I knit quite often with my 7 cats about but must admit that now I have started using circular needles instead of straight ones as they can be used to knit in the round and straight.
I also crochet with my 7 cats around.
Little hint to stop them attacking the wool is use the wool from the inside first instead of the outside as they can not see the wool moving as easy (well not until you are near the end of the ball, lol)
Knitting wise since a week before xmas have done
Matching hat and scarf
6 Baby sets (Matinee coat, bonnet, bootees & mittens)
5 small baby hats
Slouchy hat
2 baby wrap over cardigans
baby room to grow jumper
Chunky cardigan
Baby jumper
2 Cable baby hats