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Grandpa Picked Up His Knitting Needles. Sapphire Picked Up the Yarn.

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Grandpa Walter's needles are working away at a cream-colored project, but his lap has been taken over. He sits on a textured sofa in a heavy cable-knit cardigan, glasses low on his nose, focused on his stitches with a faint smile. Sapphire lies across his knees on her back and side, completely wrapped in loops of white yarn, one dark paw batting at a strand. Her bright blue eyes peek out from her dark mask with an expression of mischief. A framed picture, a mug and a potted plant sit on the shelf behind them.

Yarn play is a classic cat pastime because dangling, moving strands trigger natural hunting instincts. The fun has a serious side, though. If a cat swallows yarn, string or thread, it can cause dangerous intestinal problems that require urgent veterinary care. That is why knitters with cats often keep yarn in closed bags or bowls with a lid and offer wand toys or kicker toys as safer alternatives. If you ever see string hanging from a cat's mouth or rear end, do not pull it; call your vet right away. Siamese cats are famously curious and playful, so extra supervision helps.

Knitting is a relaxing, meditative craft that many people enjoy well into their later years, and a cat nearby only adds to the cozy atmosphere.

Sapphire seems to believe she is the true purpose of this project. Walter may be knitting a sweater, but she is clearly the one getting wrapped.

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