Braided Yarn Steps

I hopped down from the low stool onto the floor, landing with a quiet puff. Right in front of me sat a giant floor cushion made of oversized knit ropes! I leaned forward, sniffing the woolly air. Such massive loops! I took an eager step forward, and plop—my stubby foot sank straight down between two thick yarn braids. Stuck! Wiggling did nothing, so I planted both paws against the neighbouring ridge and pushed with all my weight. Pop! My foot snapped right out. Stepping in the gaps was a trap, so I carefully balanced along the crest of each loop instead, hopping from one soft ridge to the next without sinking.