Napkin Folding Pt. 2

Because there are all sorts of simply elegant ways to fold napkins that can make a dramatic impact on a table setting, we’ve decided to share six more napkin folding techniques with you.

Whether it’s a formal sit-down dinner, an everyday family meal, or a festive party buffet, artfully folded napkins add stylish flair and enhance any occasion. No matter how simply or intricately done, elegant and creative napkin folds transform meals into celebrations.

French Pleat

Fold napkin in quarters.
Roll the first layer of the napkin toward you to the center.
Fold the second layer toward you and under the first - Do not Roll.
Leave the same width of the napkin as the rolled edge.
Fold the next layer of the napkin away from you and under the second leaving the same width as other two folds.
Fold under the right and left side edges to center back.

Crown

Fold the napkin in half diagonally forming a triangle.
Fold the left and right triangle to the top forming a square.
Turn napkin to form a diamond. Fold the bottom point 2/3 of the way to the top point and fold the bottom point back again to the base line.
Turn napkin over and tuck the far corners into one another forming a round base.
Stand a napkin upright and flair out the two top corners to form a Crown.

Flame

Fold tall four corners of a flat napkin to the center.
Fold the bottom half under the top half.
Fold the right half over the left half.
Turn the napkin clockwise to create a diamond.
Roll the top layer toward center forming a band.
Turn the second layer under to form a second band.
Fold the left and right hand edges under.

Trifold

Fold the napkin in half diagonally form a triangle with the long point facing you.
Fold the far left and right had corners of the triangle toward you to the bottom point.
Fold the napkin in half bringing the bottom point under to meet the top point.
Lift the napkin at the center to stand upright on the two side edges.

Peak

Fold the napkin toward on end into quarters.
Fold the right and left edge under and towards you creating a triangle at the top of the napkin.
Roll the right and left edges up into the base edges of the triangle.
Turn the fold over standing the triangle point up with the open edge facing you.

Candle

Fold napkin in half diagonally forming a triangle.
Fold one-quarter of napkin’s base edges, forming a cuff.
Turn napkin over. Carefully roll from left to right.
Tuck the remaining corner inside the cuff to hold the Candle firm.
Position the Candle with the highest point of the napkin facing you.

Napkin folding is an art that is easy to master. These simple folds will enhance your table and delight your guests.