String Games

$6.00
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Remember playing Cat's Cradle when you were little? I do! With my Grandma!

String games are one of the oldest games in human history, involving creating various string figures, either individually or by passing a loop of string back and forth between two or more players. Games can range from simple to complex, so practice and patience are required! Many parents carry string games along on trips, to restaurants, and visits with relatives as a way to pass the time and share tricks with their children.

  • Handmade and dyed in California by my son Noah in all the colors of the rainbow. 
  • Open-ended play with String Games will keep children amused as they use their imagination to create different patterns and unique shapes!
  • Promotes development by building finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination, patience, communication, and encouraging the growth of neural pathways in our brains - Read More

Measures 74 inches. Game instructions can be found here.

Choking hazard. Ages 5 and up.

Loved by children

Playsilks have been a staple in Montessori & Waldorf homes around the world for 30 years!

Care instructions

Hand-wash with mild shampoo or dish soap and warm water. Hang dry and iron on medium to restore shine.

Sustainably made

Our Playsilks are dyed with non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes and have been safety tested for children of all ages.

Safety tested

Warning: Strangulation hazard - long cord

100 things to do with Playsilks

Dress-up play ideas
  • Superhero cape
  • Flag
  • Princess dress
  • Princess skirt
  • Genie pants
  • Wedding veil
  • Fairy wings
  • Pirate scarf
  • Wizard Cloak
  • Belt for a sword
  • Karate headband
  • Knight tunic
  • Rapunzel hair
  • Mermaid tail
  • Chef apron
  • Wear as a favorite animal
  • Wedding gown
  • Ghost
  • Fashion designer
  • Clown
Open-ended play ideas
  • Make bubbles in water
  • Doll sling
  • Treasure pouch
  • Doll hammock
  • Dog leash
  • Sling for pretend broken arm
  • Hot lava
  • Pretend bandage
  • 'Swim' on one
  • Prop for charades
  • Puppet theater
  • Camping tent
  • Fort building
  • Fortune telling
  • Circus performance
  • Story reenactment
  • Dragon fire
  • Doll blanket
  • Yellow sun
  • Jellyfish
Learning & active play ideas
  • Tie knots
  • Braid
  • Make a Playsilk pull
  • Practice counting
  • Juggling
  • Float in the air
  • Make a parachute
  • Wrap yourself up
  • Gently float over a baby
  • Dance
  • Play peek-a-boo with a baby
  • Fly as a kite
  • Use in yoga class
  • Run in the wind
  • Bring on trips
  • Collection shells
  • Tie to swing
  • Gift to a friend
  • Sensory play
  • Tie on bike handles
Small world play ideas
  • Color matching
  • Water for a boat
  • Grass for wooden animals
  • Sky backdrop
  • Star gazing
  • Potion
  • Cooking ingredients
  • Blanket for a tea party
  • Stir in a pot like soup
  • River for canoeing
  • Sand for a beach
  • Sensory bowls
  • Camp fire
  • Moat around a castle
  • Straw or hay for wooden animals
  • Ice for skating
  • Snow for cold mountains
  • A fence for a farm
  • Playmap for learning
  • Make a rainbow
Decorative & party ideas
  • Colorful bunting
  • Tooth fairy pillow
  • Party table cloth
  • Pinata
  • Hang in windows
  • Party favors
  • Pretend cake
  • Cover a Playstand
  • Use as gift wrap
  • Hang in doorway
  • Sunshade for car windows
  • Decorate a birthday table
  • Dye white Playsilks
  • Tooth fairy gift
  • Draw or paint on one
  • Tie a Christmas tree ornament
  • Grass for an Easter basket
  • Spooky Halloween ghost
  • New Year's Ball
  • Valentine's gift

Try Playsilks in the Water!

Put your Playsilks in water to make bubbles.

A silk & wood childhood

Play is the world of the child. Through play the child learns and discovers their inner selves and the outer world around them!

Open-ended, loose parts essential toy

Children naturally engage in deep, meaningful play when provided with simple, open-ended toys, like Playsilks.

