Wool gets all the glory—but your felting needle is just as important. The right needle saves time, reduces strain, and gives a cleaner finish. The wrong one? It’ll leave you frustrated.

Let’s talk tools.
 

 Gauge Matters

32 Gauge – Thick, for bulk shaping

36 Gauge – All-rounder for core work

38 Gauge – General use + surface felting

40 Gauge – Detail and smoothing

We stock all of these in our Shop, clearly labelled for beginners and pros alike.

Needle Shapes

Triangle – Classic, fast

Star – Felts quickly, great for dense wool

Spiral – Smooth surface, less needle holes

Reverse – Pulls fibres out for fuzz, fur, feathers

Get them all in our handy NEEDLE MULTI-PACKS .

Match Your Needle to Your Project

Task                                             Needle

Core shapes    -                            36 Triangle or Star

Detail & colour layers   -            38 or 40 Spiral

Fluffy animal textures  -            38 Reverse

Want stress-free results? Pair your needles with a Kit from our Shop, or try a guided make with our PDF Tutorials.

 Final Thoughts

Your needle = your results. Start with the right tools and your projects will feel smoother, look cleaner, and progress faster.

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