Tutorial for Arctic Companions (Penguin and Ice Fisher)

🧶 Wooly Nest Basic Felting Guide

(Arctic Companions Set)

✨ What You’re Making

  • Penguin
  • Ice Fisher

Both characters use the same simple felting method — just shaped differently.

🪡 Tools Needed

  • Felting needle
  • Felting pad
  • Wool pieces (included)

🧠 Before You Start

  • Poke straight up and down (don’t bend the needle)
  • Start soft, then slowly firm it up
  • Go slow — shaping is the most important part 🙂

🧱 Step 1: Make the Base Shapes

Penguin (Round Body)

  1. Roll wool into a large ball
  2. Shape into a slightly oval body
  3. Flatten the bottom so it sits upright
  4. Keep it smooth and rounded

Ice Fisher (Small Upright Figure)

  1. Roll wool into a small oval
  2. Keep it slightly taller than wide
  3. Leave space for the hood and arms

🐧 Step 2: Add Details

Penguin

  • Add two small wings to the sides
  • Add a white belly patch
  • Add tiny feet at the base
  • Keep everything soft and simple

Ice Fisher

  • Build up the body into a coat shape
  • Wrap wool around the head to form a large hood
  • Add small arms in front
  • Add tiny boots at the bottom

🎣 Step 3: Add Accessories

Ice Fisher

  • Shape a small piece into a tiny fish
  • Place it between the hands and lightly felt it in place

👉 Keep the fish simple — just a small soft shape

😊 Step 4: Add the Face

For BOTH characters:

  • Use small pieces of black wool
  • Lightly poke to create:
    • Eyes
    • Simple mouth

Penguin

  • Add a small beak (yellow wool)

Ice Fisher

  • Keep the face minimal and soft inside the hood

🔒 Step 5: Final Touch

  • Lightly poke everything to:
    • Secure all pieces
    • Smooth loose fibers
    • Refine shapes

🎉 You’re Done!

Your set should feel:

  • Soft but structured
  • Cozy and balanced
  • Full of personality

💡 Pro Tip

A slightly oversized hood and rounded penguin shape
make the set feel extra cute and “cozy”.