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Grandpa Was Knitting Peacefully. Then He Looked Down at Copper's Paws.

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Click, click go the knitting needles, and Harold is making slow, steady progress on a pale cream square. He sits on the couch in his red flannel shirt and wire glasses, smiling down at his work. Copper sits right beside him, and somehow the yarn has found its way around the dog's white front paws in a loose, looping tangle that trails across the cushions. Copper gazes off with an innocent expression that suggests he has no idea how it happened. Balls of yarn in pink and cream fill a basket on the table, along with a teacup, eyeglasses, and a stack of books, while sunlight glows through the curtains.

Herding dogs like Border Collies are often fascinated by anything that moves, and a trailing strand of yarn can be irresistible. A tangle around the paws is usually harmless if someone is there to free the dog, but swallowed yarn or string is a real danger, since it can cause serious intestinal problems that need urgent veterinary care. Keeping yarn in a lidded basket and putting projects away when you step out of the room helps prevent accidents. Offering a sturdy chew toy or a puzzle feeder while you knit can give a curious dog something better to focus on.

Harold doesn't seem bothered in the least. He will untangle his helper soon enough, and Copper will likely find his way into the yarn again. In this house, every knitting project comes with a little extra fur and a lot of love.

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