Many people still don’t understand why napkins are needed on the table under plates in general and handmade napkins for the table under the plates in particular. Alas, this is a fact. However, having tried it once, just once having discovered the amazing world of home design and beautiful table settings, you are lost forever - and then you no longer ask yourself questions about why such things are actually needed. Then you begin to simply create and decorate the space around you in a manic way - including, of course, handmade napkins on the table under the plates. This is actually a very interesting topic! You can experiment and create endlessly - fortunately, there are a lot of materials around that can help in realizing the most incredible ideas. Would you like to get a little creative today and come up with something new for your home?
How to make napkins on the table under plates with your own hands - 5 master classes:
Table design features
Table setting is a creative, exciting process. All family members can participate. This activity can be turned into an interesting game. The process of decorating a festive table includes everything: from selecting a tablecloth to arranging cutlery. The latter include napkins. They are an important means of hygiene and help decorate a celebration. They must be purchased and placed according to certain rules.
Choosing fabric
In shops and markets, textile products of different sizes, types, and price categories are sold for table setting. But it will be more effective to make cute napkins with your own hands. This is quite easy to do. The first stage of production is the choice of fabric. The fabric should be light, dense, wear-resistant. It must withstand a large number of washes and not lose its original appearance after several uses. Three types of fabric meet all of the above requirements. They are described in more detail in the table.
Fabric Advantages, disadvantages Cotton As an everyday textile, this is an ideal option. The cotton is not easily soiled, it is dense. It retains its shape and does not wash out. Can last for a long time. The cost of such material is acceptable. Mixed fabrics A practical, inexpensive option. These are fabrics consisting of synthetic and natural raw materials. The percentage of component input may vary. Thanks to mixing, the fabric combines all the advantages of natural and synthetic raw materials. It is wear-resistant. After washing, the material does not shrink. Linen is a natural, beautiful fabric. It has good absorbency and easily retains its shape even after ten washes. Flax is susceptible to starch. The product can be folded into various fancy shapes.
Interesting folding methods
It will be difficult to surprise guests with napkins modestly lying under the plate. Now it is fashionable to fold them into various shapes, flowers, and other extraordinary shapes. The following are the most popular options.
Lily
An original flower will decorate any holiday table.
The starting position of the fabric is folded in half diagonally. The left and right corners are aligned with the vertex of the original triangle. Then you need to fold it in half, just bend the top of the triangle located at the top.
Scheme for assembling a lily from a fabric napkin
South Cross
The Southern Cross is an interesting and very simple fabric napkin layout that will fit perfectly into the decor of the dining table.
The original shape is face down. Bend all corners one by one. They should be facing the center. Then you need to turn the square over and bend the corners again. Then the upper right corner should be pulled out, followed by all the others.
Method of folding napkins “Southern Cross” step by step
Megaphone
Megaphone - a very simple way to design a paper or fabric napkin
New crochet voluminous napkins
In my concept, a three-dimensional napkin is one with flowers, butterflies, swans and other separately connected details that complement the product and sometimes create an entire composition. But in our country, it is customary to consider napkins with a corrugated surface, connected by relief columns or containing “popcorn” elements, as such.
So I will combine these two concepts.
And here is one of those that I knitted - an octagonal shape with a three-dimensional flower in the center. A very interesting model, perhaps a little old, but it looks so chic on a coffee table!
Size – 35 cm in diameter (threads – openwork pekhorka).
Take a closer look at the pattern: there are no separate motifs here, all the knitting goes continuously sequentially from the center to the leaves and then to the border, which is also nice to work with, you don’t have to break the thread or connect anything.
My video MK consists of several parts, but I will post only the first one so as not to clutter the page, links to the remaining parts are indicated in the description of the video, you can see them by going to the channel.
I must say that most of the modern awesome voluminous napkins are now knitted on Instagram using paid collaborations or purchased from designers. But there is also something freely available in the public domain.
The Kalmia napkin (by Aki Kasaishi) is very simple to make, I knitted it in two colors - crimson and white, it turns out very elegant and festive. There is already a video of MK too.
By the way, this pattern makes an awesome rug made from cotton cord!
The diagram is divided into two parts, so it is large and clear, all elements are clearly visible.
What I like about this napkin is that double crochets are used for the reliefs, and single crochets for the rest of the rows. This way the item turns out even and not crowded)).
For the little one called “Cosmea” (I don’t know the author of the work, whose photo I posted from the Internet) there is no diagram, only a description, it turned out to be quite easy, since there are no complex reliefs here. I published the text on my channel “Napkin Mania”.
And of course, I knitted such a beauty myself with popcorns, it turned out to be 34 cm in diameter (Yarnart VIOLET threads).
