Needle felting
Stabbing loose wool with a barbed needle until it firms into small figures.
Needle felting
- To start
- $20
- Each month
- $5
- Time
- 1 hour a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It has a steady rhythm you can sink into.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- You end up with something you made.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to make things
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to switch off
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
Heads upSharp blades or open flame
What it feels like
Needle feltingAverage craft & Making hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$20Cheaper to start than 66% of hobbies
$5Over a year, more than the kit
$80About $2 an hour at 1 hour a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Stab wool roving into a small round animal from a beginner kit.
30 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does needle felting cost to start?
About $20 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $5 a month once you are going.
How much time does needle felting take?
About 1 hour a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do needle felting at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is needle felting good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Stab wool roving into a small round animal from a beginner kit.
Do I need other people for needle felting?
No. It works fine on your own.