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Grandma Hazel Was Knitting a Scarf. Marmalade Had Other Plans for the Yarn.

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The knitting needles are still clicking, but the project has acquired an unexpected passenger. Grandma Hazel, white hair twisted up in a loose bun and glasses perched on her nose, keeps working at a cream-colored stitch while Marmalade sits squarely in her lap. The orange tabby is wrapped in loops of yarn like a parcel, strands draped over his back and around his paws, yet he gazes off with perfect dignity as if nothing unusual is happening. Behind them, a basket overflows with balls of wool, a blue throw rests on the armchair and a mug waits on the side table.

Cats and yarn are a classic pairing, but it is one that deserves supervision. Batting at a dangling strand taps into a cat's natural hunting instincts, which is why yarn is so irresistible. The danger comes if a cat swallows string, yarn or thread. Long, thin materials can cause serious problems in the digestive tract, and this is an emergency that needs a vet right away. A safer approach is to put yarn away when you are not actively knitting and offer wand toys or crinkle balls for play. Never pull on a strand that is hanging from a cat's mouth; call your vet instead.

Knitting is a soothing, rhythmic hobby, and many people enjoy having a pet nearby while they work. Cats seem to find knitting laps especially appealing, with all that warmth and gentle motion.

Marmalade may have turned a scarf into a cat cozy, but Hazel looks more amused than annoyed. Some projects are just meant to be shared.

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