Santa Hat Napkin Folding Idea

Add a festive touch to your Christmas table with this simple Santa hat napkin folding idea - made with just two square paper napkins!

Quick, cute, and perfect for holiday meals. Use this for Christmas dinners, holiday parties, or festive table settings to tie your theme together.

If you're setting the table for Christmas breakfast, dinner, or a festive get-together, this santa hat napkin fold is a fun way to bring a bit of cheer to each place setting.

The Santa hat napkin folding idea is a festive table-setting design that transforms a napkin into a pointed Santa hat shape.

This Christmas napkin fold is usually used for Christmas dinners, holiday parties, and seasonal table décor. The fold is simple to complete and adds a themed decorative touch to place settings.

It’s made with just two square napkins—one red (or patterned) and one white—and folded into a cone shape to resemble Santa’s iconic hat, complete with a white brim and fluffy tip.

No glue or extra tools needed, and it comes together in just a few steps!

It’s a great option for Christmas Eve dinners, office parties, classroom celebrations, or even Christmas morning brunch.

Plus, it works just as well with cloth napkins as it does with paper ones.

Whether you’re keeping things casual or going all out with your table decorations, this santa hat napkin fold is a charming detail that takes just minutes to make.

It’s also a fun way to get kids involved in holiday prep—they’ll love folding and helping place each hat!

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Simple and festive detail for your holiday table
• Quick and easy to make with minimal materials
• Works with both paper and cloth napkins
• Great for casual family meals or more formal Christmas gatherings
• A fun way to involve kids in decorating
• Doubles as a thoughtful handmade touch at each place setting
• Can be made in advance or last minute (as they are so easy and quick to make!)

Skill Level

★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)

Materials Needed

• 1 red or patterned square paper napkin
• 1 white square paper napkin (for the trim)

Note: make sure your paper napkins are the same size.

A Santa hat napkin fold made with 5 inches x 5 inches (12.5 cm x 12.5 cm) will make a napkin fold that is about 7.5 inches x 6.5 inches (19 cm x 17 cm)

Instructions

Step 1: Start with your colored napkin unfolded completely. Make sure the color you want your hat to be is facing down. Arrange your napkin to sit like a diamond shape as shown.

Typically, napkins come folded into quarters, so when you open out your napkin it should fold out into a larger square with 2 creases which divide the napkin into 4 smaller squares.

Step 2: Fold both the upper left and upper right edges in to meet the middle.

Step 3: Fold the bottom point up as shown.

Step 4: Fold the top point down on a slight angle. Set aside.

Step 5: We will now make the strip of the hat. Let’s use your white colored napkin. Once again, unfold the napkin completely and start with the good side facing down.

Step 6: Fold the bottom edge up to meet the top edge.

Tips For Success

• Use a napkin with a bit of structure so the cone holds its shape.
• You can swap red for green or patterned Christmas napkins for a twist.
• Tuck a small sweet or chocolate inside each folded hat for an extra treat!

Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations

• Red + white – the classic Santa combo.
• Green + white – perfect for a fun twist or Grinch-themed tables.
• Patterned napkins – try festive prints like snowflakes or holly.
• Gold or silver napkins – elegant look for more formal tables.
• Add extras – tuck in a name tag, candy cane, or mini ornament.

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