Originally Published for the Summer 2019 Ficstitches Yarns Kit Club

Good yarn is hard to find during the Great Depression, and since nothing goes to waste, Ned ‘unknits’ old sweaters to reuse and combine with other small leftover balls. This “Fusion” of 8 different yarns all dyed together is reminiscent of the variety of yarn she might have to work with. A lacy love knot stitch helps stretch the yarn into a lengthy wrap that can also double as a lapghan. The love knots symbolize the deep and abiding love that both Ned and her friend Al have for their families. And maybe, eventually, each other