How to fold a Washcloth Hippo

Simple 5-step tutorial on how to fold a baby washcloth hippo. Post may contain affiliate links.

How about a washcloth hippo for your next baby gift? Here is a simple tutorial on how to fold a baby washcloth hippo that I created for y’all. Three of my friends have had baby showers in the last month, so my mind has gone back into baby mode and I thought the washcloth elephant I made could use a friend. It took me awhile to figure out how to go about making a hippo and I didn’t think I would be able to do it, but as soon as my toddler distinguished that what I held in my hands was a hippo, I knew I was on the right track!

Let’s get started!

Supplied Needed:

• 2 baby washcloths
• 4 clear elastic hair bands

Step 1:

Lay your 1st washcloth flat, then fold both sides equally into the middle leaving a little space. Roll both ends into the center. Bend upwards and secure with a rubber band. The rubber bands help keep the shape since the washcloths are so small.

Step 2:

Grab your 2nd washcloth and fold it diagonally in half. Take a corner end and slip it through your already folded washcloth from step one which creates the tail. Lay your 2nd washcloth flat with the washcloth feet up. Take the top corner of the 2nd washcloth and insert it between the feet underneath the rubber band. Fold the right side over and then the left.

Step 3:

Roll the left side and then the ride side towards the middle. Gather the end and bring forward in a rolling fashion. Secure with rubber band. You may want to do a little forming to get the nose how you would like.

Step 4:

Pinch a small section where you would like an ear and secure with a rubber band. Create another ear on the other side. 

Step 5:

To form the feet, push finger in between the two rolls (feet) and then squeeze the sides together. And there you have it, a washcloth hippopotamus! He may have a hard time standing up by himself, so just add a pebble or something of the sort in his behind and he will stand up just fine. Now go make him a friend. 🙂

I hope you enjoyed this hippo tutorial and found it useful. Feel free to comment below if you have any questions.

What will you be making these tiny washcloth hippos for?

Will you be making these little hippos for the baby shower? Tag @aspenjay_blog on Instagram or send me an photo. I WANNA SEE!!!

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