Orange Tiger Cub Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-06C

Felt the Orange Tiger Cub, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: an orange tiger cub lying on its tummy with black stripes, white paws and big blue eyes.

No two tigers have the same stripes, so every felter's tiger cub ends up a little different from the one in the photo.

Why this kit: needle felting needs no sewing and no counting, only wool and a barbed needle, and Charivna Mit sorts the wool by color and adds a color scheme so you always know which shade goes where. With just 3 wool colors it is a quick, forgiving project for a first try.

Kit includes: 3 colors of New Zealand-style wool, eyes, 2 felting needles, a color scheme and instructions. 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. Work on a foam pad, keep your fingers clear of the needle tip and store the needles safely after use.

Finished size: about 6×14 cm (2.4×5.5 in). Stand it on a shelf, desk or windowsill, or give it as a homemade gift for animal lovers, nature fans 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.