How to Fold a Towel Dog

Co-authored by Lois Wade

Last Updated: May 18, 2017

Made from one bath and one hand towel, "Fido" is quite well house trained and will give your guests a warm and fuzzy welcome. Cruise lines and B&B Motels use these to make their guest's stay memorable.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Preparing the Towel

1
Lay the bath towel flat.
2
Roll the ends to the center.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Folding the Towel

1
Bend one roll to lay over the other as shown. Set aside.
2
Lay hand towel flat.
3
Fold it in half.
4
Fold the 'open' end toward the 'fold' end approximately 2/3rds or 3/4ths of the way, leaving 2 inches (5cm) uncovered.
5
Tuck the folded edge under.
6
Hold the corner, pull it up and toward the center.
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Repeat for opposite end.
8
Roll ends to middle.
9
Pull the front flaps down.
10
Right flap tucked under, left flap still waiting to be tucked in, forming the "forehead".
11
Place "head" on "body". Display proudly!