Grandpa Was Halfway Through a Row When Pearl Became the Yarn Ball
Grandpa works two wooden needles with calm, practiced hands, a small cream-colored piece taking shape in front of him. His cardigan is warm and his glasses reflect the window light. On the rug below, Pearl the white Poodle sits wrapped in loops of yarn, strands draped across her back and around her paws like a very strange, very fluffy scarf. She looks up with a calm, innocent expression, as if the whole thing were entirely accidental. A laundry basket and a stack of books stand nearby. Thin strands stretch all the way across the floor, as if she had run a marathon through them.
Yarn and string can be dangerous for pets. If a dog swallows thread or yarn, it can cause serious digestive problems, so it is important to keep craft supplies out of reach and to put the basket away when you step out of the room. If you notice your dog has eaten any, call your vet right away. A safe alternative is to give her a dog-friendly toy to play with while you work, so she can feel included without the risk.
Fortunately, Pearl seems more tangled than interested, and Grandpa can gently untie her. It will take a few minutes, a bit of patience, and probably a treat. Knitting day just got a lot more interesting. The scarf, at least, has a certain unplanned charm.
