Embroidery on Knitting

Britt-Marie Christoffersson is the foremost researcher in Sweden of practical knitwork. After completing her studies at the School of Textiles in Borås and Konstfack, she became a founding member of Ten Swedish Designers (10-gruppen) in 1970. After sixteen years in the group her interest in knitting became her main focus. With great passion and determination she then dedicated herself to the practical applications of knitwork. This resulted in innovative work, three touring exhibitions and three books. Britt-Marie Christoffersson has taught at the University of Arts, Crafts and Design (Konstfack) and at the Friends of Handicraft (Handarbetets Vänner) in Stockholm and is a popular course leader.