Pairing socks is something most of us have done thousands of times, which is exactly why this game feels so familiar and comfortable. Tip the socks out, look closely at the patterns and colours, and find each matching pair. Then clip the pair together with a wooden peg, or peg them along a string like a little washing line.

What you get

• 16 pairs of card socks (32 socks) in bright, different patterns
• 16 wooden pegs
• 1 storage bag
• Each sock is about 12 x 7 cm (4.7 x 2.8 in); each peg is about 1.1 cm (0.4 in) wide

Ways to use it

• Match and peg: find the pairs and clip them together. Start with just four or five pairs and add more as confidence grows.
• Washing line: hang a piece of string between two chairs and peg the pairs along it, just like hanging out the washing.
• Sort by colour: group all the pink, blue or yellow socks together, then look for the exact matches.
• Chat while you play: it’s a lovely way to start a conversation about wash days, favourite colours or knitting socks for the family.

Squeezing the pegs is gentle exercise for the fingers and hands, and spotting the patterns keeps the eyes and mind busy. A carer or caregiver can sit alongside and help, or it can be enjoyed independently.

Contains small parts. Sizes are approximate.