Knit Your Revolt! Craft vs. Abbott!
A$3,287
of $3,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 27th Aug 2013 at 2:00PM.
Knit against Abbott!
!!!Streeeeeeeetch Goal!!!
EIGHTEEN rad craft groups from across Aus, plus over ONE HUNDRED lone renegade knitters from every state & territory in the country, have joined forces to use the power of wool to halt the nation's political skid to the right & we need YOUR HELP.
Stand up & be counted with the gentle knitters of the land & together let's stop an Abbott Armageddon!
We reached our base goal - THANK YOU!!! - this means that within days we'll begin holding nanna-core knit-ins with our two AMAZING knitted banners, giving knitting lessons, tea & biccies & talking to voters about the perils of Abbott
.
(Abbott knits by Jacquie Tinkler & Alecia Wonsack)
We have contributing knitters from across Australia keen to greet the banners & host knit-ins including knitters in marginal seats like Brisbane, Deakin & Corangamite in Vic (Australia's MOST marginal seat), Page in northern NSW, & Denison in Tas. We've got knitters from Lib strong-holds like Sophie Mirabella's seat of Indi, to Riverina, stitched up (until we unpick it!) by the Nationals, to Rudd's seat of Griffith. We've got knitters in Adelaide, Canberra, Northern Territory & Western Australia. Help us hit 'em all with knittin' wisdom by pledging & sharing the word.
One day after the Aus media went ape-shit over a pic of Gillard knitting, claiming it undermined her tough image, the Government caved & booted her out of office.
When these media dinosaurs say that knitting cannot go hand in hand with strength, what they are really saying is that anything associated with women, & by extension women themselves, cannot be strong.
WE'RE GONNA SHOW 'EM HOW TOUGH & DETERMINED KNITTERS CAN BE!
Contributors from Melbourne Alternative Crafters group knit for the banners - pic by Marlene Habib
If Abbott is elected he'll tumble gender equality reforms back to the dark ages, misogyny will be legitimised & women will wind up sticking their knitting needles into their uteruses. To prevent that happening, we're sticking them in some wool & crafting two rad protest banners.
This is your invitation to support a mega-posse of craftivists & alt-knitters from across Australia to help march their revolutionary knitted banners around the nation, warning of the dangers of electing a complete knit-wit to head office.
Thanks to our small army of knitters across Australia our two banners are nearing completion, & they are looking rad!
These woolly weaves, knitted with skill & consideration are testament to the steely determination of those who resist right-wing mania.
Just some of the knitted letters that have started arriving from across the nation: m (Heather Sp of Yarnbombing Croydon), M (Shannon Morton of AMUCK), t (Katie Sweatman of Queer Melbourne Stitch n Bitch), i (thinanna)
With the election nearly upon us we want to get the banners marching down as many streets in the land as we can (& there are a couple of pollies in particular we'd like to wave them in front of...)
Our goal is to conduct protest knit-ins at key electoral offices across Aus & to march the banners through as many of the hometowns of the knitting contributors as possible. With over 100 lone knitters & 17 knit groups on board, that's a lot of turf we've gotta cover & we've got to be snappy about it, too.
We've got some neat little gifts in the rewards section for contributors but the best prize will be helping to create a more compassionate, egalitarian, humane and sane political climate.
Every little bit is most appreciated & if you're $ poor but can give us a hand by sharing this project with others who might be able to chip in or broadcast the message, that'd be very ace too.
If you're a knitter & would like to jump in on the action, message [email protected] ♥
c & y (Gemma Jones of Kaotic Kraft Kuties), n & s (Jacquie Tinkler), i (Rose Turtle), e (Nataly Bovopoulous of Crotchety Knitwits), o (nanny riot)
To follow the progress of the campaign please check in on the Knit Your Revolt fb event page & Craft Cartel website.
