Mole with Glasses and a Handbag Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-155C

Felt the Mole with Glasses and a Handbag, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: a dark mole in round wire glasses and a felt hat carrying a little orange felt handbag.

A mole can dig a surprisingly long tunnel in a single night, and in old tales it is the wise, short-sighted gentleman of the meadow.

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. 5 wool colors give it lifelike shading without being fiddly. Czech Preciosa beads add the eyes and a little sparkle.

Kit includes: 5 colors of Corriedale wool, felt in 2 colors, 3 colors of Madeira floss, Czech Preciosa beads, wire, felting and embroidery 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. Then add the bead details, the embroidered details and 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 11.5×7.5 cm (4.5×3 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.