Make Towel Animals

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How to make a towel animals?

Have you tried to make any towel animals? You can use any of these recommended towels to make them.

Difficulty: Beginner | Materials: 1 Bath Towel

Try it yourself:

• Step 1: Fold two corners diagonally until they meet in the middle.
• Step 2: Fold one long edge into the middle.
• Step 3: Starting with the long edge closest to you, roll the towel into a long, cylindrical shape.
• Step 4: Holding the pointed end with one hand, use the other hand to twist the ‘bottom’ of the snake around itself twice.
• Step 5: Fold the pointed end down slightly to form the head.

Difficulty: Beginner | Materials: 1 Hand Towel, 3 rubber bands

Try it yourself:

• Step 1: Roll the long sides of the hand towel inwards so they meet in the middle.
• Step 2: Flip the roll upside down and fold it in half, allowing one side to be longer than the other.
• Step 3: Twist the top half of the roll upside down.
• Step 4: Place a rubber band around the fold at the top, spreading the towel out so it forms a head.
• Step 5: Place rubber bands on the side of each head to create the ears.

Difficulty: Ninja | Materials: 1 Bath Towel, 1 Washcloth

Try it yourself:

• Step 1: Start with the towel flat in a ‘landscape’ orientation.
• Step 2: Fold both sides of the towel lengthways into the middle.
• Step 3: Roll the short ends inwards until they meet in the middle and fold firmly in half.
• Step 4: Stand the U-shape up and push down on the top to ‘fluff’ it.
• Step 5: Lay the washcloth out to form the head. Fold the top two corners towards the middle, forming a triangle.
• Step 6: Roll the right side diagonally, then do the same with the left so they meet in the middle. Turn it over.
• Step 7: Under the two corners that are sticking up, fold down the cuff and pinch it at the back. Hold it tightly while turning the ears inside out.
• Step 8: Place the head onto the body.

Difficulty: Beginner | Materials: 1 Bath Towel

Try it yourself:

• Step 1: Lay the towel flat in a ‘landscape’ orientation.
• Step 2: Fold the top corners inwards until they meet in the middle.
• Step 3: Roll the outside edges inward to the middle.
• Step 4: Make a downward fold about a third of the way up the ‘arrow’ shape, and an upward fold about two-thirds of the way up. This should form a ‘Z’ shape.
• Step 5: Lay the ‘Z’ down and squeeze the corners to keep the curves in place.

Difficulty: Ninja | Materials: 2 Hand Towels

Try it yourself:

• Step 1: Lay one hand towel out. Roll the top and bottom diagonally so they meet in the middle.
• Step 2: Repeat step one with the other hand towel.
• Step 3: Place the long side of one towel in the opening of the other.
• Step 4: Secure the towels by wrapping them and tucking the back in.
• Step 5: Roll the ends to resemble the head and tail of a seahorse.

Difficulty: Graduate | Materials: 1 Hand Towel, 1 Washcloth

Try it yourself:

• Step 1: Lay the hand towel in a ‘landscape’ orientation.
• Step 2: Fold the lower third up, lengthways, then fold the upper third down over the top of it.
• Step 3: Fold the left corner inwards to form a triangle.
• Step 4: Roll the towel up, left to right.
• Step 5: Fold the washcloth corner to corner to form a triangle.
• Step 6: Fold the point in to meet the long edge.
• Step 7: Fold the left and right sides over so they meet in the middle.
• Step 8: Fold in half, then turn over and spread the ears apart.
• Step 9: Place the head in front of the body.

Difficulty: Beginner | Materials: 1 Hand Towel

Try it yourself:

• Step 1: Fold the long ends of the towel inwards so they almost meet in the middle.
• Step 2: Repeat the process, folding inwards once more so they almost meet in the middle. Then, unfold on a third of the towel.
• Step 3: Roll the open end of the towel.
• Step 4: Holding the roll securely, find the corners of the towel on either side. Using a twisting motion, pull them out and curl them into the shape of crab claws.
• Step 5: Fold the remaining end halfway towards the roll. Fold once more to make the crab’s shell.

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The Best Towels for Making Towel Animals (2026)

The secret to a crisp, well-shaped towel animal is the towel itself. You want something with good structure that holds a fold — not too thin and not overly plush.

Here are the best towels we recommend right now:

Best Overall: Chakir Turkish Linens 6-Piece Set
Includes bath towels + hand towels + washcloths. Excellent structure for folding.
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Best Hand Towels: Utopia 600 GSM Hand Towels (6-Pack)
Perfect size and weight for small animals (monkey, crab, mouse, seahorse).
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Best Bath Towels: American Soft Linen 4-Piece Set
Great structure and reliable performance for classic animals (swan, elephant, snake).
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Best for Large Animals: Utopia Jumbo Bath Sheet
Extra size when you need more fabric.
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You can also browse all our recommended towels here:
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