CONFIRMED GROUPS:
ACT:
Crooked Stitchers
NSW:
Lismore Ladies Sewing Circle & Terrorist Society
Random Acts of Knitting and Love (Blue Mountains)
Sydney Vulva Knitting Circle
QLD:
Anarchist Mummas Underground Craft Kollective (Amuck)
SA:
8 Ply on the Sly
Radical Craft Adelaide
Tas:
SubUrban Alter-Knitters
VIC:
Craft Cartel
Crotchety Knitwits
Kaotic Kraft Kuties
Melbourne Alternative Crafters
Melbourne Street Knitters
Ocean Grove Occasional Knitters
Queer Melbourne Stitch 'n Bitch
Stitch and Sip
Yarnbombing Croydon
WA:
Perth Posse
CONFIRMED INDIVIDUALS:
● Adalia Draghici ● Affrica Jenkins ● Akela Bones Bryantosaurus ● Alecia Wonsack ● Alexis Simmonds ● Amineko The Crochet Cat ● Amy Rorke ● Ari Miller ● Bambi Gordon ● Beks Raymond ● Bella Strange ● Bex & Y ● Brigette Cameron ● Captain Plaknit ● Casey Jenkins ● Caz ● Ceilidh Meo ● Claire Drake ● Danielle Marie ● Danny Frommer ● Denial Mudhook ● Diana Haywood Rankine ● Elira Reynolds ● Ella Baker ● Emma de Brabant ● Erin Davis ● Fe ● Felicity Shanahan ● Forest Keegel ● Gemma Jones ● Genevieve Lilley ● Harri Harrison ● Heather Sp ● Illy McNeill ● Jacquie Tinkler ● Janice Morrison ● Jo Tomlins ● Joan Cansdale ● Joanna Molloy ● Julie Collins ● Julie R ● Kate Just ● Katherine Marshall ● Katie Sweatman ● Kezza H ● Kim Stewart ● Lara ● Laura Smith ● Lex Randolph ● Liana Luca-Pope ● Lizzie Handsley ● Lynn Burnett ● Malba ● Maneesha Manglick ● Marlene Habib ● Marni Franks ● Marnie Netley ● Mary Smyth ● Meg Butler ● Megs Hancock ● Melanie Cooper-dobbin ● Melanie Menz ● Michelle Oxlee ● Moonflower ● Naomi Gehan ● Nanna Riot ● Narelle Sullivan ● Nataly Bovopoulos ● Nici Lindsay ● Nicole Hurtubise ● Nonna Reckless ● Olivia Joan ● Rebecca Doherty ● Rebecca Keys ● Renee Qua ● Rizlablue ● Rose Turtle Ertler ● Samantha Harvey ● Sarah White ● Shannon Morton ● Smithy ● Snowball Alice ● Stephanie Preston ● Sue ● thinanna ● Violeta Kimoska ● Wendy Dorrington
!!!Streeeeeeeetch Goal!!!
EIGHTEEN rad craft groups from across Aus, plus over ONE HUNDRED lone renegade knitters from every state & territory in the country, have joined forces to use the power of wool to halt the nation's political skid to the right & we need YOUR HELP.
Stand up & be counted with the gentle knitters of the land & together let's stop an Abbott Armageddon!
We reached our base goal - THANK YOU!!! - this means that within days we'll begin holding nanna-core knit-ins with our two AMAZING knitted banners, giving knitting lessons, tea & biccies & talking to voters about the perils of Abbott
. (Abbott knits by Jacquie Tinkler & Alecia Wonsack)We have contributing knitters from across Australia keen to greet the banners & host knit-ins including knitters in marginal seats like Brisbane, Deakin & Corangamite in Vic (Australia's MOST marginal seat), Page in northern NSW, & Denison in Tas. We've got knitters from Lib strong-holds like Sophie Mirabella's seat of Indi, to Riverina, stitched up (until we unpick it!) by the Nationals, to Rudd's seat of Griffith. We've got knitters in Adelaide, Canberra, Northern Territory & Western Australia. Help us hit 'em all with knittin' wisdom by pledging & sharing the word.
One day after the Aus media went ape-shit over a pic of Gillard knitting, claiming it undermined her tough image, the Government caved & booted her out of office.
When these media dinosaurs say that knitting cannot go hand in hand with strength, what they are really saying is that anything associated with women, & by extension women themselves, cannot be strong.
