Merino & Alpaca · Handcrafted

This balaclava is not designed in a single gesture — it is constructed through rhythm and time.

Its surface is built from repeating crocheted units that generate a calming, intentional geometry. Triangular tensions emerge naturally across the form, guiding the eye and creating a sense of balance and containment. The structure is precise yet soft, allowing the piece to settle around the body without rigidity.

Transitions between colours, directions, and surfaces appear almost instinctive, yet each shift is considered. What may seem irregular at first glance is the result of controlled decisions, where harmony is achieved through variation rather than symmetry.

In selected areas, additional yarn was worked directly into the surface. These interventions were not used to correct the form, but to complete it — reinforcing the dialogue between precision and imperfection, density and openness.

The balaclava is finished with hand-knitted framing around the face and neck, creating soft thresholds that define the body while remaining flexible. A handmade cord introduces movement and adjustability, allowing the piece to shift between protection and exposure.

Every stitch carries the presence of the hand. Variations in tension and texture remain visible, recording the process rather than concealing it. The result exists between garment and object — worn intimately, yet experienced visually.

This piece is not one of a kind, but it cannot be exactly replicated. Each version will carry subtle differences, shaped by time, material response, and the decisions made in the moment of making.

Materials: Merino & Alpaca wool
Technique: Hand crochet, hand knitting, hand finishing
Edition: Limited, with variations