Somewhere there's probably someone who could show you how to get started ..and do basic even knit purl stitch in less than 1 hr. And probably a nice person who would appreciate some chat also.

I think my mother showed me the start-up when I was around 13 years old for half an hr. and then I followed up with a book. I only did simple stuff, scarves and tank tops (if anyone recalls 1970's, wool tank tops were the range..worn over a long sleeved shirt.) I dropped it after I got hooked onto sewing for the next 2 decades thereafter.

Any handicraft is worth learning....and even if one drops it, one is in a better position to assess craftmanship and quality of other people's work when given as a gift or when buying.