# Best Felting Needles: Assorted Sets by Size and Shape Source: https://woolsculpt.com/best/best-felting-needles Publisher: Wool Sculpt. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://woolsculpt.com/how-we-pick A felting needle pack is only useful if you can tell which needle is which. The higher the size number, the finer the needle: size 36 (36 gauge) is coarse and builds the core, size 38 is the all-rounder, size 40 is for detail and a smooth surface, and size 42 is for finishing touches. Shape matters too: a triangle is the standard needle, a star has four barbed edges and felts faster, and a spiral (twisted) needle leaves a neater surface. The usual starter trio is a 36, a 38 star and a 40. Listings differ in what they tell you: some name every size and shape and give a color key, others leave the shape out or mark only the storage bottle. This guide compares seven packs by the sizes and shapes the listing states, the count, and how the sizes are marked. Nothing here was tested, and no pack can promise how long a needle lasts: breakage depends on technique. ## Picks ### 1. Felting Needles, High Carbon Steel Needle Felting Tools, Made in Germany Sizes: 36, 38, 40; Shapes: Star, spiral/twist; Count: 15 (5 per type); Marking: not stated Fifteen high carbon steel needles made in Germany: 5 each of 36 gauge star, 38 gauge star and 40 gauge spiral/twist. It covers the three starter sizes with the shape of each named, for 3D sculpting and wool painting. What the listing offers: - The listing names every needle: 5 each of 36 gauge star, 38 gauge star and 40 gauge spiral/twist, 15 in total. - Made in Germany from high carbon steel, then inspected and packaged in the USA, according to the listing. - Stated to fit most felting handles and tools, or to be used as they are without a handle. Limits to know: - Three needle types only: no size 42 for the finest finishing and no triangle or reverse needles. - Fifteen needles is a small pack next to the 30 to 80 piece sets in this guide. ### 2. Felting Needles Sample Set, 36-38-40 Gauge, Groz-Beckert, 2 Each Size Sizes: 36, 38, 40; Shapes: Star, spiral/twist; Count: 6 (2 per size); Marking: Color coded A six-needle sampler of Groz-Beckert needles: 2 each of 36 gauge star, 38 gauge star and 40 gauge spiral/twist, each size with its own color. A way to try the three common sizes before buying larger packs. What the listing offers: - 2 needles each of 36 gauge star, 38 gauge star and 40 gauge spiral/twist, all named in the listing. - Color coded, and the listing gives the key: the 36 gauge star is orange and the 38 gauge star is blue. - Groz-Beckert needles from Germany in high carbon steel with a smooth polished finish, per the listing. Limits to know: - Only 6 needles, 2 per size: one broken needle leaves a single spare of that size. - No size 42 and no triangle needle, so very fine finishing work needs a separate pack. ### 3. Yizzvb 80 Pcs Needle Felting Needles, Felting Needles Tools Supplies Sizes: 36, 38, 40, 42; Shapes: not stated; Count: 80 (20 per size); Marking: Size-marked bottles Eighty needles in four sizes, 20 each of 36, 38, 40 and 42 gauge, sorted into size-marked bottles inside a plastic case. The large count suits classes, groups or anyone who wants spares of every size, including the very fine 42. What the listing offers: - Four sizes, 36, 38, 40 and 42 gauge, with 20 needles of each, so the very fine finishing size is included. - Each size sits in its own bottle with a size mark, and the set comes in a plastic case. - Finger cots are included in the set; the listing says the color is random. Limits to know: - Needle shape is not stated, so the listing does not tell you if these are triangle or star needles. - The size mark is on the bottle: a needle left out of its bottle carries no stated mark. ### 4. Mayboos 35 Pcs Color Coded Needle Felting Needles,Wool Felting Supplies Sizes: 36, 38, 40, 42; Shapes: Triangle, spiral, star, cone; Count: 35; Marking: Color coded Thirty-five needles in four types: 20 triangular, 6 spiral (twisted), 3 star and 6 cone, with 36, 38, 40 and 42 gauge described and a storage box included. A pack for trying different shapes side by side. What the listing offers: - Four needle types in one pack: 20 triangular, 6 spiral (twisted), 3 star and 6 cone needles. - The listing describes four sizes, 36, 38, 40 and 42 gauge, from coarse fast felting to very fine work. - Needles come in several colors such as gold, green, black, pink and purple, with a needle storage box. Limits to know: - The listing does not spell out which color or shape belongs to which size, so the code has to be worked out. - Only 3 star needles, and 'cone' is not a standard shape name: the listing does not explain it. ### 5. Yizzvb 30 Pcs 3 Size Needle Felting Needles, Needle Felting Tools Supplies Sizes: 36, 38, 40; Shapes: not stated; Count: 30 (10 per size); Marking: Size-marked bottles Thirty needles, 10 each of 36, 38 and 40 gauge, each size in its own bottle with the size marked on it. A plain refill set of the three starter sizes for anyone who breaks needles while learning. What the listing offers: - 10 needles each of 36 gauge, 38 gauge and 40 gauge, with the sizes given as numbers. - Each size comes in its own plastic needle bottle with a size mark, so the three sizes stay apart in storage. - The listing describes a single-needle wooden holder that pulls apart and takes one needle for detail work. Limits to know: - The listing does not say whether the needles are triangle, star or spiral. - The size mark is on the bottle; nothing in the listing says the needles themselves are marked or colored. ### 6. Mayboos 30 Pcs Needle Felting Needles, 3 Colors 36/38/40 Gauge Sizes: 36, 38, 40; Shapes: Triangle; Count: 30; Marking: Color coded Thirty triangular needles in 36, 38 and 40 gauge with a three-color code: blue for the thick needle, green for the middle and yellow for the thin. A basic triangle-only set where the color tells the size at a glance. What the listing offers: - The listing states both shape and sizes: triangular needles in 36 gauge, 38 gauge and 40 gauge. - Color key given in the listing: thick needles are blue, middle needles green and thin needles yellow. - The listing advises working on a foam mat and names wool, non-woven fabric, yarn and thin soft cloth. Limits to know: - Triangle needles only: no star or spiral needle for faster felting or a neater surface. - Described only as metallic iron, with no maker or steel grade named in the listing. ### 7. OEHPICC 40 Pcs Needle Felting Needles Set, with 4 Color-Coding Gauges Sizes: 36, 38, 40, 42; Shapes: not stated; Count: 40; Marking: Color coded Forty needles across 36, 38, 40 and 42 gauge, each size with its own color code, plus a wooden handle holder. A compact four-size set for a beginner who wants the color to show the size. What the listing offers: - Covers 36, 38, 40 and 42 gauge with 40 needles in total, described as coarse, medium, fine and ultra-fine. - Each size comes with its own color code for quick identification of the gauge. - A wooden handle holder is included, and the needle can be stored upside down in the handle after use. Limits to know: - The listing text says the sizes are color coded but does not spell out which color is which size. - Needle shape is not stated, and neither is how the 40 needles are split between the four sizes. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.