Yarn is a symbol of "love, longing and connection" in Unravel

A new developer diary for Unravel has been release featuring creative director Martin Sahlin talking about his inspiration for Yarny.
Unravel: Yarny's Inspiration Watch on YouTube
Sahlin discusses how Yarny was created, how the story in Unravel is about love, and how it influenced gameplay development.
It's really worth a watch. If you would rather read about Yarny's creation, have a look at Sahlin's post on the official website.
Announced at E3 2015, Unravel will be made available for on PC through Origin, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 9.