Storybook Troll Boy Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-21C

Felt the Storybook Troll Boy, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: a round white storybook troll boy with a big snout, bead eyes and a long tufted tail.

Scandinavian folklore is full of small, round trolls who live in the hills and forests, and gentle storybook trolls have been favorites of children and grown-ups for generations.

Why this kit: there is no sewing and no pattern to count, just colored wool, a barbed needle and a clear color scheme, so even a first-time felter can follow along. Czech Preciosa beads add the eyes and a little sparkle.

Kit includes: New Zealand wool, Czech Preciosa beads, accessories, felting needles and an instruction chart. Made in Ukraine. Not included: a foam felting pad to work on and small scissors for trimming stray fibers.

How to felt it: pull off small tufts of wool, roll them loosely and jab them with the felting needle, turning the shape as you go so it firms up evenly. Build the body first, then the head, legs and colored details, following the color scheme. Then add the bead details as the instructions show. Work on a foam pad, keep your fingers clear of the needle tip and store the needles safely after use.

Finished size: about 9×4.5 cm (3.5×1.8 in). Stand it on a shelf, desk or windowsill, or give it as a homemade gift for storybook fans, teens and friends; the kit itself is an easy present for teens and adults. Recommended for ages 14 and up; the felting needles are very sharp, so keep them away from young children.