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How to do Cat's Cradle EASY! Step by step, with string

2,902,708 views November 6, 2013 4:36

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In brief

Master the classic two-player string game Cat’s Cradle with clear, slow-paced instructions. You’ll learn three core shapes and how to pass them smoothly between players—great for middle schoolers (age 13+) or anyone who enjoys hands-on puzzles.

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Is this suitable for younger kids?

The creator notes it’s traditionally for middle schoolers (age 13+).

Description from the creator

Step by step instructions for how to do Cat's Cradle with string. Shown from the user's point of view! Detailed directions demonstrated very slowly, step by step. These instructions are available as a printable page for how to play Cats Cradle at
momsminivan.com/how-to-do-cats-cradle/

This is a two-person string game or string figure. There are three basic string shapes for Cats Cradle that are passed back and forth between two people. The object is to see how long you can keep it going without messing up.

Naturally, my adorable cat Rocky makes an appearance in this Cat's Cradle tutorial near the end!

Big thank you to my adorable daughter and her adorable friend for helping to produce this tutorial!
The activity featured in this video is traditionally a middle school activity (age 13+).

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MomsMinivan published this 4:36 video tutorial on November 6, 2013. It has been watched 2,902,708 times on YouTube.

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