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Ruth Is Not the Only One Knitting Here: Maple Added Her Own Loops

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The knitting began neatly, and then Maple joined in. Strands of cream yarn loop across the big tabby's chest and paws, around her tail and halfway to the floor, a web of cotton that nobody planned. Nora keeps working anyway, glasses on her nose and a second pair pushed up in her silver hair, calmly looping the needles. A basket overflowing with balls of yarn sits on the table behind them with a succulent, a lamp, a cup of tea and a window full of soft light.

Yarn has been a cat toy for generations, but it is safer to enjoy it from a distance. Cats can swallow string, yarn and thread, which can wrap around the intestines and become a medical emergency. If your cat has eaten any, or you see a string hanging from her mouth, do not pull it, and call your vet right away. Keep your knitting in a closed basket or bag when you are not working, and offer toys that are made for cats. Wand toys used with supervision let her chase and pounce without risk. Maine Coons are playful well into adulthood, so a daily play session is a good habit.

Nora knows she should untangle things, and she probably will. For now the project is going along beautifully, and the cat is purring. Perhaps this scarf will end up with a few extra loops. A little chaos is a fair price for such good company, and there is always more yarn in the basket.

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