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She Only Planned to Knit a Few Rows. Then the Ragdoll Got Involved.

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Grandma Ruth only meant to finish a few rows. Now she is smiling down at her needles while Willow sprawls across the tabletop, completely wrapped in loops of cream yarn. Strands crisscross her fluffy belly, drape over her paws, and trail off the edge of the table. Willow looks up with innocent blue eyes, as though she has no idea how any of this happened. A mug of tea, a little potted succulent, and a soft folded throw complete the cozy scene.

Yarn is one of the classic cat toys in pictures, but it deserves supervision in real life. Long strings, yarn, thread, and ribbon can be dangerous if a cat swallows them, because they can cause serious problems in the digestive tract. If you knit or sew around cats, store your skeins in a lidded basket or a zippered project bag and put them away when you step out of the room. If you ever see a string hanging from a cat's mouth or under its tail, do not pull it; call your vet right away. Safer ways to satisfy the urge to chase include wand toys used together, crinkle balls, and toy mice.

Thankfully, Willow seems perfectly content in her yarn cocoon, and Ruth looks more amused than annoyed. The scarf may be delayed a day or two. Some interruptions are worth it.

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