Because we love cats – they are soft and fluffy – not much different than the softest of yarns. Because cats clearly enjoy the knitting process – they keep the knitter company, often on her lap. Because no cat gives its owner a disapproving look when she brings home a new bag of yarns, even if there is yarn stashed everywhere. Because a cat sees what others do not – the true value of a knitting project lying unattended on the couch.