WE'RE GONNA SHOW 'EM HOW TOUGH & DETERMINED KNITTERS CAN BE!
Contributors from Melbourne Alternative Crafters group knit for the banners - pic by Marlene Habib
If Abbott is elected he'll tumble gender equality reforms back to the dark ages, misogyny will be legitimised & women will wind up sticking their knitting needles into their uteruses. To prevent that happening, we're sticking them in some wool & crafting two rad protest banners.
This is your invitation to support a mega-posse of craftivists & alt-knitters from across Australia to help march their revolutionary knitted banners around the nation, warning of the dangers of electing a complete knit-wit to head office.
Thanks to our small army of knitters across Australia our two banners are nearing completion, & they are looking rad!
These woolly weaves, knitted with skill & consideration are testament to the steely determination of those who resist right-wing mania.
Just some of the knitted letters that have started arriving from across the nation: m (Heather Sp of Yarnbombing Croydon), M (Shannon Morton of AMUCK), t (Katie Sweatman of Queer Melbourne Stitch n Bitch), i (thinanna)
With the election nearly upon us we want to get the banners marching down as many streets in the land as we can (& there are a couple of pollies in particular we'd like to wave them in front of...)
Our goal is to conduct protest knit-ins at key electoral offices across Aus & to march the banners through as many of the hometowns of the knitting contributors as possible. With over 100 lone knitters & 17 knit groups on board, that's a lot of turf we've gotta cover & we've got to be snappy about it, too.
We've got some neat little gifts in the rewards section for contributors but the best prize will be helping to create a more compassionate, egalitarian, humane and sane political climate.
Every little bit is most appreciated & if you're $ poor but can give us a hand by sharing this project with others who might be able to chip in or broadcast the message, that'd be very ace too.
If you're a knitter & would like to jump in on the action, message [email protected] ♥
c & y (Gemma Jones of Kaotic Kraft Kuties), n & s (Jacquie Tinkler), i (Rose Turtle), e (Nataly Bovopoulous of Crotchety Knitwits), o (nanny riot)
To follow the progress of the campaign please check in on the Knit Your Revolt fb event page & Craft Cartel website.
CONFIRMED GROUPS:
ACT:
Crooked Stitchers
NSW:
Lismore Ladies Sewing Circle & Terrorist Society
Random Acts of Knitting and Love (Blue Mountains)
Sydney Vulva Knitting Circle
QLD:
Anarchist Mummas Underground Craft Kollective (Amuck)
SA:
8 Ply on the Sly
Radical Craft Adelaide
Tas:
SubUrban Alter-Knitters
VIC:
Craft Cartel
Crotchety Knitwits
Kaotic Kraft Kuties
Melbourne Alternative Crafters
Melbourne Street Knitters
Ocean Grove Occasional Knitters
Queer Melbourne Stitch 'n Bitch
Stitch and Sip
Yarnbombing Croydon
WA:
Perth Posse
CONFIRMED INDIVIDUALS:
● Adalia Draghici ● Affrica Jenkins ● Akela Bones Bryantosaurus ● Alecia Wonsack ● Alexis Simmonds ● Amineko The Crochet Cat ● Amy Rorke ● Ari Miller ● Bambi Gordon ● Beks Raymond ● Bella Strange ● Bex & Y ● Brigette Cameron ● Captain Plaknit ● Casey Jenkins ● Caz ● Ceilidh Meo ● Claire Drake ● Danielle Marie ● Danny Frommer ● Denial Mudhook ● Diana Haywood Rankine ● Elira Reynolds ● Ella Baker ● Emma de Brabant ● Erin Davis ● Fe ● Felicity Shanahan ● Forest Keegel ● Gemma Jones ● Genevieve Lilley ● Harri Harrison ● Heather Sp ● Illy McNeill ● Jacquie Tinkler ● Janice Morrison ● Jo Tomlins ● Joan Cansdale ● Joanna Molloy ● Julie Collins ● Julie R ● Kate Just ● Katherine Marshall ● Katie Sweatman ● Kezza H ● Kim Stewart ● Lara ● Laura Smith ● Lex Randolph ● Liana Luca-Pope ● Lizzie Handsley ● Lynn Burnett ● Malba ● Maneesha Manglick ● Marlene Habib ● Marni Franks ● Marnie Netley ● Mary Smyth ● Meg Butler ● Megs Hancock ● Melanie Cooper-dobbin ● Melanie Menz ● Michelle Oxlee ● Moonflower ● Naomi Gehan ● Nanna Riot ● Narelle Sullivan ● Nataly Bovopoulos ● Nici Lindsay ● Nicole Hurtubise ● Nonna Reckless ● Olivia Joan ● Rebecca Doherty ● Rebecca Keys ● Renee Qua ● Rizlablue ● Rose Turtle Ertler ● Samantha Harvey ● Sarah White ● Shannon Morton ● Smithy ● Snowball Alice ● Stephanie Preston ● Sue ● thinanna ● Violeta Kimoska ● Wendy Dorrington
