felting needles

Felting needles are specialized, barbed needles used in needle felting—a craft that involves matting wool fibers together. The needles have tiny hooks or barbs along their shaft, which catch and tangle the wool fibers when inserted repeatedly into the wool. This process causes the fibers to interlock tightly, transforming loose wool into a solid, sculpted object. Felting needles come in various sizes and shapes, allowing for detailed work or shaping larger pieces. They are essential tools for creating detailed art, accessories, or sculptures from wool without weaving or sewing.