Buying for someone who likes knitting, crochet or other crafts? Needle felting gives them another way to work with wool: a barbed needle shapes loose fibres on a mat. They do not need to know how to knit. A small project kit brings the wool, tools and instructions together for a first try.
Start with what they already enjoy. Someone new to needle felting may appreciate a mat, needles and a clear project. A maker who has tools might prefer more carded wool. The wet felting Play Mat uses wool, water and bubble wrap instead of felting needles.
Choose by experience below, then explore gifts around £20, £50, £60 and £100. Each product shows its actual price.
Choose for the way they make
New to needle felting
Look for: A small project with wool, felting needles, a mat and instructions; or a starter set for their own ideas.
Ideas below: Robin, Jolly Santa, grey & brown starter kit or the large starter set.
Wants to try wet felting
Look for: A project made with wool, water and rubbing, without felting needles.
Ideas below: The beach-scene Play Mat kit.
Ready for more projects
Look for: A bundle with two printed projects and extra wool for the next idea.
Ideas below: Bright, grey & brown or Christmas beginner bundle.
Already has tools
Look for: Carded wool shades for their own animals, pictures or colour studies.
Ideas below: 30-colour set, Spectrum Box, New Zealand wool bumper or Colour Collectors’ Club.
Hard to choose for
Look for: Let them pick their own shades, tools or next project.
Ideas below: A digital gift card.
Felting gift ideas by budget
Each column has more than one option. The Ultimate kit (£127.97) and New Zealand wool bumper (£129.99) in the final column are for larger budgets. Prices were checked on 27 October 2026 and may change. Follow the product link for the current price and availability.
Around £20
For someone making their first felted bird. Wool, needles, a mat and photographic instructions are included.
Jolly Santa kit
£18.75
For a new maker who would like one festive project. The kit includes wool, needles, a mat and instructions.
Grey & brown starter kit
£16.97
For someone starting out who likes natural colours. It includes ten wool shades, needles, a mat and basic instructions, but no set project.
For someone who would enjoy making a beach-scene mat for small-world play. Wool and photographed instructions are included; they will also need bubble wrap and household supplies.
Around £50
Christmas needle felting kit
£45
For someone who wants to make a Santa and robin, with wool, tools, instructions and small finishing details together.
30-colour carded wool set
£49.97
For a maker who already has tools and would enjoy choosing 30 shades. Each shade is a 20 g bundle.
Large 50-colour starter set
£44.97
For a new maker keen to try their own ideas. It has 50 wool colours, needles, a mat, a holder, finger protectors and basic instructions, but no set project.
Digital gift card
£50 option
For someone whose favourite wool shades or next project you do not know. They can choose for themselves.
Around £60
Bright beginner bundle
£58.73
For a new maker drawn to bright and pastel colours. It has needles, a mat and printed guides for a sprout and toadstool.
Grey & brown beginner bundle
£60.73
For someone who likes natural animal colours. It includes tools and printed guides for a mouse and a sheep in a red hat.
Christmas beginner bundle
£65.91
For someone starting with Christmas makes. It has tools, wool and printed guides for a robin and Santa.
Spectrum Box
£69
For a maker with tools who wants more colours to work with. The box holds 56 carded wool shades, about 10 g each.
Around £100
For someone who enjoys a December surprise. If you are lucky enough to get one, there are 25 boxes, including seven mini projects. Pre-orders ship in November.
Colour Collectors’ Club gift subscription
£74.94 for six months
For a maker who already has tools and enjoys finding new colours. Six 20 g shades arrive each month. (Three-month prepaid gift: £37.47.)
Ultimate starter kit
£127.97
For someone ready to try different fibres and tools. It includes a broad wool selection and two projects.
Carded New Zealand wool bumper, 105 × 20 g
£129.99
For a maker with tools who enjoys a broad palette, or a workshop. This 20 g option contains 105 shades of carded New Zealand wool, 2.1 kg in total.
A few details that make choosing easier
Would needle felting suit someone who already enjoys knitting or crochet?
It may suit an adult who enjoys careful handwork and would like to try shaping wool in a different way. The action is different from making stitches. Our beginner guide shows how needle felting works, and a small kit gives them one project to try.
What if I am buying for a parent who enjoys crafts?
Think about whether they enjoy small details and feel comfortable using a sharp needle. A kit with printed instructions and all the basic tools keeps the first project straightforward. If you are unsure which project they would choose, a digital gift card lets them decide.
Can I give one of these kits to a child?
The needle felting kits use very sharp needles and are intended for adults. The wet felting Play Mat kit is suitable for children aged four and over with close adult help and supervision. Check the product safety information before choosing a gift for a younger person.
What if they already have tools?
A wool set leaves room for their own ideas. The 30-colour set lets you choose the shades; the Spectrum Box gives them a wider ready-chosen palette. See more wool palettes and bumper packs.
When will the Advent calendar ship?
This is a 2026 pre-order shipping in November. Other products placed in the same order will ship with it in November. Place a separate order if you need those items sooner.
What about delivery?
Standard UK delivery is currently free when an order reaches £50. A £45 kit or £49.97 wool set does not reach that threshold on its own. Digital gift cards are sent by email.
Still choosing? Browse all our Gift Ideas, or look through the needle felting projects for something they would enjoy making.