Erica in her workshop in Manchester creating the 2012 CrimboFreaks Collection.

The Christmas Jumper Company specialise in retro inspired contemporary chunky knitted Christmas Jumpers for men and women. The creative genius behind this inspirational collection 'CRIMBO FREAKS' is founder of Christmas Jumper Company, Erica Palfreyman Ratcliffe, whos career started as a freelance artist in Manchester in the early 90’s, After Leaving Art College in 1992 she gradually moved into a full-time career in teaching Art/Design. She left Teaching in 2004 to concentrate on a full-time career as an freelance artist and Jewellery Maker for My Tiara Shop 

Erica teamed up with husband David Ratcliffe in 2007 who had a strong design background working for a large headwear company in Manchester. The success of this partnership has resulted in the Manchester based Christmas Jumper Company and the fantastic CrimboFreaks Christmas Jumper Collection.