Knitty.com

This is a great online magazine with knitting, crochet, spinning and more. They have lots of free patterns, a great tutorial section, and fun recommendations.

Ravelry.com

This website is a database of patterns, yarns, and projects that people have made. It has a great search function that will help you find just the right pattern.

Tin Can Knits

Tin Can Knits has lots of great patterns, tutorials, and inspiration.

I often recommend that new knitters start here as they have great simple, stylish patterns for the whole family.

Knits and Sutures

Need some great tutorials on how to do a decrease, increase or something else? Knits and Sutures has lots of great video tutorials

Knitting on needle

This brilliant designer has colorful project, tutorial videos, and patterns for you to make.

Though these might be on the advanced side, they are still good inspiration.

Yamagata

Follow yamagata for great designs, tons of inspiration and lots of knowledge.

We have done classes of these knits in the past. I think I will have to make the tie she is showing off in her most recent posts.

Wool and Pine Design

I love all the patterns I have made from this designer. They have just the right amount of whimsy for me.

You should check out their patterns and tutorials.