Hi,
Something that you might consider is an afghan using large needles. It's quick and there are easy patterns so you don't get discouraged on your first project when it takes forever to see any progress. Leisure arts has a book called "Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans" it uses size 17 circular needles and 2 strands of yarn at the same time. I use a size 15 because the 17 circular is almost impossible to find. Since it is an afghan the stitch gauge is not essential like it would be in say a sweater. Good luck and happy knitting