Check out these easy to make and absolutely beautiful DIY napkin rings from Anna Cotton! We love how they coordinate with our new table cloths, and we know they’ll add to your next table-scape too!

A few 3P Ideas: Our brand new festive napkin rings in action! 

– Fold a napkin into a “bow” using your napkin ring in the middle. This creates a little table-love that screams “Valentine’s Day!”

(Photo by: Jessi Meehan)

– Gather napkin from the middle and pull through napkin ring for a more full and fluffed look. This look is totally “Christmas!” or “Awards Party”, and this styled napkin is create for adding fullness to your table for any occasion.

(Photo by: Jessi Meehan)

– Or…roll your napkin into a neat cylinder, and bind with your napkin ring for more minimalist feel. This creates a classic and clean look for everyday!

(Photo by: Jessi Meehan)

And without further ado…here’s how to make them! (You can also view Anna’s instructions directly from her site HERE.)

Materials Needed:

– 54″ of rope (for 8, calculate 6.5″ of rope per ring and add a couple of inches)
– 8 medallions, beads or buttons (one per ring)
– Hot glue gun
– Needle
– Heavy thread
– Scissors

Note: When no finishing is added to the end of the rope, it unravels quickly.

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Typically when a length of rope is cut in the store, tape is applied to the cutting line and then it is cut through the middle of the tape, leaving both ends bound in tape.

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For this project, a “quick stitch binding” is applied to the rope so it doesn’t fray. For best results, use a heavy top stitch or upholstery thread. Thread needle and knot end. Insert the needle through the center of the rope (as shown).

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Bring thread over the top of the rope and go through the center of the rope again. Bring thread under rope this time and go through center. Next, wrap thread around rope three time pulling it tight. Make sure loops stay on top of existing stitches. Bring thread through center of rope one more time and tie off.

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For the napkin rings, 6.5″ sections off rope are used. Finish end as described. Measure length needed and apply wrapped finish just before the cut line. Apply second wrapped finish just after cut line.

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Cut rope between finished sections.

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Use hot glue gun to glue the ends together.

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Put glue on the back of medallion or button and press joined portion of the rope to the back.

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When glue cools, check to make sure medallion is secure.

That’s it, repeat for each ring! Easy and beautiful.

(Photo by: Anna Cotton)