Video MK for you (again, only the first part):
The “DOROTHY” napkin is a completely new product; it was invented relatively recently by Elena Bogdanova. The description can be obtained from the author completely free of charge by contacting Instagram (@e.bogdaanovaa).
And although there are a lot of reliefs here, there is a light openwork between them, so it looks uncluttered, very beautiful and charming!
I got it with a diameter of 40 cm.
I really liked knitting this beauty with autumn leaves, and with embossed ones. Its diameter is 40 cm.
Many craftsmen create new items based on existing patterns, replacing ordinary columns with embossed ones. Eduard Petrushin did the same, look how beautiful it turned out! I wouldn’t even think, looking at this simple diagram, that it could turn out so impressive.
The craftsman recorded a video for you.
The second beauty is a version of this scheme modified by Eduard:
So you can experiment yourself and knit embossed things, even taking old models as a basis.
♦ Crochet embossed napkins with diagrams and descriptions in Russian
Accessories
To make napkins a real highlight of the table setting, they can be decorated with original accessories. Accessories can be different: flowers, feathers, clips, rings. With the help of such decorative elements you can create an incredible composition. Use the following guidelines when selecting accessories.
- You should not decorate the feast with artificial flowers. It looks cheap and unattractive. It is better to give preference to fresh flowers, even inexpensive ones. Chamomile, fragrant rose, delicate lily will help create an incredible atmosphere at the table.
- Textile products can be personalized. This idea is relevant when organizing a wedding or birthday. Personalized napkins will be a very pleasant surprise. You can embroider names on the material yourself. For this purpose, contrasting threads are usually used. Another option is to put names out of rhinestones. This is a great party idea.
- Rings are an exquisite accessory. It will become indispensable during a dinner party or an important business event. The advantage of rings is their durability. This accessory is made from durable raw materials. It can be stored in a closet at home, waiting for the right opportunity. Rings come in different sizes and colors. You need to choose a model based on the color of the tablecloth, the interior features of the room, and the table. Every detail of the decor should be in harmony with the serving. Special clamps can be an excellent alternative to rings. Clamps are made in different shapes and colors. They look quite elegant.
- Satin ribbons. Bright satin ribbons go well with beautiful textiles. This is the easiest, most inexpensive way to decorate a table. You just need to tie napkins folded into an interesting shape with ribbons. Additionally, the ribbons can be decorated with rhinestones. They are simply glued to the surface using quick-drying glue.
Learn how to make openwork napkins using hot knitting needles yourself
Let's consider knitting napkins under hot knitting needles. This napkin is perfect as a mug coaster for a pleasant time drinking tea or coffee. It is important to note that even a novice needlewoman can make this version of the napkin.
For work you will need the following tools and materials:
- Yarn of pink color or any other color you like, the thickness of which should be of medium size;
- Yarn of a different color for finishing the border;
- Medium-sized single or circular knitting needles, approximately No. 4;
- Hook No. 3.
Let's get to work. First you need to cast on loops based on a napkin 15 by 15 cm, approximately 30 loops. We cast on the loops by stretching the thread between the thumb and forefinger. Press the ends of the yarn into the palm of your hand with the remaining three fingers. We hold the needles together in the right hand, and fix the stretch of the thread with the left. We tighten the thread in all loops equally so that the loops do not become too tight or loose.
The base of the napkin will be made of squares of the front and back surface.
We knit 8 rows and see a pattern in the form of squares. Next, you need to change the loops in the squares.
We knit squares from purl and knit stitches, the main thing is that they are even and the same size. There should be 8 rows in each square, therefore, a total of 40 rows need to be knitted. After the last squares are knitted, we begin to close the loops. Next, tie the napkin with threads of a different color using a hook. After this, the napkin will be ready.
Rules for using cutlery
In order for the evening to be amazing, each guest and family member must follow certain rules of behavior at the table. We are taught this from early childhood. The child is taught how to hold a fork and use a spoon correctly. However, few people explain the rules for using napkins. They also exist.
Video MK on knitting a big awesome napkin
The author of this napkin with the name “Snow Queen” I made up is Japanese male knitter Kyoko Kawashima. She is magnificent, perhaps this model is the best of all openwork. I came up with a diameter of 68 cm: almost like a mini tablecloth.
Knitting was a little difficult for me in the sense that in each row there are a lot of different techniques and they are not immediately remembered, you have to constantly look at the diagram or an already knitted section. The master class also turned out to be difficult, since I don’t show every loop everywhere, and in some places I say that what follows is a drawing in a mirror image. It’s just hard to film half a napkin, so the video turned out to be 9 parts. So you'll have to think a little)).
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