How to Fold a Cone Napkin Shape

When you need a refined look for the table but don't have a lot of time to devote to making elaborate cloth napkin folds, fold your napkins into a cone shape. This classic presentation adds a classy, elegant touch to a dinner party or other event, and it's fast and easy to do.

Instructions

1. Smooth a cloth napkin out on a flat surface.

2. Fold the napkin over itself diagonally to create a triangle shape.

3. Swivel the folded napkin so that the point of the triangle faces away from you.

4. Fold the left corner diagonally so that the point rests on top of the far left corner.

5. Fold the right corner diagonally so that the point rests on top of the far right corner. Your napkin should now have a diamond shape.

6. Flip the napkin over so that the ends are pointing away from you.

7. Fold the bottom third of the napkin up and smooth it down. Iron the fold flat if you want it to be especially crisp and defined.

8. Fold the left and right sides of the napkin back and underneath the napkin evenly to complete the cone shape.

References

• Napkin Folding Guide: The Cone Napkin Fold

Resources

• Bumbleebee Linens: Folding a Napkin Into a Cone