D2knits introduces Learn to Knit Birthday parties

D2knits, a handknit design company based in San Mateo, CA has begun to offer in-home 'Learn to Knit" parties for anyone aged 9 and up. Each participant receives instruction, an original pattern, needles and enough yarn to create a small hour-long project such as a bookmark or sachet holder.

(PRWEB) May 3, 2004 --D2knits, a handknit design company based in San Mateo, CA has begun to offer in-home 'Learn to Knit" parties for children aged 9 and older.

Deb Doyle, D2knits owner/designer, travels to the Bay Area homes for knitting instruction tailored to each childs skill level. Everyone receives a pair of knitting needles, an original pattern and enough yarn to complete a small hour-long project. Beginning knitters learn to make a simple bookmark, sachet bag or doll scarf. More experienced knitters may begin a party hat, a grown-up scarf or a Breyer Horse® blanket.
Fees are $25/child -- up to 10 children - with a minimum fee of $100 per session.

Knitting is cool and fashionable like it never was when I was growing up," says Doyle. My friends say their 12-year-old daughters are knitting in the hallways at school. Ive heard of boys having knitting recess" once a week. These parties are my way of introducing a relaxing tactile art form to the next generation."

Doyle has been knitting since she was 12. Her first real project, at the age of 16, was an Irish cableknit sweater -- not realizing this was one of the more complicated patterns a knitter could tackle. She established D2knits in 2002 to produce hand-knit scarves from original designs. Her work has been sold at Bay Area boutiques such as Leaf and Petal in Palo Alto and featured at the Appel & Frank trunk shows in San Francisco.
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Contact:    Deb Doyle, 415-577-4594, d2knits@yahoo.com