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A seal point Birman cat with blue eyes sits wrapped in pink, blue and cream yarn beside a tipped-over knitting basket. 8 / 30

The Knitting Basket Tipped Over, and the Birman Became a Present

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The knitting basket has rolled onto its side, and balls of pink, blue, and cream yarn have bounced across the floor in every direction. Sitting right in the center, a seal point Birman with sapphire eyes is wrapped in loose loops from chest to toes, with her white paws neatly tied like tiny mittens. A small smile curls her lips, as if she thinks the new outfit suits her.

Birmans are medium-to-large, silky-coated cats known for their blue eyes and white paws, often called gloves. They tend to be gentle, affectionate, and sociable, and many enjoy following their people from room to room. Yarn is a classic cat magnet because it moves, bounces, and begs to be batted. It can also be risky. If a cat swallows string or yarn, it can tangle inside the digestive system and become an emergency, so it is safest to keep yarn in a closed bin and never leave a cat alone with it. If you find her tangled, calmly unwind the loops rather than pulling, and cut the strands if you need to. A wand toy on a short string that you control makes a much safer substitute, and if she swallows any, call your vet.

The Birman is in no hurry, though. She seems quite content to sit in her handmade shawl while someone else figures out where each ball goes.

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