How to Fold a Towel Dog

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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

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

Folding the Towel

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

      • Roll the towel tightly. Then the dog won't fall apart as easy. Have someone hold the other end or put something heavy on the side you are not rolling.
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      • Use an extra plush towel for the dog's body; thinner towels don't work as well.
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      • Try hard to use your imagination to see a dog, because the finished product does not actually look anything like a dog.
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      Things You'll Need

      • A bath towel
      • A hand towel (matching, preferably)

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