10 Unique Ideas on How to Fold Napkins with Utensils

This fold is great for tucking silverware, a place card or a printed menu. Angled pockets with folded napkins are perfect for special occasion dinners. Add napkin serveware accessories to create a truly stunning tablescape.

• To make this, start by keeping your napkin flat with the seam side on the table.
• Start folding the napkin in half from bottom to top.
• Fold the napkin in half again from left to right. You know you’re doing it correctly if you end up with a square.
• Take the upper left corner in your hand and fold diagonally to the lower right corner.
• Now, flip the napkin over and fold the left third toward the center, followed by the right third.
• Turn your napkin over again and tuck your flatware or place the card into the angled pocket.

This fancy way to fold napkins is popular with children and great for some holiday seasons. Transform your holiday table settings with these bunny ear folds that stand upright with well-starched napkins.

• Your first step is to create a rectangle with well-starched napkins. You can do this by folding them in thirds.
• Create a centerline by folding the napkin in half. This creates a crease you can use for reference.
• Fold the corners down along the centerline, then fold them up from the bottom corner along the center.
• Fold the left and right edges into the center and flip the napkin upside down and over.
• Turn up the bottom point and secure the napkin in place by tucking one corner into the pocket of the other corner.
• Now, pull out the bunny ears and enjoy your occasion.

You can use this fancy way to fold napkins if you want to highlight the texture or pattern of your napkin.

• You need to start with a square dinner napkin laid flat on a surface.
• Fold it in half in such a way that the open end of the rectangle faces you.
• Fold the napkin in half again to make a square.
• Rotate the napkin in a way that the open end faces away from you.
• Fold the open corner of the top layer almost in half toward the bottom corner and press on it.
• Fold the next two layers in a similar fashion. Make sure there is some space left between the corners to create a gradual effect.
• Leave the last corner layer unfolded. Tuck the left and right corners one third of the way under the napkin on either side.

When learning how to fold a napkin, the envelope fold is a great technique to learn.

• Start by laying a dinner napkin flat on a surface.
• Fold the napkin in half to form a triangle with the singular side facing away from you.
• Fold the two bottom corners inward to make them meet in the center.
• Fold the sides again toward the center in thirds.
• Fold the bottom up to form the shape of an envelope. You can place a personalized menu or note into the envelope and fold down the top corner to close the envelope.

This simple and easy way of napkin folding with silverware will come in handy whenever you’re in a rush.

• Start by folding a dinner napkin into a square and then fold it in half diagonally. Make sure the bottom right corner meets the top left corner.
• Place it on the table with the triangle’s flat side next to the plate. Your triangle napkin fold is ready.
• Go the extra mile by folding the triangle in half again and place it upright on top of the place or in the center of the placemat.

Learning how to fold napkins with utensils becomes easier with napkin rings. Whether you do a simple wrap with a napkin ring or a flared design, both are elegant options. Choose a simple or fancy napkin ring based on the event. This casual setup with a cloth napkin and simple napkin ring is suitable for any occasion.

• Place a dinner napkin flat on a surface, facing up.
• Place the napkin ring in the center of the napkin.
• Pinch the napkin with your fingers and pull the center of the napkin through the ring.
• Loosely fan out the bottom and tuck in your flatware.

This unique and functional way of napkin folding with silverware is a must try when you have guests over.

• Lay a square dinner napkin flat on a surface.
• Fold it into thirds from top to bottom.
• Flip the napkin over and place it on a salad plate. Tuck the corners of the napkin under the plate.
• Place a name card, dinner menu or flower on top of the napkin for a finishing touch.

Elevate your holiday dinner with this festive themed napkin fold. The upturned folds of this unique fold resemble a Christmas tree. You can top it with a star topper that can double as a place card.

• Place a square napkin flat on a surface and fold it in half. Do it again so it’s a quarter of its original size.
• The napkin should resemble a diamond shape with the open corners facing you.
• Fold each corner up in a descending row. Start with the top corner and move downwards.
• Flip it over, fold it into thirds and then flip it over again.
• Turn the top flap up. Move to the next flap below and tuck it into the flap above. This creates the upturned rows of the Christmas tree napkin.
• After you’re done tucking the fourth row into the flap above, tuck the remaining layer under the napkin.

Folding napkins in the shape of a lotus flower creates an elegant backdrop for any table setting. Place it with a party favor or flower to elevate its look and create a memorable fold.

• Place a square napkin on a flat surface and fold it in half diagonally, then again in half diagonally. This will create creases to make the lotus shape easier to make. Now, unfold the napkin.
• Fold each corner of the napkin into the center, creating a smaller square.
• Flip the napkin over and fold each corner into the center again, making an even smaller square.
• The last step is to gently pull up each corner of the smaller square. As you pull, the layers of the lotus will unfold beautifully to create petals.