Sitting Panda Bear Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-13C

Felt the Sitting Panda Bear, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: a round black-and-white panda bear sitting with a happy smile.

A giant panda can spend more than ten hours a day munching bamboo, which may be why it always looks so content.

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. With just 2 wool colors it is a quick, forgiving project for a first try.

Kit includes: 2 colors of New Zealand-style wool, 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 7×4.5 cm (2.8×1.8 in). Stand it on a shelf, desk or windowsill, or give it as a homemade gift for panda lovers, 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.