Felting Yarns
Felting is such a fun process and can be done with most any animal fiber. 
Different yarns will give different results and some may felt faster than others.
YarnArt
Absolute Wool is 100% New Zealand wool. This yarn comes in over 20 different colors and 5 variegated colors.   It is very economical.at $5.50/skein for 240 yards and felts wonderfully. Quantities are limited.
Mango Moon Wooly
This hand dyed yarn comes in 5 fruity colors and has a cool fuzz to it when felted.
Links to Free Felting Patterns

Knitting Pattern Central
Knitty Chicks
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Alpaca With A Twist
Big Baby, Baby Twist, Highlander and Landscapes will all felt wonderfully!  Although you might think these yarns too soft and luxurious for felting, the unique texture arrived from felting alpaca may be well worth it.
Louet Kid Mohair
If you want to add a little fur, this is the yarn that will do it.
Louet Riverstone
Riverstone is not only a great all-purpose yarn, but felts up fast and comes in 28 colors.  If you are interested in a color that we don't currently stock, drop us a line.
Links to Felted Items

Felted Apple
Felted Bunny
The Booga Bag
Pick Up Sticks has written some great felting tips, or snatch up one of their one-of-kind kits!
Use different colors and textures, but most important...have fun and enjoy!
Schaefer Yarns
Kathleen is 93% Merino and 7% Nylon.  This chunky weight yarn works great for not only beautiful color, but added texture.
Or select another Schaefer Yarn, the options are unlimited.
Ozark Handspun
Garnish with some eye-catching Ozark Handspun.
Patterns
This is just a sampling of felting patterns that you'll find at The Local Needle.  Shown are designed by Two Old Bags.
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