Nothing says spring like bunnies, and these folded bunny napkins will add a fun touch to any spring table. I have adapted the instructions from those I found on the Pier1 website.
The process is simple, and though these can be done with colorful spring napkins, they look equally wonderful done with plain white napkins. There is plenty of room in the body of the napkin to insert a colored boiled or plastic egg, Easter grass or Excelsior and candy eggs. Let your imagination be your guide.
Below I have included the written directions and included a pictorial.
Ready, Set, Fold! Hop to it!
Begin with a square cloth napkin and place it on the table in front of you with the hem side facing up. Spin the napkin around until it is on point (a diamond shape) and fold the napkin in half, forming a triangle.
Beginning at the point, fold the napkin over about 1-inch. Continue folding, heading to the long edge of the napkin, until you reach the top of the napkin.
You will have a long tube, and the edges of the folds should be lined up.
Fold the napkin in half, making sure that the ends meet.
Grasp the napkin about 1/4 to 1/3 the way up from the fold. Pick up the napkin and begin the overhand knot.
Fold the napkin down,over your fingers.
Wrap it around your fingers and bring it up and over the front of the napkin.
Tuck the ends of the napkin over the top and in the hole created by your fingers. Pull the ends through.
Grab the points (the ears) and pull them through, working with the napkin to bring it to the desired length.
Pull on the knot to tighten up the ‘head’ and secure the body.
Shape the bunny and enjoy. Feel free to work with the fabric to even up the folded edges and hide any wrinkles or imperfections. Fabric is wonderful that way – it is incredibly forgiving.
Happy Spring!
