Two Mice with a Latte Cup Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-139C

Felt the Two Mice with a Latte Cup, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: two grey mice sharing a giant red polka-dot cup of latte, one perched on a little wooden stool.

In folk tales mice are always the best of friends, and two mice sharing a cup of latte is the coziest picture of friendship there is.

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. 7 wool colors give it lifelike shading without being fiddly.

Kit includes: 7 colors of New Zealand wool, chenille wire, 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. Then add the wire parts 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 8.5×12.5 cm (3.4×4.9 in). Stand it on a shelf, desk or windowsill, or give it as a homemade gift for coffee lovers, couples 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.