I tried making a knit & crochet balaclava as a total beginner ✸ + free digital knitting planner

Join the free Fiber Arts Planner Beta here: https://warmdatastudio.com/b/fiberart... Can I learn to knit and crochet in one project…as a total beginner? In this cozy studio vlog, I attempt to make a balaclava using both crochet granny squares and knitted ribbing (plus I-cord!) - this is how my fiber arts journey began recently, in December 2025. This video follows my real beginner knitting and crochet journey: the confusion, the tiny wins, the mistakes, and the magic of watching yarn slowly turn into something wearable (: If you're learning to knit, learning to crochet, or experimenting with your first fiber arts projects (or anything else, really) - you’re not alone ✸ ✸ The balaclava tutorial I followed, by [@rose.thornsandneedles](   / @rose.thornsandneedles  ) :    • Granny Square Ski Helmet Hood - Crochet Ba...   (Highly recommend if you want to try it yourself! (: ) As I’ve been learning, I realized I wanted a calm way to track my projects, yarn stash, and pattern ideas…so I started building a cozy digital Fiber Arts Planner in Notion. And I’m currently looking for 15 founding beta testers to help shape it before release! (: If you love: ✸ knitting and/or crochet ✸ yarn organization ✸ tracking your WIPs ✸ cozy creative systems …you can join the beta here: ✸ https://warmdatastudio.com/b/70DLq my partner's music - Selbstobjekt:   / selbstobjekt   — On this channel, I explore fiber arts, playful making, and the digital systems I build to support creative projects in a gentle, sustainable way. I believe creating should feel grounding and joyful - not just chaotic!^^ ✸ Chapters ✸ 00:00 ✸ the knitting & crochet journey begins! 01:22 ✸ learning to crochet as a total beginner 05:44 ✸ feline interlude (a.k.a just some cat content) 07:06 ✸ learning to knit as a total beginner 11:05 ✸ how I organize my yarn, crochet & knitting projects in Notion 11:55 ✸ reflecting on making the balaclava 16:25 ✸ join the fiber arts planner beta for free ✸ (: Sending warm cyber hugs :3 ✸ Eileen ✸ ~~~~~~~~ ✸ Grab my free Quarterly Business Reset Workbook: https://warmdatastudio.com/b/0uaUq ✸ Gamified Habit Tracker & Journal: https://warmdatastudio.com/b/JyqMz ✸ Simple, calming Mental Health Journal Notion Template: https://warmdatastudio.com/b/lohRL ~~~~~~~ ✸ Sign up for my "Dream Fragments" newsletter: https://warmdatastudio.com/dream-frag... ✸ My shop: https://warmdatastudio.com/ ✸ For business inquiries: [email protected] ✸ Subscribe for more cozy fiber art experiments:    / @warmdatastudio   — #knitting #crochet #beginnerknitter #fiberarts #balaclava #creativevlog #yarnstash #notionplanner #makersofyoutube #grannysquarecrochetforbeginners