The Challenges
We're going into battle against a right-wing campaign fueled by cold heartless cash but, with your help, we're confident the forces of wool & warmth will win ♥
Crocheted map of Aus by Captain Plaknit & the Perth Posse
Crocheted map of Aus by Captain Plaknit & the Perth Posse
A virtual hand-shake (to be converted into a real hand-shake if we see you on the streets) plus we'll add you to our mailing list (if you want it) so you can be kept up to date about the adventures of the banners & other rad craftivist happenings. Onya for helping to boot the 'bott!
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Est. delivery is Aug 13
A virtual high-five! Plus your name on the list of honoured & esteemed knitty supporters on our dedicated webpage. Many thanks for doing your bit to keep this country out of the hands of the Abominable Abbott-man.
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Est. delivery is Aug 13
So Gay, So Fashionable! stickers. According to Abbott, being homosexual is "the fashion of the moment". BEING GAY IS SO HOT RIGHT NOW!!! Celebrate with a rainbow sticker of your choice: 'fashion of the moment', 'So fashionable!', '♂♂' or '♀♀'. Nominate which hi-fashion hi-gay sticker you'd like when pledging.
5 chosen / 15 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
Mo brooch! *stretch reward* A felted moustache brooch & your name & weblink on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. The best thing for a hairy political situation is more hair.
1 chosen / 29 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
A Pussy Riot balaclava! Thanks to the ArtsxActivism crew: brand spanking new but just like the ones they used in their audacious city clocks protest. Plus your name & weblink on our dedicated Knit Your Revolt! webpage. Start your own riot in fluoro style. Balaclava colour will be random & rad. If O/S add $5 postage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fvlYHe3G2Sc
8 chosen / 2 available
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Queer/feminist podcast USBs! 2 episodes of 'Cunts In Space!' podcast featuring interviews with Guerilla Girls Käthe Kollwitz & Frida Kahlo, and Kelly Cogswell, a founding member of The Lesbian Avengers & a ton more on a super-rad branded 2GB USB. Plus your name on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage.
2 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
"What Do Ukulele Players Eat?" Recipe book! AT LAST: The nutrition habits of Ukulele maestros revealed! Recipes from ukulele players from all around the world! Compiled by uke slash knitting superstar Rose Turtel Ertler, with a CD of their songs too. Plus! A delightful Abbott cocktail shit-stick designed by The Idea Collective, a Knit Your Revolt sticker & your name & web-link on our list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage.
12 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
GOOD SORT Gocco Print by artist/craft legend Gemma Jones - beaut 3 colour gocco prints on vintage paperback paper. Plus your name & web-link on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage.(http://www.etsy.com/listing/85023563/good-sort-gocco-print-by-gemma-jones?ref=pr_shop)
7 chosen / 1 available
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Suppository of Wisdom Abbott Douche! Does Abbott give you the shits? Why yes, he does! Give Abbott the arse with this fully functional, 350ml rubber enema bulb, hand-printed with Tony's mug. Plus your name & weblink on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. Keep the corridors of power clear of evil smells! Postage included & will be delivered before the election (add $10 if O/S).
