Creating a towel monkey is a fun and charming way to add a touch of playfulness to your bathroom or impress your guests. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to fold a towel monkey in just 14 steps.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

You will need the following items:

– One large bath towel

– One hand towel

– Two rubber bands or hair ties

– A small round object for eyes (e.g., two googly eyes, buttons, or bottle caps)

Step 2: Fold the Bath Towel

Lay the bath towel flat on a surface with the short sides at the top and bottom. Fold both the top and bottom edges towards the center to form a long, narrow strip.

Step 3: Roll Both Ends of the Bath Towel

Start from one end of the towel strip and roll it tightly inwards until you reach the center. Repeat this process with the other end so that both rolls meet in the middle.

Step 4: Bend the Rolled Bath Towel

Bend your rolled bath towel at the center to create an upside-down “U” shape. This forms your monkey’s legs.

Step 5: Secure with Rubber Bands or Hair Ties

Use rubber bands or hair ties to secure the ends of the legs so that they maintain their shape.

Step 6: Prepare the Hand Towel

Lay the hand towel flat with its long side at the top and bottom. Make sure it is oriented horizontally.

Step 7: Fold Diagonally

Fold one corner of your hand towel diagonally to meet its opposite corner, forming a triangle.

Step 8: Roll from Pointy End

Starting at one of the triangle’s pointy ends, roll tightly towards the long folded edge. This creates the monkey’s arms and body.

Step 9: Fold Rolled Hand Towel in Half

Fold your rolled hand towel in half so that the two ends touch, forming arms for your monkey’s body.

Step 10: Create Monkey’s Head

Find the midpoint of the hand towel’s folded edge and pinch a small section to form a bubble. This creates the head of your monkey.

Step 11: Attach to Monkey’s Body

Insert the bent, rolled bath towel (legs) into the folded hand towel (arms and body), with the upside-down “U” shape straddling the monkey’s head.

Step 12: Adjust Proportions

Adjust your monkey’s head, arms, and legs until they are all in proportion to one another.

Step 13: Attach Eyes

Using double-sided tape or glue, secure your selected eyes on each side of your monkey’s head.

Step 14: Display Your Towel Monkey

Select a suitable location in your bathroom to proudly display your freshly made towel monkey. Hanging it on a hook or sitting it on a ledge works best.

Now that you know how to fold a towel monkey, you can brighten up your own bathroom or delight guests when they visit. Just follow these 14 easy steps and add a touch of whimsy to any space!