Knitters and Cats
What is it about knitters and cats?
I’ve been wandering around (through?) the Knitting Bloggers Ring and am amazed by the number of knitters with cats. Actually, maybe it’s not so amazing as cats seem to have surpassed dogs as the leading pet in the U.S. (52.9 million dogs and 59.1 million cats as of 1996). And then *we’ve* got enough to make up for at least 19 or 20 knitters that don’t have cats…
Maybe it’s something to do with the love of fiber and the love of a soft companion sitting beside you as you knit (or sometimes deciding that the yarn or needles were theirs). Cat’s are amazing. How can something that can be such an utter pain in the a** one minute turn into such a loving and cute little thing the next (little? Can you really call 17 lbs little?) is beyond me.
OKC: As usual with me, I’ve forsaken everything else (for the next week at least) for the Qiviut Mobius (Moebius). I tried taking some pictures yesterday, but I’m really not far enough along to really show what it looks like. It’s lovely, fuzzy and extremely light. I’m not sure I’m every going to be able to capture on film (well, actually on bytes) what it really looks like, but hopefully in a few more days, I’ll have enough knitted to post something.
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Nicole F. wrote:
I love knitting, and yes, I have a cat (or a cat has me). Growing up with cats made me want one of my one when it was possible. I’m not sure how big Tiger is, but you definitely know it when he plops down on my chest while I’m in bed. lol As for knitting and cats, I’ve had him a year longer than I have been knitting. He rarely plays with my yarn, but he does love to kneed the softest yarns/knitted fabrics. It’s too cute! I can gauge the softness factor if Tiger makes a beeline for a new creation.
Posted on 31-Jan-03 at 5:03 pm | Permalink
Stefanie wrote:
I have two cats, we’ve had cats around the house since I was young, and I just like to be around them…little living things (13-pounders.)They both like to knead knitted fabric and pull loops out, etc. I made them some I-cord toys and they seem to like them…they drag them around everywhere. Until they see me knitting, then they have to come over and help out.
Posted on 02-Feb-03 at 1:53 pm | Permalink