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Otis Was Making Good Progress on the Knitting. Then Clementine Joined In.

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Otis is knitting with steady hands and a half-smile, cream yarn looping between his fingers and needles, when Clementine decides the project needs her. She is on her back in his lap, calico belly up, white paws tangled in the yarn, loops wrapped over her legs and around her middle. Her eyes are wide and a little guilty. Around them, balls of yarn fill a wicker basket, a coffee mug sits on the floor, and a plaid blanket drapes the sofa behind. The room is warm and quiet, though the quiet is clearly about to be interrupted by a lot of untangling.

Yarn is one of those things many cats find irresistible, but it can be a real hazard. Cats may chew or swallow strands, and a long piece of string can cause serious trouble if swallowed. That is why it is best to put yarn away in a closed bin or basket when you are not actively knitting, and to keep needles out of reach. If your cat does get tangled, stay calm, hold her gently, and unwind slowly rather than pulling. If a strand is in her mouth, do not yank it, and call your vet right away. Wand toys or a lightweight ball give her the same chase-and-grab fun without the danger.

Otis puts his needles down and starts working out where the yarn ends and Clementine begins. It may take a little while, but she is probably going to supervise the whole thing.

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