How to Wrap Silverware in Cloth Napkins

Create a pocket fold in your cloth napkins.

Wrapping silverware inside a cloth napkin adds a degree of elegance to any table. Whether you are planning a romantic evening for two, a dinner party or a wedding reception, this accessory shows your attention to detail. Select napkins that match the tablecloth or are a complementary color. This technique, called a pocket fold, is for square napkins.

Instructions

1. Lay the napkin out flat on the table. Fold the bottom two corners up to make a rectangle with the fold across the bottom.

2. Fold the napkin in half again by pulling the right side across to the left. The napkin should be square again, with a fold on the right side and at the bottom.

3. Hold the top layer of the top left corner of the napkin. Fold it diagonally down to the bottom right corner, leaving the other layers flat.

4. Flip the napkin over so the diagonal fold you just created is against the table. Fold in the left side toward the middle about one-third of the total width. Do the same with the right side.

5. Flip the napkin back over carefully and slide the silverware into the pouch.