These simple washcloth bunny and chick are so easy to make and are a great addition to a baby shower gift or Easter basket. Or, have the kids help make these for some fun on a rainy day.
Washcloth Bunny and Chick
Need a little something extra to tuck in a baby shower gift or in an Easter basket? These washcloth bunny and chicks are cute as can be, take minutes to make, and are even practical.
To attach the eyes, beak, and tails, I used glue dots. If the recipient would like to use the washcloths, the glue dots are easy to remove along with the attachments. You can also use hot glue for a more permanent washcloth animal.
Loving the bunnies and chicks? Check out our Painted Rock Chicks and these Mini bunnies and chick Oreos.
What you’ll need to make a washcloth bunny and chick
- Yellow and white square washcloths
- Hair elastics or rubber bands
- Ribbon
- Googly eyes
- Small pom poms
- Orange felt
- Glue dots
To make the washcloth bunny
- First, fold a white washcloth in half along the diagonal to make a triangle.
- Roll up the towel, starting at the corner across from the base of the triangle.
- Fold the towel in half so the ends (the bunny ears) are pointing upwards.
- Fold the towel in half again, so the bunny ears point downward.
- Cross the ends over a bit so you won’t have a seam showing.
- Secure the bundle with an elastic in the center. Set the towel on the side and puff up and arrange the ears. Tie a piece of ribbon around the elastic.
- Use the glue dots to adhere plastic eyes, a pink pom pom for the nose, and a pom pom for the tail.
To make the washcloth chick
- Fold and roll a yellow towel as you did for the bunny.
- Bend the towel into a spiral (as if you were making hot pretzels).
- Secure with an elastic, puffing up and arranging the ends of the towel for the wings.
- Tie a piece of ribbon around the elastic. Use glue dots to adhere plastic eyes and a triangle of orange felt for the beak.
A note about safety: As I mentioned above, if you plan on using the washcloths, use glue dots to easily remove the eyes, tails, noses, and beaks (and be sure to remove the glue dots, too).
If the gift is for a child (especially under three), be sure to remove the extras and the glue dots. If you are using more permanent hot glue in place of the glue dots, I still do not recommend giving a child under three the towels with the eyes, noses, and tails attached.
These little washcloth animals are so fun and easy to make, you can use them for gifts or just as a fun craft activity to do with kids. Next, I might have to make a whole zoo.
More Easter Crafts
- Easter Bunny Mason Jars
- Handprint Easter Lily
- Plastic Spoon Chick for Easter
- Cardboard Tube Bunny Rabbit Family
- Bunny Bait Printable
Washcloth Bunny and Chick
Supplies
- yellow and white square washcloths
- hair elastics or rubber bands
- ribbon
- googly eyes
- small pom poms
- orange felt
- glue dots
Instructions
To Make a Bunny Washcloth
- First, fold a white washcloth in half along the diagonal to make a triangle. Roll up the towel, starting at the corner across from the base of the triangle.
- Fold the towel in half so the ends (the bunny ears) are pointing upwards. Fold the towel in half again, so the bunny ears point downward.
- Cross the ends over a bit so you won't have a seam showing. Secure the bundle with an elastic in the center.
- Set the towel on the side and puff up and arrange the ears. Tie a piece of ribbon around the elastic.
- Use the glue dots to adhere plastic eyes, a pink pom pom for the nose, and a pom pom for the tail.
To Make a Chick Washcloth
- To make the chick, fold and roll a yellow towel as you did for the bunny. Bend the towel into a spiral (as if you were making hot pretzels).
- Secure with an elastic, puffing up and arranging the ends of the towel for the wings.
- Tie a piece of ribbon around the elastic. Use glue dots to adhere plastic eyes and a triangle of orange felt for the beak.
A Note About Safety
- If you plan on using the washcloths, use glue dots to easily remove the eyes, tails, noses, and beaks (and be sure to remove the glue dots, too). If the gift is for a child (especially under three), be sure to remove the extras and the glue dots. If you are using more permanent hot glue in place of the glue dots, I still do not recommend giving a child under three the towels with the eyes, noses, and tails attached.
This post was originally published on this blog on Mar 5, 2018.
- Popsicle Stick Bracelets - August 19, 2025
- Bird Seed Ornaments - May 13, 2025
- Washcloth Bunny and Chick - April 4, 2025
Gin Jones says
I would love to see a short video on the folding for these cute chicks and bunnies.
I didn’t get it right on a first attempt.
Betty Jackson says
Great idea for senior adults
Pink says
I haven’t tried any of the projects as of yet,
but they are all so cute I am excited to try
them all.
Lavonne says
Love it!
Deirdre Henry says
Me again, Amanda, Just to let you know that last week I was on Zoom with some of the day-care clients and we made you lovely wash cloth bunnies. Great fun was had by all, they enjoyed making them and I gave you credit for the idea.
Again thank you.
Have a wonderful Easter.
Melissa Thomas says
Amanda, great for boo boos too! Just add an ice cube and good to go :-)
Jenn S says
I love the idea for BOO-BOO bunnies – will make some today :) maybe even BOO-BOO bears too ! Xo Jen
Nana says
We use these for boo-boo bunnies. It’s just what it sounds like you put a piece of ice where the washcloth is folded and you put it on the boo-boo. My grandbabies love it.
Deirdre Henry says
The washcloth bunnies are adorable. Am on Zoom with the day-care at the moment and with your permission I shall endeavour to show the folks how to make them. The staff in the day-care are wonderful at giving the clients the necessary equipment to make crafts.
Thank you for showing how to make them.
Deirdre