Knitting patterns

[MabelKnit]

I'm learning how to knit as I've given up smoking. I'm on week 4 and still have a little bit of a craving and a friends suggested knitting. Can anyone suggest a store that sells knitting patterns or are they a thing of the past?

[craft1948]

I get mine from my local craft shop.......look in your Yellow pages.

[Mamyalynne]

If you google free knitting patterns there are many sites you can download them from.

[MabelKnit]

Thankyou all, i'll go google

[boxtops]

Look on eBay, there are loads there!

[spudqueen]

Look in yellow pages for your nearest wool shop, they will be able to help you choose a pattern and the wool and will be able to help if you get stuck. Markets often have a wool stall aswell (all wool shops/stalls sell patterns).

[shaneystar2]

Good selection of knitting patterns and wool .Lots of up to date patterns .
http://www.knitting-yarn.co.uk/
And they have a forum where beginners are welcome .
Also
http://www.kingcole.co.uk/

Some John Lewis stores also have workshops run by Rowan .But their wool etc is on the expensive side .
Wilkinsons sell cheap wool in a variety of colours and markets often have a wool stall..
If you Google watch out for American patterns .They use different needle sizes to us different yarn weights and different instructions . They also knit a lot on circular needles knitting which can be confusing for a beginner .Stick to UK sites .