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S T U D E N T S
What age do students have to be?
Most of our students are age 8 - 13, but NAMPs can include children of any age up to 18.
What about boys?
Can boys join the program? YES! Approximately 30% of our participants are boys,
who are natural stitchers. Traditionally, knitting was a man's trade.
Only after the invention of the knitting machine in the Renaissance period did
knitting become predominantly a woman's past-time.
What kinds of things do we make?
In knit and crochet programs, each student will start by making a simple book mark
to learn the basic stitch. We also encourage students to make a simple square to
contribute to a blanket which is given to charity. Other projects include: hats,
scarves, mittens, bags, small animals and toys as well as larger projects such
as sweaters. Students learning to needlepoint or cross-stitch will each receive
a kit for a simple canvas, which can then be framed or incorporated into something
like a pillow.
K N I T T I N G
What's the difference between crocheting and knitting?
Perhaps the most obvious difference is that crocheting uses only one needle with a hook,
whereas knitting uses two (or more) needles simultaneously.
What's the difference between English and Continental knitting?
English is "throw-style" with the yarn held in the right hand, for right-handers.
Continental is "pick-style", and the yarn is held in the left hand for right-handers.
M E N T O R S
What age must mentors be?
Any adult who loves the needle arts, male or female, can be a great mentor.
What's my time commitment?
One hour per week for the duration of the NAMP’s sessions
plus one to two hours for a training session.
Who will I be mentoring?
Children of all ages who are participating in a Needle Arts Mentoring Program.
Note that although several of the programs have focused on "at-risk" kids, this is not the norm.
The Needle Arts Mentoring Program is open to ALL children.
What about supplies?
Start-up supplies are provided: needles, yarn and "How to Knit" book for each knitter;
hook, yarn and "How to Crochet" book for each crocheter;
cross-stitch kit with needle and "How to Embroider/Cross-stitch" book for each cross-stitcher;
needlepoint kit with needle and "How to Needlepoint" book for each needlepointer.
Will I be left alone with my child?
No. All programs are in a group setting.
Will there be supervision?
Yes. Each program has a Volunteer Coordinator, the main contact with NAMP headquarters,
who should be at each program meeting. Most school groups will have professionals in the
building during the times the programs meet.
Will I need to be a needle arts instructor?
No. Just teach your child how to stitch in the needle arts discipline that your NAMP is offering,
just like someone taught you.
Will it matter what style I use to stitch?
No. You may teach your child any style of stitching that you are comfortable with.
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