The Yarn Cloud

I trotted inside, shaking the last stray flurry of snow right off my sneakers! Up on the wide arm of the big armchair, someone had tossed a chunky mustard-yellow knit beanie. Sitting right on the crown was a giant, fluffy yarn pom-pom! Total invitation. I scrambled up the woven fabric, planted my feet against the ribbing, and gave the fuzzy ball an experimental nudge with my plush forehead. Boof! It pushed back with the softest, springiest bounce. I wrapped both arms around its puffy round belly, tucked my knees up, and let myself melt into the wool. The ultimate winter-day pillow!