Artlab Australia

Mawson Balaklava Replica makes it to the Antarctic

Whilst in Hobart in November last year, Chung from Melbourne visited the Mawson's Huts Replica Museum. At their shop, Chung found the Douglas Mawson balaclava knitting pattern, published by Artlab. The pattern copies the original knitted balaclava worn by Sir Douglas Mawson when he travelled to the Antarctic in the early 20th Century. The balaclava is now part of the South Australian Museum collection. Chung purchased the pattern with the intention of knitting it as he was planning on going to Antarctica in March 2026. He also purchased some Tasmanian merino wool to knit the balaclava.

Chung completed knitting the balaclava and took it to Antarctica on a recent adventure tour. The photo shows Chung modelling the replica whilst in Antarctica and at the Mawson's Huts Replica Museum in Hobart where the pattern is for sale. It is also for sale at the South Australian Museum Shop.

Chung said “Thanks Artlab, for recreating the balaclava pattern and preserving a part of Australian Antarctic history!”

Thank you, Chung!

One of South Australia’s earliest WWI memorials, Dardanelles Memorial, has been carefully restored, ensuring its history and stories can continue to be honoured for generations to come.

Thanks to , the conservation work included gentle cleaning, structural stabilisation and improving the legibility of the original inscriptions.

Today, it stands as part of the ANZAC Centenary Memorial Walk on Kintore Avenue, linking the National Memorial on North Terrace, with the Pathway of Honour and Torrens Parade Ground.

As ANZAC Day approaches, we’re proud to preserve places of remembrance across the city.

Commemorate with us in the city this ANZAC Day, Saturday 25 April.