Mother Duck and 3 Ducklings Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-128C

Felt the Mother Duck and 3 Ducklings, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: a speckled brown mother duck with a blue wing flash leading three fluffy yellow ducklings.

Ducklings follow the first moving thing they see after hatching, usually their mother, which is why they waddle behind her in a neat little line.

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. 11 wool colors make it a detailed project for a felter who wants a little challenge.

Kit includes: 11 colors of Corriedale wool, a pipe cleaner, 2 felting needles, a color pattern 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. Work on a foam pad, keep your fingers clear of the needle tip and store the needles safely after use.

Finished size: about 12×17 cm (4.7×6.7 in). Stand it on a shelf, desk or windowsill, or give it as a homemade gift for bird lovers, gardeners and grandparents; 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.