Folded napkins are a great way to spruce up your table, and these three looks are perfect for Christmas! And with just a few simple steps, you’ll be able to create these looks for yourself. Just add them to each place setting to create a look that’s both festive and impressive. Take a look at the details below.
Napkin 1:
- Iron napkin and lay it flat.
- Bring bottom left corner to top right corner, creating a triangle shape.
- Bring top right corner about 1/3 of the napkin down.
- Fold long flat edge up so it covers the point.
- Fold long flat edge up a second time to create one long shape.
- Bring down the right side of the napkin and then the left side, having the left side cross the right.
- Pinch the center of the napkin, and pull the right side of the napkin through a napkin ring.
- Adjust as needed.
Napkin 2:
- Iron napkin and lay it flat.
- Fold in half right to left.
- Rotate napkin to a diamond shape, with the flaps at the top of the diamond.
- Fold the top flap down to create a layered look.
- Continue to fold the rest of the flaps down.
- Fold the right corner back.
- Fold the left corner back, creating a point at the top of the napkin.
- Tuck under the corners of each flap.
- Tuck under the bottom corner of the napkin, doing your best to create a straight line.
- Add a cinnamon stick to create a stump and a bow for a tree topper.
Napkin 3:
- Iron napkin and lay it flat.
- Fold in half right to left.
- Fold in half, bringing the bottom up.
- Fold in half right to left.
- Fold in half, bringing the bottom up.
- Add ribbon to create the look of a Christmas gift.
Which of these Christmas napkins is your favorite? We’d love to know your thoughts, so please feel free to leave a comment below. And for even more folded napkin ideas, head over to our post on napkins for fall tablescapes.