In the beginning, it doesn't matter that you may not use these first few patterns. It is important to learn how to do a few simple tasks correctly. Start with something easy-like a brown hackle wet fly or a woolly worm nymph. From here we can go to more difficult patterns like dry flies, streamers, bass bugs, saltwater patterns, etc. Again these hook patterns could be used interchangeably.
Nothing beats personal instruction.
If you are in an area with there is a local Trout Unlimited, go there and seek personal help. These groups often run fly tying classes for a nominal fee-usually the cost of materials. If all those avenues lead nowhere, buy an instructional video and a pattern book. Books - for tying instructions Skip Morris' Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple is one of the nicest we have seen recently. Videos - for the best in basics try Fly Tying Basics by Jack Dennis.