How to do Cat’s Cradle, Jacob’s Ladder, Cup and Saucer, Eiffel Tower and Witch’s Broom.
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Cat’s Cradle
A Book of String Figures.
As long as there’s been string, people have played string games. All over the world, people have amazed each other by turning an ordinary piece of string into a picture of something out of their everyday lives.
With this kit, you will learn how to make 5 string figures, including The Cup and Saucer, The Witch’s Broom, and Jacob’s Ladder.
With simple instructions and ultra-clear instructional art, each string picture is foolproof.

What You Get
– A 35-page book of string games.
– 1 loop of multicolored string.

Crystal Clear Instructions
Easy-to-follow illustrations take you from the basic Cup and Saucer string figure to warm up your fingers all the way to Jacob’s Ladder.
No matter your skill level, you will pick up some new string techniques to do alone or with a pal!

What You Can Make
5 classic string figures to master:
– Cup and Saucer.
– Eiffel Tower.
– Witch’s Broom.
– Cat’s Cradle.
– Jacob’s Ladder.
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Publisher : Klutz
Publication date : February 1, 1993
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 37 pages
ISBN-10 : 1878257536
ISBN-13 : 978-1878257536
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Reading age : 6 years and up
Dimensions : 5.71 x 0.83 x 9.47 inches
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13 reviews for Cat’s Cradle (Klutz Activity Kit) 9.44″ Length x 0.5″ Width x 5.75″ Height
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Daniel Cano –
Fun to play again!!
Great guide and had so much fun playing this again with my niece!
Jane V –
Keeps young hands busy
This was a gift for my granddaughter. Something to keep young hands busy, and entertaining. She loves it. Reminded me of my younger days. This game stood the test of time. Great gift for school age children.
MLH –
Fun, Easy Instructions
Nostalgia! Purchased as a gift, and is just as I remember from when I was a child. Easy to read instructions, durable string.
AMS –
Great gift!
This was a great gift for my daughter. She loved to do cats cradle and it was nice to have some other new ones in the book that she hadn’t tried before.
Savannah Eavenson –
Classic Game
Such a classic game! The illustrations are laid out and the string is strong. I’m grateful one of my childhood favorites is around for my child.
Sharon –
Made good choice in this.
Great old-fashioned game. I am betting the adults coming over for Christmas will use this a lot!
Jessica Shelpman –
Love
I loved this as a little girl. I got this as a stocking stuffer for my daughter this year.
Griffiths Family –
Fun Through the Generations!
Who knew one could have so much fun with a string? I ordered this because I remembered having one when I was a kid, and it just so happened that they still make it! My daughter really loves learning different string tricks, but more importantly, it’s something we can do that is special for just the two of us, and she enjoys that. I really like that this doesn’t require anything except our hands and a piece of string. No mess, no muss, no fuss, just fun. And if you look on YouTube, you can find videos with explanations for other tricks as well. The book provided does a good job of explaining basic configurations, but I don’t think the colors on the string match the colors in the book. It didn’t seem to make much difference, though. Super fun and worth the money for an old-fashioned activity! 🙂
Carol Richardson –
Un libro muy bonito y conpleto
Jessi_Cbz –
I use to play it, I got it for my kids on a roadtrip and they love it. Plus it got them busy without electronics!!! And they still play it. Love it 💞
Francesca Cantini –
Comprato per mia figlia di 8 anni ma è piaciuto tantissimo anche alla piccola di 6. molto molto bellino
Anne Allan –
Bought as Xmas present for my granddaughter whose mum enjoyed the game as a youngster. Hope the GD does too.
AM –
I bought this as a gift for an 11 year old and she has had hours of amusement from it. The diagrams are really clear and colourful. I especially liked the fact that the book is spiral bound, so you can open to a page and it will stay there without closing again. This useful when your hands are occupied with the string! The included string is good quality and still going strong after many months – no fraying at all. I would definitely recommend this book; it’s a good, old fashioned pastime.