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Australians in stitches over Gillard knitting songs

THE HASHTAG #knittingsongs, began trending in Australia earlier today, after Julia Gillard featured in an Australian Women’s Weekly photo shoot knitting a toy kangaroo for the Royal baby.

#Knittingsongs provides an array of the best knitting puns in the Twittersphere.

Starting off with a touch of Aretha Franklin, @harrypusspuss was one of the first to jump on the bandwagon. After tweeting “You make me feel like a natural Woollen,” the hash tag quickly caught on.

 

A public health academic from Wollongong followed with some Aerosmith writing, “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Knitting For.”

Going slightly more contemporary, Heidi Smith from Melbourne recreated Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop” to fit the tune. She said: “I’m gonna knit some yarn, I’ve only got twenty woollen balls in my pocket.”

 

Australia’s very own Gotye was also adapted into a knitting sensation: “Now you’re just a bobbin that I used to sew” said @LJPsavesavesave.

The SQib went just that bit further, making things a little political: “I can’t seem to face up to the facts Rudd’s got me nervous and I Can’t Relax PSYCHO KNITTER Ke ke ke ke Kevin”.

The hash tag originates from Preston Towers, a Twitter user who aimed to highlight the absurdity of the mainstream media response to the images of Julia Gillard knitting in a humorous way. After thousands of users contributed their pieces, Towers said: “It’s been great to see the wit of people tonight.”

What’s your best knittingsongs pun? 

Courtney Greatrex

Courtney Greatrex is a student and journalist, studying at Goldsmiths, University of London. Growing up in the quiet suburbs of Perth (WA) left her wanting to experience the hustle and bustle of big-city life in London. When she isn’t running between lectures and her job in communications, Courtney edits the Goldsmiths student newspaper.

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