Felting Kit
Give needle felting a try with this kit. Choose from an assortment of cats and dogs with different coat patterns.
Complete Needle Felting Kit
This needle felting kit comes with all the supplies you need to get started: needles, finger protection, a foam pad, wool in 20 different colors, and plenty of other accessories.
Forest Animals Needle Felting Kit
This kit includes everything you need to make five projects featuring different woodland creatures.
Needle Felting for Beginners
This book will teach you the basics of needle felting through 12 exciting projects.
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