I started to knit about 6 months ago, and now ive made myself my first knitted jacket. If your on Instagram there is pictures there, user ultima_mom. Ive knitted a dog sweater, mittens and socks.
I found many videos on youtube, i guess there is also some for left hand knitters. The circular needle is for projects that is knitting around, and i use them alot. The circular comes in various sizes, but i use them mostly for bigger projects. You can also make blankets and knit back and forth on circulars, its easyer because the heavy blanket will lay in your lap and dont press on your shoulders when you knit bigger items. I use 5 needles and circulars when i knit. 5 needles is for socks and mittens, circulars for hats and bigger projects.
You can find many nice projects on ravelry, but also the norwegian site
Garnstudio ~ DROPS Design has american recipies. Garnstudio has some nice dog sweaters
Now im knitting socks for my children, and after ill be knitting an ipad cover for my brothers ipad.
Wishing you good luck with all your projects! And remember to dont quit, there are many videos that will help you when you dont understand and get stuck.