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A grandma in a green cardigan knits in an armchair while an Abyssinian cat sits in her lap tangled in loops of cream yarn. 18 / 29

Grandma Loretta Was Halfway Through Her Knitting When Saffron Decided to Help

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Loops of cream yarn are everywhere: draped over the armchair, coiled across Grandma Loretta's lap, and wound around one very guilty-looking Abyssinian. Saffron sits right in the middle of the mess, front paws resting on the strands, glancing back over her shoulder as if to ask what all the fuss is about. Grandma Loretta, in a green cardigan and gray tee, keeps her needles moving with a patient smile. A basket of yarn balls in soft blues and pinks sits at her feet, and a teacup, stacked books, and a houseplant rest nearby.

Yarn and cats are a classic pairing in pictures, but in real life it is a combination to supervise closely. String, yarn, ribbon, and thread can be dangerous if swallowed, because they can tangle in a cat's intestines and may need emergency care. The tiny backward-facing barbs on a cat's tongue make it hard for them to spit string out once they start chewing. Keeping knitting projects in a closed bag or basket with a lid when not in use is a simple fix. Playful breeds like Abyssinians love anything that moves, so offering a wand toy or a crinkle ball during knitting time can keep paws busy elsewhere.

Still, there is no denying the comedy here. Grandma Loretta's project may take an extra hour to untangle, but she will have a funny story for the family. Saffron, meanwhile, appears completely unbothered by her new outfit.

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