Chow Chow Puppy Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-147C

Felt the Chow Chow Puppy, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: a fluffy red chow-chow with a curled tail, a black muzzle and a blue tongue.

The chow chow is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world and is famous for its blue-black tongue and lion-like ruff.

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

Kit includes: 4 colors of New Zealand wool, Czech Preciosa beads, 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. 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 12.5×13.5 cm (4.9×5.3 in). Stand it on a shelf, desk or windowsill, or give it as a homemade gift for dog lovers, pet owners 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.