Hi, i want to tell you all about a site I just found recently, for knitters and crocheters and spinners and weavers, etc. It's called ravelry.com and there are free patterns available on it. Everything from dishcloths to baby blankets, socks to wristwarmers, all sorts of sweaters and cardigans, and a delight to use. also groups to join, eg, Dublin Knit Collective, Rainbow Stitch and Bitch group in Limerick, and other knitting groups around the country and the world!!!
http://www.ravelry.com/tour/getting-started
Try it out, you'll be hooked, just like me!!!!!
regards
zileoco