Beginner · 40 min
Halloween Witch
A flat relief witch you can finish in about half an hour. Pointy nose, curly hair, classic hat — hang it, pin it, or stick it on a bag.
Felt along in real time. Pause when your hands need a minute. These are the same free workshops from Felt Alive — just wool and a color-coded needle, played from YouTube.
Needles I reach for
From the Felt Alive workshop
What you need
I review supplies in chapter one — start there before you shop. Amounts are for one project.
Needles
- Yellow 40 triangle — single and double
- Blue for the last fine pass on the face
- Felt Alive Felting Needle Six-Pack covers the rest
Wool
- Wool batting for the head — a piece larger than you want, because it shrinks
- Black wool batting for the pointed hat
- Curly wool locks for the hair
- Small amounts of white, black, and red for the eyes and mouth
Tools
- Foam felting pad (8×10" or larger)
- Felting stick (paper lollipop stick or wooden skewer)
- Strong sewing needle — used as a sculpting tool, not for sewing
- Small sharp scissors
More supplies (wool sources, extras): A Message to Felt Alive Needle Felting Students.
More workshops
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Pixies
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Finger Puppet Fairies
Wee little ones that flutter on your fingertips. Felt along and learn how a tiny form still needs a real face.