Wild and Tame Needlefelt Animals

A broader collection of 24 needle felted animal projects spanning everything from emperor penguins and pandas to sheep and rabbits. Yamazaki covers both wild and domestic creatures, giving you a wider range of shapes, textures, and techniques to practice than her dog-focused book.

Why Consider This One

If your interest in needle felting extends beyond dogs to the full animal kingdom, this book is the better starting point. It covers a more diverse set of forms and challenges, from the smooth round body of a penguin to the fluffy coat of a sheep. The technique section is thorough, taking you from basic shapes through wire armature construction and advanced finishing details.

The 120-page paperback includes clear diagrams alongside step-by-step photographs. Yamazaki’s instruction remains patient and methodical, building complexity gradually so that each new animal teaches you something the previous one did not.