Curly Black and White Sheep Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-57C

Felt the Curly Black and White Sheep, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: a curly black-and-white sheep with a red satin bow and googly bead eyes.

Wool felts because every fiber is covered in tiny scales that lock together under the needle, so a felted sheep is made from the very thing that makes sheep special.

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 3 wool colors it is a quick, forgiving project for a first try. Czech Preciosa beads add the eyes and a little sparkle.

Kit includes: 3 colors of Corriedale wool, 3 colors of Czech Preciosa beads, double-sided satin ribbon, 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. Then add the bead details 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 5.5×5.5 cm (2.2×2.2 in). Stand it on a shelf, desk or windowsill, or give it as a homemade gift for animal 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.