Under No Circumstances
One of the guiding rules that govern our household is ‘don’t dress the cats.’ Yes, the kitten overlords are dedicated naturists. We tried a brief flirtation with collars, but even that ended in failure. So you may be a bit surprised when I show you this picture. Levon was certainly surprised that I interrupted his morning nap to do anything so undignified (you can see his shame).
But never fear. That is absolutely positively not a kitten hat (it doesn’t really suit him anyways, he prefers something a bit more classically shaped). It is, alas, a toe hat.
For you see, on Tuesday, my mom slipped and fell and broke her ankle. She’s in a splint for a bit while we wait to hear what happens next. And apparently, her toes are cold. Now generally, knitters do this thing where they think ‘hmmm, it’s cold, I should knit a sweater.’ That response isn’t actually terribly practical when a whole sweater is required. It does, however, work surprisingly well when it’s just some toes that are cold. I’ve whipped out two little toe hats (I’m unsure of the sizing required so one is bigger and one is smaller). Somehow I could not convince Levon (or any of the other cats) to model the other one, so I’ll leave it to your imagination.
Also, if you hear I’ve been smothered in my sleep, you’ll know it was Levon and you’ll know he was justified.
Thanks Hunter, it is very cute and in one of my favorite colors. My toes will be pleased to have the toe warmers regardless of color or design. It may insult Levon’s dignity, but cats do need the occasional reminder that they are members of the family who need to contribute to the greater good. Serving as a model seems to fall in that category since distance makes it unrealistic for him to curl up and nap with me.
Thanks…it is really adorable. Mom
Hope you are feeling better soon and that your ankle heals “quick like a cat”. (that’s what my mom always said when she was trying to hurry me along) : )
Nocturne won’t wear a collar either. Then again, Nocturne rules our house, and she needs no identification to let people know that she is Princess To Be Adored.
I hope your mother’s ankle heals quickly and requires no painful procedures.
Yes, Levon, does look upset, but perhaps that is only because he had chosen to nap on a rug colored to coordinate so well with his fur, and then you brought a clashing purple into the picture.
Wow, you can indeed see his shame. But it sounds like a really good thing to knit for your mom. I have had two friends with broken toes lately, and it’s no fun at all. Here’s to smooth healing! (and warm toes)
Oh my. I had a broken ankle last year, and it was not fun. It took forever to heal. :(. Praying your mom gets through this quickly!
I hated having my toes hanging out. I used one of my husband’s tube socks to cover the toe end of my cast, but I knit several “toe cozies” for going out. :). You need to knit them in all of your mother’s favorite colors to compliment what she is wearing!
Wow, that is one beautiful cat!
(Oh, and the “toe cozy” is very pretty, too.)
The correct word is Naturist. A naturalist is someone who observes and teaches nature, although most cats are usually nature observers :). I do get a chuckle out of the cat in the hat.
Ah, good catch, rather goofy typo, thanks!