This follow-along tutorial is perfect for anyone who fancies a new needle felting project. Simply dig out your wool stash, grab your mat and some felting needles and download this full photographic guide.
 
We show you step by step how to make an adventurous little raccoon with his scarf and backpack. We show you how to create a simple body shape using armature wire. How to build out his body shape and then cover it in a layer of 'fur' by rooting in layers of fibre. You will find out how to felt a realistic-looking face step by step too. And then discover how to make a cosy scarf - no knitting required! And a little backpack for storing his sandwiches.
 
When you're finished, you could arrange him onto a piece of wood with some found twigs to create a whimsical scene. This looks wonderful under a bell jar or on a bookshelf.
 
You will need to provide your own supplies and tools - this is a downloadable tutorial only.
 
You are free to sell your finished felted raccoon if you would like to.
 
This pattern includes:
A list of everything you need.
Full step-by-step instructions
A beginner's guide to felting.
 
The legal bit: this tutorial is for personal use only and must not be re printed or distributed or stored digitally or in any other form for commercial use. Anyone found in breach of copyright laws will be prosecuted.