Any knitters out there?

Elliejean, a good resource to look into are the monthly knitting magazines (Simply Knitting, Knitting, Let's Knit and Knit Today). Although some of the patterns are dire (a knitted long sleeved crop top and drawstring mini skirt combo in a recent issue of Simply Knitting), they all have good illustrations, an abbreviation guide for knitting and crochet and a variety of patterns that are as simple or difficult as you're ready to tackle. As for me, my resource of choice is Ravelry. It will suck you in and not let you go if you're not careful, but it's an amazing information source for all things knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, etc. and it's all free.

If you can knit a scarf, you can knit a poncho.  Just knit two widish scarves, same size and you sew them together to form a diamond with a hole for your head.  See Maizehutton.com for Easy Poncho instructions.  You can add fringe if you like.  You can also take one scarf, twist it and sew the ends together to make a cowl.
Winter's coming -- get knittin'!

i just bought the my amazing wool, like chenile in sotfness of touch, from home bargains ( a discount store) for 39p a ball I also bought the same wool in sage to knit myself one too.