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Community Documented Images of the Install
Knit the Bridge has been an awesome journey of collaboration. Just as we’ve collaborated to put it up, so too are many different individuals and groups working on documenting the process. Enjoy this collection of images from a variety of photographers and vantage points. Want to see more? Check out recent media coverage: POP City […]
Meet the KtB Team: Cindy Carroll
Cindy Carroll has been one of our most reliable KtB volunteers. Earlier this year she took on the task of co-leading our bits & pieces assembly team, meeting every other Thursday evening to piece those bits into full sized panels. Recently she’s taken on the thankless task of making railings on the bulky machine. Her […]
Still accepting donations!
We are celebrating the success of our Indiegogo campaign: we were able to raise $20,727 of our $35,000 goal! Thank you to everyone for your contributions. Even though the campaign is over, Knit the Bridge is still accepting donations. To donate, you can visit our website and simply click the yellow “Donate” button on the […]
Support Knit the Bridge
Knit the Bridge has officially launched our indiegogo campaign… and folks are wondering what in the world that is… Indiegogo is an online fundraising campaign (you may be familiar with Kickstarter) that uses a fundraising strategy called crowd sourcing. It’s a way for us to raise funds just like we’ve created Knit the Bridge. Everyone […]
Installation Time! (August 10th and 11th)
Are you ready to make history? Because we are. Knit the Bridge is getting ready for the Installation, Monitoring, and Removal of this historic piece of artwork and we need you to help put it up, keep it safe, and bring it down. While the upper installation will be done by professional riggers, the ground […]
Westmoreland County Knits the Bridge
Community Leader and guest blogger Amy Rustic talks about Westmoreland involvement from the Greensburg area. From the start Knit the Bridge has had great support from stitchers in every Southwestern Pennsylvanian county. Amy’s group formed in the Greensburg area and were responsible for at least (and this could be a total underestimation) 20 panels and […]
June 1st Panel and Pieces Deadline
June 1st is the deadline for Panels and Partial Panels. We have enough folks signed up, but now we need you to follow through and bring us your works of art. You can drop off your knit and crochet items at any one of our Drop-Off Points. Please remember to attach a label (you can […]
Meet the KtB Team: Kirsten Ervin!
Kirsten Ervin taught Knit the Bridge’s lead artist a lot of what she knows, so it’s only fitting that Kirsten would play a key role at Knit the Bridge as our Accessibility Coordinator. As an Accessible Art Instructor and Consultant, Kirsten has experience thinking, designing, and advocating for inclusion and accessibility. Learn more about Kirsten […]
Meet the KtB Team: Norman Beck!
Introducing Norman Beck, Technical Advisor for the Upper Level Installation! While you might not have seen Norman knitting for the bridge, he has played a crucial role working behind the scenes with riggers, engineers, public works, and machine knitters. Often, you can find Norman at Knit the Bridge functions spreading the word and using the […]
Spring Upcoming Events
Hi folks! Knit the Bridge has a lot going on this spring. So we wanted to take a moment and highlight events and activities. If they’re listed here or on our calendar, you’re welcome to join! Upcoming APRIL EVENTS Wednesday, April 10th, 12 noon -2pm -Knit In at the Homewood Library, 7101 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, […]
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