DIY Dish Towel Bunny

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If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy to your kitchen decor, creating a DIY dish towel bunny is the perfect project! Not only is it a fun and simple craft to do, but it also brings a smile to anyone who sees it hanging in your kitchen. All you need is a dish towel, some rubber bands, and a few minutes of your time to transform a mundane kitchen essential into an adorable bunny that will brighten up your space. So go ahead, get creative, and hop into this charming DIY project to add a playful touch to your home!

Supplies

Dish Cloth or Tea Towel

2 Washcloths

3/8 inch Ribbon; four 15″ pieces (38 cm) plus more for a hanger

Small sprigs of faux flowers

Rubber bands or hair ties

Directions

Step 1

Remove tags from the dish towel and washcloths.

Fold the dish towel in thirds, if it is not already folded that way.

Step 2

To make the rabbit ears, lay one washcloth diagonally on your work surface.

Fold in the top and the bottom corners towards the middle. Then start rolling the top towards the middle, then roll the bottom towards the middle.

Wrap a rubber band or hair tie around the middle to secure. You could also tie with ribbon or twine, if desired.

Step 3

Fold the dish towel with about 2/3 of the towel in the front and 1/3 of the towel folded in the back.

This does not have to be exact, but the front should be much longer than the back.

Place the wash cloth ears where the fold of the dish cloth is.

The ears should be placed in between the front and the back layers.

Fold the ends of the washcloth up while pulling down the dish cloth. Adjust the towels so that the open gaps in the ears are seen on the front.

Wrap a rubber band around the washcloth bunny ears, just above the dish towel. Alternatively, you could just tie ribbon in a bow to secure.

Step 4

Adjust the dish towel to cover the base of the washcloth ears, wrapping it slightly around to cover the washcloth and pouf it out a little to create a “head.”

Wrap a piece of ribbon around the base of the “head” to tighten and secure. Tie it in a bow.

Alternatively, you could use a rubber band or hair tie to secure, then later cover it with ribbon.

Step 5

To make the rabbit arms, lay the washcloth on your work surface diagonally. Start to roll up the cloth tightly from the bottom corner, rolling until the entire washcloth is rolled up.

Place the washcloth in between the towel layers, just underneath the head.

Tie a ribbon around the dish towel just underneath the arms. Alternatively, you could use a rubber band to secure first, then add a ribbon over the rubber band later.

Step 6

Bring the ends of the arm washcloth to the front of the bunny body

Wrap ribbon around the ends and tie in a bow. (Helpful Hint: Tie the bow an inch or so up the arm so that you get all of the layers of the washcloth secured.)

Alternatively, you could secure first with a rubber band and then cover with a ribbon.

Step 7

It is time for the finishing details.

I went back to the ears and tied a ribbon over the rubber band on top of the head.

Optional: Add a ribbon loop to the back of the bunny head in order to hang your dish towel rabbit. If you would like to add a hanger, it is easier to do it as you are wrapping ribbon around the top of the head. Slide a piece of ribbon for the hanger underneath the ribbon around the ears before tightening and securing the ribbon and bow below the ears.

Tuck a few small flower stems in between the rabbit body and the arms.

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