  • 5 stars: 47 (98%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (2%)
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Caitlyn T.

My son loves it! He's made a couple homemade ones out of yarn before, but the knots always trip him up. And it's so soft! Gifts from Sarah's silks are always a big hit!

Wonderful! We are so glad the String Games are a bit hit!

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Brendalee

Love

We are so glad you love them!

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Brendalee

Love

We are so glad you love them!

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a.p.

I gave it as a gift. Looks like great quality, like everything from Sarah’s silks but I do wish it came with instructions.

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Corinna

Neat toy

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Cecilia D.
Sturdy and attractive!

Well made string games that feel smooth in the hands. Great for cats cradle type games.

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Serena

Keeping hands and minds busy…

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Sarah S.
We are absolutely obsessed with string games in our family

Love the quality and the color 5+

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veronica c.
Best Gift for giving

My 3rd and 4th graders girls loved passing these out to their friends. Great new colors!

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Fatima C.
The thinking toy

We’re both learning to use this and o love it because it keeps my daughter busy and thinking hard to get it right.

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Frau S.D.
Praktisch und schön.

Ich freue mich schon, diese Schnüre mit meiner Schulklasse auszuprobieren.

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Carol C.
A lovely string for classic finger/ hand games

I stashed this little string in my purse when visiting my granddaughter. She was thrilled to find it and played quietly while the grownups talked.

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Melanie G.
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Kathryn R.
I've been shopping from Sarah's

I've been shopping from Sarah's Silks since my daughter was born. Now I get to shop for my grandchildren and watch them play and have fun while developing their imaginations. I have always been thrilled with the quality of their products and service.

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Latista D.
Colorful and fun game for

Colorful and fun game for my children. I truly appreciate the quality of items from Sarah's silk.

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Blaire W.
Beautiful!

I was excited to get this string game for my kids! It’s beautiful, great quality, and exceeded my expectations.

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Maia N.
Beautifully made. Unlike any other

Beautifully made. Unlike any other play string I've seen. My kids are drawn in by the gorgeous quality and not only enjoy the game but also the feeling of it on their skin. Thank you Sarah's silks!

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Daniel K.
Fun

My daughter loves this game so much

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Samantha R.
Always beautiful!

Always beautiful!

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Kelly S.
Great for independent and shared play!

Loving this simple, yet beautiful string game. Great for my 6yo learning to follow directions. The different colors help in some of the string games as well.

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Sofiya C.
Beautifully made string game that’s

Beautifully made string game that’s a joy to look at and play with.

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Claire L.
I love this

I bought this for myself as I grew up in Asia and almost every kid plays it but it's hard to find in the U.S. I'm so happy to find this.

Happy to hear we were able to provide a piece of home for you!

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Samantha R.
A MUST HAVE!

These silks, those clips, this company is everything you want and need. I have so many great memories with my kids already and we get the a month into quarantine.

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Yinglan Z.
Love it

Love it

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Laura A.
Play Fort

The play fort is so AMAZING! My kids (5&2) loved it! Thank you so much for making such a great product. Easy to assemble and love that you can use it in different ways and change silks for a different look! Love it!

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Susan H.
love it also it was

love it also it was delivered pronto

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Angela D.
Love it!

Brings me back to my childhood. I love watching my children discover toys that I played with as a child. This string is beautiful.

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Amy B.
String

Beautiful pastel colors. My daughter loves the string.

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Abigail M.
Nostalgic

Remember these games from my childhood!

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Lori O.
So much fun!

My six year old son is in love with his strong game. I had no idea what a huge hit it would be. Such a wonderful, simple toy. Thank you!

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Anne D.
Smooth String

The string has a lovely texture and both kids can’t wait to try some fun string games. We’re all new to this as I never did this as a kid, so I might just be getting a string of my own!

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Armenie V.
String Games

Great little item! Brings back memories and sure to make new ones!

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Lousetta K.
A blast from the past

Still fun!

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Sara D.
So cute

Love it!!! And the material is so soft too, perfect for sweet little hands!