Kids Help Stitch the Bridge

One person, one panel by Christine G.

With 586 Community-made blanket-like panels, we are close to approaching our 600 Panel Goal.

Some brave folks took on a whole panel. This was no small feat.  Panels measure 34″ × 72″ in size – think single bed cover or over the sofa throw.

Mother/Daughter pair by Regina S. and Kathryn S.

Other clever folks teamed up with a friend or family member. We’ve received several team panels from mothers and daughters of all ages.

Finally, the really clever folks joined up with a whole team of people like this kindergarten class who worked together on their panel part.

Teens at Allegheny Youth Development help Knit the Bridge photo by Randy Loew 90.5 wesa

Knit the Bridge has had great participation from the age 6-17 set. To date we’re 286 kids strong… knitting, crocheting, weaving, joining, and finger knitting for the bridge.

And the local NPR station took a closer look at how teenage boys on the Northside have been involved in KtB: http://wesa.fm/post/meet-teen-boys-who-will-help-knit-andy-warhol-bridge#.UcrStpI2SC0.facebook

Thanks to the many young stitchers who have helped make this possible!

More Panels by Young Stitchers…

Panel designed and joined by Paulson Community Center

The Neighborhood Academy students designed and stitched this panel

By Montessori Centre Academy

Kids at the Allentown Library Pop Up created this work of art

Teens at Allegheny Youth Development stitched parts of this panel

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