Free Needle Felting Tutorial: Create Your Own Izutsumi Cat - Step-by-Step Guide

Hello crafters! 🌟 Today, I'm excited to share my first and free tutorial on making an adorable Izutsumi cat ornament from Dungeon Meshi. Perfect for beginners, and detailed instructions are provided in a PDF.

Materials Needed:

• Core wool (~10g)
• White top wool (or merino)
• Black top wool (or merino)
• Thicker fiber wool or horse hair
• Felting needle
• Printed reference image
• Felt sheet for backing

Steps:

Basic Skill: Separating Wool Gently tear wool with your hands; don't use scissors!

Step 1: The Base Fold ~10g core wool into a 2cm thick circle, stabbing to tighten.

Step 2: Adding White Wool (Optional) Cover core with white wool, leaving areas that will be black later. Lightly stab to combine.

Step 3: Ears Shape black wool into triangles using the reference. Stab until firm, then attach.

Step 4: Pattern Place black wool on the face, referencing the image. Use a high gauge needle for clean lines.

Step 5: Eyes Create a long strip of black wool and attach it to the face according to the reference.

Step 6: Adding Fur Fold thicker white wool and stab to the surface, ensuring the needle doesn't break.

Extra Step: The Back Cover the back with a felt sheet, sew it on, and add a pin or magnet.

Enjoy creating your Izutsumi cat ornament! Share your creations with me on Instagram @needlefeltbykelly.

Happy felting! 🐱💖