I just saw an add on TV for one of those weekly magazine thingies where you build a collection over time at the newsagency.

This one was for knitting and the first week cost 2.95 but included a how to knit DVD, needles, wool and a pattern book. I don't know how good it would be or anything else about it but it would be a cheap way for people to try it out and learn how as you couldn't buy a pair of needles and a ball of wool for that.

I didn't even catch what it was called but I guess the newsagency would know.