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Grandpa Earl Took Up Knitting. Skye Took Up the Blue Yarn.

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Grandpa Earl has taken up knitting, and Skye has taken up being knitted into it. He sits on the couch in his denim shirt and overalls, glasses perched low, needles clicking away with a look of gentle concentration and a smile tugging at his mouth. Skye sits on the floor right in front of him, absolutely tangled in loops of pale blue yarn. Strands wrap over her paws, drape across her chest, and trail off in every direction, yet she grins up with her tongue showing, as if this is the best game she has played all week. A basket of yarn balls sits nearby, promising plenty more where that came from.

As funny as it looks, yarn and string are worth keeping away from pets when you are not supervising. If a dog or cat swallows a long piece of string or yarn, it can cause a serious intestinal problem known as a linear foreign body, which often needs veterinary treatment. Knitting needles, sewing pins, and buttons can also be hazards. Storing projects in a lidded basket or bag, and picking up stray bits after a session, keeps craft time safe. If you ever suspect your pet has swallowed yarn, call your vet promptly rather than waiting.

Skye seems to be wearing the yarn rather than eating it, which is a relief. Earl, for his part, is either very patient or very determined to finish that row before untangling anybody.

One thing is clear: whatever he is knitting, Skye has already decided it belongs to her.

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