Simple crocheting is easy - you can learn the basic stitches in a day. My grandmother taught me how to crochet the summer I turned 14, and I never forgot how. It's a great way to keep your hands busy because they're moving so quickly. I tried knitting when I was little, but I'd always drop a stitch in every row, so would end up with a pennant-shaped scarf

I think it's great that you're taking up a new craft.