Needle felting has become more and more popular and we're here for it! There's plenty of supplies, tutorials and books out there (head over to our top needle felting books for more inspiration) but sometimes the best place to start is with a kit.
Needle felting kits are an easy way to start learning the techniques and get all the equipment you need. Whether you're a complete newbie or just want to try making some different needle felt creations, needle felting kits are the ones for you.
Keep our beginner's guide to needle felting next to you while you work for expert tips and tricks!
We've collected 18 of the cutest and beginner-friendly needle felting kits on the market. They're all easy to order, easy to make, and will leave you with adorable results. There's everything from needle felting dog kits to anime needle felting kits so get scrolling and find your new needle felting kit.
Oh and once you've picked up a kit and mastered needle felting check out our tutorials for these cute needle felted birds and needle felt animals. You can also pick up some new wool from our best felting wool for needle felting round-up.
18 needle felting kits for beginners
1. Cat needle felting kit
Make three adorable kittens with this kit by Hamanaka. The kit contains all the felt you'll need for your furry friends, plus an English manual. his kit doesn't include a needle though but you can purchase it separately in the same shop.
2. Shiba needle felting dog kit
Ok, dog needle felting kits are just the cutest and a great way to start learning the felting basics. Artec 360's adorable Shiba needle felting kit includes eco-friendly wool, a detailed instruction booklet for beginners, three needles, a foam block and tough leather gloves to protect your hands. There's enough material for you to make five different Shiba cuties too!
3. Diplodocus mini needle felting kit
Etsy is just full of adorable needle felting kits for beginners. This dinosaur kit comes with everything you need (apart from foam working block) to create your own little Diplodocus. Jurassic Park just got a whole lot cuter!
4. Basic needle felting kit for beginners
If you don't have a specific creature you want to make then this kit is great for you. Sold by Heidifeathers on Etsy, this needle felting kit for starters comes with a range of wool roving, a felting brush, felting needles, and a felting tool. There's also instructions that will teach you how to needle felt with a few suggestions of what you can make with all your new tools.
For even more adorable needle felting projects make sure you head to our needle felt cherries and needle felt teacup pincushion tutorial.
5. Budgie needle felting kit
Bird lovers and needle felters unite! This needle felting kit by Bergin & Bath will teach you how to make this cute budgie. There's three different budgie kits to choose from and they're completely beginner-friendly.
Bergin & Bath sells loads of different animal needle felting kits in their Etsy store so when you've finished your budgie there's plenty more to choose from.
6. Mermaid needle felting kit
This mini needle felting kit is perfect for on the go crafters. It comes with everything you need to make these two mermaids which you can then hang proudly in your home. They'd also look great on your Christmas tree.
7. Gnome needle felting kit
These little festive gnomes are a great needle felting project for beginners. The Crafty Kit Company has made this needle felting kit proudly from Scotland and is ready for you to buy and show off to the world!
8. Springtime needle felting kit
Make six beautiful needle felt ornaments with this kit from BerginandBath. Bursting with high-quality, cruelty-free wools in a rainbow of colours and Katie's gorgeous Springtime designs, this kit is perfect for making a unique Easter display.
9. Badger needle felting kit
The Makerss are the needle felting gods and have produced needle felting kits, books, video tutorials and workshops. This badge needle felting kit is one of our favourite products they've created because it teaches you all the basic techniques.
10. Cute Dog Needle Felting Kit
We're all about needle felting kits that spread joy and this one certainly does that. We love this gorgeous pup sitting in the grass! This kit contains everything you need and you'll be able to work it up in 2-3 hours.
11. Giraffe needle felting kit
We're heading over to the Savana for this needle felting kit. Learn how to make this adorable giraffe with this kit by LoveCrafts. The kit contains everything you need including step-by-step instructions, wool, felting needles and a recycled foam pad.
12. Succulent needle felting kit
This is the needle felting kit for all you plant lovers out there. Needle felt your own mini succulents with LittleWoollyShop's kit. There's everything you need inside including the little terracotta pots for you to put your new mini-plants in.
13. Christmas needle felting kit
This festive needle felting kit will have you excited for Christmas! There's everything you need to be able to make one Santa Claus, one reindeer and some other adorable festive decorations. You can easily attach some thread to turn them into tree decorations too.
14. Toadstool needle felting kit
This is the needle felting kit for all you cottagecore lovers! The kit comes with everything you need including a beginner's guide to needle felting which is great if you've never tried needle felting before. There's enough wool to make several different toadstools so you can create your own fairy circle.
15. Sheep needle felting kit
Needle felt your own curly sheep friend with Bear Creek Felting's beginner needle felting kit. We love that the sheep's wool in this kit is from their own farm in North Dakota! With this kit, you'll be able to pay homage to the sheep by creating your own mini-version.
16. Sleepy needle felt cat kit
This adorable snoozy cat is an affordable needle felting kit that's sold over on Amazon. It's a simple beginner's project and comes with more than enough wool, needles, felting pad, and tools to get you started. Plus there's a full colour instructions manual inside too.
17. Pig on a donut needle felting kit
Anyone will love this needle felting kit for beginners. Felt your own cute piggy with this kit which includes everything you need. Pop him on your desk when you're finished to make you smile.
18. Mini dog needle felting kit
And finally, to round up our needle felting kits for beginners we have this cutie! This sweet little kit comes with everything you need to make this adorable dog dressed up as a reindeer. It also has an attachment so you can turn it into a phone charm and comes in pretty packaging in case you want to give it as a gift.
Needle felting kits which are ideal for beginners
Needle felting is a lovely craft since almost anyone can have a go at it! It's easy to start, and yeilds quick results. just watch your fingers on the needles!
Find out more about needle felting with Gathered
If you love the idea of needle felting but want to start with the basics, check out our guide to needle felting which will arm you with all the knowledge you'll need to complete any of these kits for beginners.
