Just over 4 minutes, that’s how long you’ll need to change the way you present your cutlery and start surprising everyone.

Folding napkin cutlery. You don’t want the napkin to tear. Web bring a side corner over the silverware and roll the silverware in the napkin. When you flip the napkin over again, a diagonal pocket forms with enough room to slip in a knife.

Then fold one of the pointed ends over to meet the center crease. Unfold the napkin and place cutlery inside. Pinch both sides and hold, so napkin memorizes the shape.

Place your cutlery in the middle of the napkin against the bottom edge. Web discover how to fold a paper napkin with a central pocket for cutlery. Fold the napkin into fourths.

The pocket fold is the perfect starting point for those who are new to napkin folding. This fan fold looks elegant on any table, and while it looks a little complicated, rest assured that once you get the hang of it, you can do it in your sleep. Turn the napkin over, so it's facing down, and fold it into thirds, lengthways.

It also means you can tuck the cutlery away in the pocket, keeping your table looking neat and tidy. Web 1) fold the top of a square napkin in half, working from the top side down, to form a long rectangle. Fold it so that the silverware is snug in the napkin, but don’t hold it too tight.

You can do this by folding the napkin in half, and then folding it in half again. Web fold the napkin in half diagonally. A close second to a simple flat triangle fold when it comes to setting a casual dining table, this fold lends itself to lots of decorations, like a sprig of holly, a flower, or even a place card.