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String Games and String Figures
My daughter and her friends are having fantastic fun doing string games (also known as string figures) which seems to be the latest craze at school. Although I had a vague recollection of performing things like the Cat's Cradle and Jacobs Ladder myself in the school yard I did not feel equipped to deal with the inevitable queries for help. This lens is for all you parents who need to brush up on your skills and any budding enthusiasts.
Below are the best resources I found to set you on your way. Our string has been with us in cars and on planes to a large number of destinations because of its obvious portability attractions. String games/string figures are best suited for kids age 6 and up.
String Games and String Figures on Flickr
Websites Showing How To Perform String Games and String Figures
- WWW Collection of Favourite String Figures
- With many figures to choose from, this site also has video clips available and an ability to add to the collection any new figures you may find elsewhere.
- World - Wide Webs, String Figures from around the World
- Site by the author of String Games, Richard Darsie, listed in the book section. This is a high content site with instructions for easy to very hard figures.
- Two Person String Game
- Really good instructions on how to do cat's cradle with two people. Great to do with friends!
Associations
- International String Figure Association
- Become a member. The Association produces publcations, has infromation on gatherings and links to an e-mail discussion group.
The Best String Games Books on Amazon
String Games from Around the World (Klutz) by Anne Akers Johnson
String Games from Klutz features 7 string games, introduced by 7 real kids. Includes an 80-page, full color book to explain the games and a tie-dyed string loop with which to play!1 point
Where To Buy Strings Online
- Klutz String
- Tie-dyed yarns from Klutz. You get one of these free with the books Cat's Cradle and String Games from around the World
- Strings from String Figure Store
- Many colours and lengths to choose from.
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- AppalachianCountry AppalachianCountry Jun 20, 2009 @ 9:13 am
- Great lens. We had forgot all these. Thank-you for the memory. 5 stars*****
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- RosemarieFransen RosemarieFransen Apr 8, 2009 @ 11:43 am
- I can remember doing this as a child. We always enjoyed going to Grandpa's place as he had all these puzzle games and such. Great lens, keep up the good work!
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- Mar 30, 2009 @ 6:52 am
- I never was any good at this when I was younger........maybe I should give it another try :) Free Fun Stuff!
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- jessicahoward jessicahoward Mar 10, 2009 @ 2:19 am
- great lens....i love this games....i reminded me my childhood days when i used to play these games....thanx for sharing it....
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- kathieleeb kathieleeb Jan 12, 2009 @ 10:05 pm
- Nice lens...I remember my sister and I doing the cat's cradle!
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