30 DIY needle felt Christmas decorations

We love Christmas. We love needle felting. Combine the two? A whole bunch of free needle felt Christmas decorations for you to make, decorate with and enjoy. Not only is needle felting a truly relaxing craft but it produces beautiful, detailed results that make adorable Christmas decorations.

We've rounded up our favourite tutorials from around the web so that you can start making your own DIY decorations. There's everything from hanging festive characters to scent infused trees so you can make this Christmas the most handmade one yet.

If you're new to needle felting don't worry. We have a beginner's guide to needle felting here on Gathered as well as a round-up of the best felting wool for needle felting to help you master the techniques and buy all the equipment you need. If you need more of an introduction to the world of needle felting then head to our needle felting books and needle felting kits for beginners round-ups.

Once you've nailed the craft, scroll down and find your own needle felt Christmas decorations project. Oh and check out our Christmas crafts section for more festive projects!

Needle felt Christmas decorations

Needle felt Christmas characters

How adorable are these needlefelt animals?! Make a bunch for Christmas (we think we'll struggling packing these guys away after the big day) using Make & Create's tutorial. Needle felt Christmas decorations have never been so cute.

Needle felt Christmas trees

One of our fave needle felt projects we've ever featured has to be this trio of mini needle felt Christmas tree decorations by Gretel Parker. Learn how to make needle felted Christmas ornaments with Gretel's easy-to-follow tutorial.

Needle felt cookie cutter ornaments

Grab yourself some cookie cutters and head to NorthPole.com (how fitting) for a free tutorial that will show you how to make these needle felt Christmas decorations.

Needle felt quirky Christmas trees

Sarah Gabriel, the owner of Dainty Robot, is selling these funky little needle felt trees over on her blog.

Needle felt Christmas gnomes

We're a bit obsessed with these weird little nordic gnomes. Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts has a free needle felt tutorial for them on their blog.

Needle felt snowflake

Cat At Roof shows you how to use a snowflake cookie cutter to make this beautiful needle felt snowflake. These needle felt Christmas decorations would look lovely hung in your windows, along your mantelpiece, or hanging on the tree.

Needle felt reindeer

Feltify's blog is full of needle felting projects for beginners. We especially love this little Rudolph decoration! If you're looking for even more Christmas decoration inspiration check out our Christmas knitting patterns and our free Christmas decoration crochet patterns which include loads of easy-to-follow tutorials.

Needle felt penguin

Everyone needs a chubby needle felt penguin among their decorations. Make BincBonc's penguin using her free tutorial here.

Needle felt toadstools

Lia Griffith's toadstools make fab needle felted Christmas decorations. Make up a view and hang them off the tree for all those tiny Christmas fairies.

Needle felt wreath

Another fave from Feltify - a needle felt mini Christmas wreath. Felt Christmas decorations don't have to be complicated!

Needle felt balls

If your Christmas vibe is all-out colour then Emma Leith's crazy bauble tutorial is the one for you.

Needle felt Christmas tree decoration

This needle felt Christmas tree decoration has an extra edge because it can double up as a diffuser! Use Happy Deal Happy Days tutorial to make a tree or a snowflake.

Needle felt gingerbread

Handmade Felt Toys shows you how you can make your own gingerbread friend complete with his own festive bowtie. Needle felted Christmas decorations that come as couples are our faves.

Needle felt mittens

Keep cosy with Mega Crafty's felted Xmas decorations. These mittens will keep you warm all winter.

Needle felt baubles

If you're looking to make some more traditional needle felt baubles then Hobbycraft has the tutorial for you.

Needle felt llama

Festive llamas are a go with Martha Stewart's free needle felt tutorial here.

Needle felt teddy

Coffee and Vanilla's blog shows you how to make loads of needle felt animals including this mini festively red bear.

Needle felt Christmas pudding

The dessert of all desserts - Christmas pudding. Here's World of Wool's free felted Christmas decorations tutorial.

Needle felt candy sweets

The Party Teacher's felt ball garland reminds us of peppermints and festive sweets. Learn how to make felt Christmas decorations using her tutorial then string them around your house.

Scandi style needle felt Christmas decorations

Home for the Harvest's Scandi felt ornaments are super simple to make and look beautiful on the tree.

Needle felt snowmen

DragonFlyDucky's needle felt snowman will never melt and can be your pals all year round.

Needle felt pears

You've got a Christmas tree now all you need is some pears and partridges! Needle felt Katie Leporte's quirky little pears for a fruity addition to your tree.

Needle felt Christmas poinsettia

The flower of Christmas - needle felt your own poinsettia with Felt Magnet's tutorial. This project is made with wet felting. If you've never tried wet felting before then read our beginners guide to wet felting for more help and advice.

Needle felt Acorns

Felt Christmas decorations don't come any cuter than these tiny festive acorns. Use Pamela's free tutorial to make your own.

Needle felt Christmas kitty

Wild Whimsy Woolies sell a range of super cute felt Christmas decoration kits. Pick up their kit and needle felt your own Christmas kitty!

Felt bauble Christmas decorations

Kalico Chic shows you how to turn needle felt balls (she bought hers but you could easily make your own using the other tutorials in this blog post) into magnetic felt Christmas decorations. The fridge deserves some festive decor too!

Felt ball Christmas decorations

Felt Christmas decorations are made super simple with Thrifted Nest's tutorial. Make a simple white needle felt ball then adorn with leaves and small red needlefelt balls to give a holly effect.

Needle felt snowman

Needle felt this friendly fella with Better Homes & Gardens free tutorial. We think this needle felted guy will make a very happy addition to your Christmas decorations.

Needle felt tree

This needle felt snowy tree by Hobbycraft is great for those of you with a more minimal Christmas decor theme. We can imagine them on your mantelpiece nestled among fake snow and glowing ceramic houses.

Needle felt Dala horse

We just love traditional needle felting Christmas decorations like this Dala horse by Hobbycraft. These needle felting decorations by Hobbycraft are perfect for beginners because you can buy the 3D foam base which you needle felt the colours on too.

These will all make fantastic needle felt Christmas decorations and we'd love to see some pictures of them hanging in your home. If you have a go at making any of these projects tag us in a picture on Instagram and Twitter or post it on our Facebook wall. Oh and make sure you subscribe to Mollie for more amazing needle felt Christmas decorations.