2 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
A mirrored 'Take A Good Look At Yerself' brooch, plus your name & weblink on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. This reward will literally reflect how rad you are .x.
4 chosen / 6 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
A years subscription to Friends of the Earth Australia's national magazine, Chain Reaction! Membership is worth around $50 so this is a super bargain! Save money, save the election, save the Earth! http://foe.org.au/chain-reaction Plus your name & web-link on the esteemed supporters list on our dedicated webpage.
2 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Aug 13
Cunt Soap! *stretch reward* By artist Greg Taylor, as seen at MONA. Signed by the artist! The Knit Your Revolt contributor at the keyboard right now was the model for this 'Casey' cunt-soap so I'll scratch my name on it too, if you request it. This is what we should be washing Abbott's mouth out with. Plus! Your name & weblink on our list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. add $10 postage if O/S
0 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
Three cheers! Plus your name (or the name of your organisation) stitched onto the back of one of our banners alongside contributing artists, a postcard from the Knit Your Revolt road-trip, a delightful Abbott cocktail shit-stick designed by Hello Idea, a Knit Your Revolt sticker & your name & web-link on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. All heart to you for helping to make this happen.
9 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Aug 13
'Vagina Tile' by Baronness Carrie von Reichardt - UK's 'Renegade Potter'. Your chance to collect an AMAZZZING!! artwork from one of Europe's leading artist/craftivists. The vag tile designs are assorted & unique so, much like in life, you cannot pick which you get but you can be guaranteed it will be wonderful. Plus! Your name & weblink on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. *add $10 postage if O/S http://www.carriereichardt.co.uk/
3 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
Be part of craftivist history! Have your name (or the name of your organisation) stitched onto the back of one of our banners alongside contributing artists! Plus a felted moustache brooch, a Knit Your Revolt sticker & your name & web-link on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. You'll be remembered long after Abbott fades like a bad dream.
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Est. delivery is Sep 13
A personalised foil-printed magnet with a unique message of thanks from the Knit Your Revolt team to YOU for being so damn rad, plus your name (or your org's) stitched onto one of our banners, a postcard from the banner road-trip, a delightful Abbott cocktail shit-stick designed by Hello Idea, a Knit Your Revolt sticker & your name & weblink on the esteemed supporters list on our dedicated webpage. Plus! You can sleep easy for the next 3 years knowing you helped keep Abbott at bay .x.
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5 day hotdesking pass for The Idea Collective! Take a seat among Melbourne's finest creatives in Footscray's The Idea Collective space. This pass will give you your own studio desk space and access to all facilities (wi-fi, kitchenette etc) for 5 days over 4 weeks in the inspiring collective. Ideal for designers//writers/dreamers. Subject to availability. http://theideacollective.com.au/ Plus your name & weblink on the list of esteemed supporters on our webpage AND stitched onto a banner x!
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Est. delivery is Sep 13
Melbourne reward! A mini radical craft workshop for you & your mates! Crafted just for you with a bunch of rad crafty techniques to explore for to up to 8 people, all materials supplied (a couple of exceptions, message first if in doubt). More details about workshops at http://www.craftcartel.com/workshops
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Melbourne reward! A Craft Cartel radical craft workshop tailored specially for your organisation or business teaching any number of rad crafty skills to up to 20 people, all materials supplied (a couple of exceptions, message first if in doubt). More details about workshops at http://www.craftcartel.com/workshops
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We will shout from the rooftops about how utterly, completely rad you are, & send you the footage.
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Australia-wide: Banners come to you! We will detour our road-trip to come march the banners through your hood & wave them around at your local electoral office, or wherever else you reckon they need to be waved.
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Fuck Patriarchy Cross-Stitch Pattern! A set of the Fuck Patriarchy epattern and all three hoopla ezines from craftivist legend Rayna Fahey of Radical Cross Stitch Posse. http://radicalcrossstitch.bigcartel.com/product/mature-anti-patriarchy-e-pattern-from-radical-cross-stitch http://radicalcrossstitch.bigcartel.com/category/zines
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Comic Book Envelopes! A set of 5 super-powered envelopes from Melbourne Alt Crafters head honcho, Laura Smith. