How to Fold Easter Bunny Napkins

Bunny napkins look so cute as part of the festive tablescape. Have you tried folding one? I’m here to help with my DIY step-by-step bunny napkin folding tutorial.

updated post from 2011

HOW TO MAKE EASTER BUNNY NAPKINS

WHAT KIND OF NAPKINS?

To make adorable bunny napkins, use a square napkin. Today I’m using paper napkins to make bunny napkins. You can also use fabric ones. Just make sure you starch them before. Personally, I think paper napkins are less fussy to use than fabric ones.

• It’s better to use large napkins than smaller ones.
• I used IKEA napkins; fully opened, they measure 40×40 cm (about 16×16 inches).

BUNNY NAPKIN FOLDING TECHNIQUE

• Open the napkin.
• Fold a fully open napkin in half, with the loose ends facing away from you (steps 1-4).
• Fold the halved napkin in half, and the loose ends should be facing away from you (steps 5-8).

• Find a middle (see dashed line), and fold the right side vertically on a dashed line (steps 1-3).
• Repeat on the left side (steps 4-6).
• Press the folded lines down.

• Take the bottom-right corner and fold it up along a diagonal dashed line. Press the fold down (steps 1-3).
• Repeat on the left side (steps 4-5).

• Now take the right corner and fold it to the centerline.
• Press the fold-down firmly (steps 1-4).
• Repeat on the left side (step 5).
• Turn the napkin upside down (step 6).

• Fold the top point down on a dashed line, and press down firmly (steps 1-4).
• Turn the folded napkin over vertically (steps 4-6).

• Here comes the tricky part of the bunny napkin folding technique.
• First, acknowledge the right bottom corner (step 1).
• And then, on the left side, on the underside, find what should look like a little “pocket” (step 2).
• Tuck the right corner into the pocket. Press the connection firmly (steps 3-4).
• Gently open up the rounded base.
• Carefully widen the ears. (steps 5-6).

Wouldn’t they look great alongside my Gingham Bunny Cookies?

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MORE NAPKIN FOLDING IDEAS

• MORE NAPKIN FOLDING IDEAS
• Christmas Tree Napkin
• Fleur De Lis Napkin Fold
• Bat Napkin Fold
• Father’s Day T-Shirt Napkin Fold for

This post was originally published on March 24th 2011. On April 11th, 2022, I updated this post with new step-by-step photos and written text.