Betsy Greer

Betsy Greer has been called a crafter, an activist, an unsung hero, the godmother of Craftivism.

She earned her M.A. in Sociology from Goldsmiths College in London in 2004. Her master's dissertation was on knitting, DIY culture and community development.

In 2008 Ms. Greer published her first book, ‘Knitting for Good!’ (Shambhala).  The book is a guide to how to use your knitting and creativity to improve your life, the lives of those in your community and the world at large.  Besides writing about craftivism and giving talks, Ms. Greer devotes her time on issues regarding labor rights.

The advent of craftivism was placed on American Craft's list of important events in the past 70 years of the handmade.

While one day she wants to live in a cottage by the seaside.  She currently resides in Arlington, Virginia.