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Knit the Bridge Pittsburgh: The Final Project

View of the yarn-bombed Andy Warhol bridge, as taken from the North Shore walkway
View of the yarn-bombed Andy Warhol bridge, as taken from the North Shore walkway

If you live in the tri-state area or have read one of my old posts, you probably know about “Knit the Bridge”–the largest yarn bombing in the US.  The community project got lots of coverage, a write-up by the Huffington Post along with local news coverage.

Nothing brings a community together quite like a yarn-covered bridge.

I was part of the “knit-in” two Sundays ago when the installation was first taking place. The Knit the Bridge group made a Facebook plea for more black railings and the hookers answered. About 20 people gathered in a tent at the base of the bridge to knit and crochet a couple more feet of fabric in the last hours before the installation.

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Finishing black railings in the Knitting & Crocheting tent at Knit the Bridge, Sunday, August 11th

This past Sunday, August 25th, was the official “Knit the Bridge Community Celebration“. The bridge was closed to vehicles as booths with artists, crafters, free yoga and food vendors filled the center lanes. People of the community were invited to come downtown to check out the bridge first-hand and celebrate the history-making yarn installation. It was great to be part of such a positive event made me proud to live in the city of Pittsburgh.

Here are some close-up pics of the panels–some of them being installed a few weeks ago–as well as the finished project. The aptly covered bridge is the Andy Warhol or 7th street bridge on the North Shore of Pittsburgh – right by the Pirate’s home of PNC Park.  The installation will be up until early September (the 4th?) so if you’re heading to a game or walking through the Cultural District in the next couple days, be sure to check it out. To learn more about Knit the Bridge, check them out here.

Volunteers installing hand-made knit and crochet panels
Volunteers installing hand-made knit and crochet panels
One of my favorite panels. Crocheters, are you not impressed by this cool design?!
One of my favorite panels. Crocheters, are you not impressed by this cool design?!
Shot of the installed panels during the Community Celebration.
Shot of the installed panels during the Community Celebration.

2 Comments

  • Jessica

    August 31, 2013

    Cool!! I think I’d nver have the patience to make something that was just going to be on display though. I’m a function person! That crochet piece was great 🙂 Really simple, too, though it looks complex. Gotta love granny squares!

  • Cristiano

    November 11, 2015

    Great job on the hat! W/the shape that the economy is in right now, I feel like more & more poelpe are going to be making gifts (which to me are SO much more special). the Mom & Daughter pics~precious!

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