If it involves a needle of any kind, thread, fabric or any textiles, I've probably tried it at least.and I've taught myself to do most of them. I think crochet is easier than knitting, and tatting is the most difficult.I always wanted to take a class in bobbin lace as that looks the most difficult to me, but just never got around to it.........(thank heaven) as there are not enough hours in the day as it is. a very easy learners project is to knit dish cloths out of knit crosheen. I used to make a lot of them for gifts. there used to be a series of booklets called "Teach yourself to knit" or "Teach yourself to crochet" I found those to be the easiest teaching aids.
Good luck with your new project.