Needle Felting Patterns Book: 16 Projects to Decorate Your Home for Christmas

Needle felting has something almost magical about it: you start with a handful of loose wool and, by poking it over and over, you watch it compact into a reindeer, a snowman, or a three-dimensional Santa Claus. There is no sewing, no glue — just wool, a needle, and patience. This book teaches you how to do it with 16 Christmas projects.

What you will model

Sixteen felt figures and ornaments to decorate the house for Christmas:

• Advent calendars
• Baubles and tree ornaments
• Angels
• Reindeer
• A Santa Claus
• And more relief Christmas motifs

The technique

The projects are made using moldable felt over a polystyrene base: instead of felting a solid figure, you cover a polystyrene shape with wool and felt over it. The result is three-dimensional pieces that are lightweight and quick to make — much more accessible than traditional hand felting.

Who it is for

For total beginners. Needle felting is one of the most accessible crafts there is: no need to know how to sew or knit, and the material is forgiving of mistakes. If you are looking for a Christmas craft to do alone or with older children (using care with the needle), this is a perfect starting point.

How it is organized

The 16 projects are explained step-by-step with detailed instructions and patterns included. Manageable format (16.7 x 22 cm), designed to stay open while you work.

An idea

Start with a felt ball. It is the simplest project in the book and teaches you the basic needle felting gesture in half an hour. From there, the reindeer and the Santa Claus are just a matter of adding shapes.

Technical specifications

• Authors: Heike Roland and Stefanie Thomas
• Series: Fieltro Modelable No. 15
• ISBN: 978-84-9874-273-2
• Reference: 236015
• Publisher: El Drac
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Format: 16.7 x 22 cm
• Language: Spanish