Fun with String: A Collection of String Games, Useful Braiding and Weaving, Knot Work and Magic with String and Rope

by Joseph Leeming

Book Overview

If you want to know what you can do with string, you need look no further. This book gives more than 150 delightful and practical uses carefully selected from magicians' and seaman's manuals, craft books, accounts of native games, and other widely scattered sources. Ranging from tricks and games to serious knotwork and netting, they will keep you entertained while opening up a host of new crafts and recreational areas. For those interested in magic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486230635
• ISBN13: 9780486230634
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9

Customer Reviews

A wonderful book for old and young

I have just started getting involved with braiding and knots, and this book was wonderful, so many and idea's. Easy to follow instruction. Even magic tricks. I have even entertained some young children with some of the magic tricks.

I love this book!

I first saw this book in the public library. The book was so old and well used I was afraid it was out of print. I'm so glad to have found it here. It is such a great book, it's the kind you want to keep on hand. I didn't want to have to run to the library, and hope it was there, every time I wanted to use it. It's not just for kids, it's just kid sized. This book shares the history of and useful information of some of the knots. It's well illustrated and has clearly written instructions so I can learn to make the knots. My 10 yr. old son loves this book too. This book has a wide variety to choose from: -Magic with String and Rope, -Knots, Splices, Fancy Knot Work, -Useful Things Made From Rope and String, -Braiding, -String Games and Figures.My son & I ARE having lots of fun with Fun With String.

Fun project ideas & basic knots; Found it in the library

This small-format book is loaded with information & project ideas: belts, lanyards, mats, plus games & tricks. It also includes fingerweaving, spool knitting, lanyard, flat & round braiding-- string figures, too. Plenty of illustrations. First saw it at the public library but want my own copy!