Set a Cozy Holiday Table: DIY Felt Christmas Napkin Rings (Free Pattern!)
Set a cozy holiday table on a budget with these adorable DIY felt Christmas napkin rings! Using simple felt sheets and our free printable pattern, you can handcraft sweet holiday shapes in under 30 minutes.
If your Christmas table feels a bit unfinished, DIY Christmas napkin rings are a simple way to pull everything together without buying more décor. This project is built around a free pattern, basic supplies, and a method that works even if you don’t usually craft.
The result looks thoughtful, festive, and far more expensive than it actually is. These napkin rings also solve the “last-minute table styling” problem—quick to make in batches and easy to customise for different themes. Below you’ll find clear steps, customisation ideas, and a free pattern you can print and reuse year after year. Let’s get started!
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Why You’ll Love These DIY Christmas Napkin Rings
- Uses easy-to-find, inexpensive materials
- Includes a free printable napkin ring pattern
- Quick to make, even when crafting multiples
- Works for classic, rustic, modern, or minimalist Christmas tables
- Great as handmade table décor or small holiday gifts
Materials Needed
- Christmas Napkin Ring Printable Pattern (grab yours from our Sustain my Craft Habit shop)
- Felt Sheets
- Ribbon
- Polyester Badding
- Beads
- Hot glue
How to Make Christmas Napkin Rings
Gather materials from the materials list above and download the festive napkin rings cut file.
How to Cut Felt Sheets with Cricut Cutting Machine
To begin, cut a piece of transfer tape to 12″x12″ and place on the cutting mat with the sticky side up. Although this is not a madatory step, this will help protect the cutting mat over time.
Place a sheet of felt fabric on the transfer sheet (lined cutting mat) and press. Refer to the instructions in Design Space and follow the steps including inserting the rotary blade and selecting felt, acrylic as the material to cut.
Cut all the different colored pattern pieces for the particular napkin ring you are making.
How to Cut Felt Sheets BY HAND
You can also cut these festive shapes out by hand using a pair of scissors and the printable PDF pattern pieces. Simply place the pattern piece on top of the felt sheet and cut around the solid lines.
ASSEMBLING THE diy CHRISTMAS NAPKIN RINGS
Assemble the napkin ring pieces using fabric adhesive or hot glue: start by layering the felt pieces on to the base shape.
Apply the glue just along the outer edges so that each napkin ring can be stuffed gently with some polyester badding.This will give each shape a 3-dimensional feel.
Once they are stuffed, seal the openings closed to prevent the stuffing from coming out.
Lastly, cut a piece of ribbon about 3″ long and glue the ends to the back of the felt shape to form the “ring”.
Pattern & Size Options
The free pattern can be scaled slightly larger for thick linen napkins or folded fabric. Cardstock gives a crisp finish, while faux leather or felt adds softness and texture.
How to USE THE NAPKIN RINGS IN YOUR HOLIDAY DINNER TABLESCAPE
Lay the napkin rings at each place setting with folded napkins tucked through the ribbon ring. They also look lovely slipped over rolled menus or place cards for a coordinated table. Another option is stacking finished rings with napkins in a small basket near the table so guests can choose their own—this works nicely as a relaxed gift décor idea during family gatherings.
Handmade Details Make A Holiday
These DIY Christmas napkin rings are proof that small handmade details can completely change how a table feels. With a reusable free pattern and plenty of room for personal touches, they’re easy to make part of your yearly holiday routine. If you enjoyed this project, save it for later or share it with someone planning their Christmas table this year!
More Festive Felt Crafts
If you love crafting with felt as much as we do, don’t stop here! Be sure to explore our full collection of DIY felt Christmas crafts for even more cozy ornaments, holiday decor, and beginner-friendly sewing patterns to make your home extra festive this season.
- Adorable Christmas Ornaments
- Felt Poinsettia Capped Mason Jars
- Felt 3D Christmas Ornaments
- Santa Hat Wine Bottle Topper
- Felt 3D Christmas Tree Decor
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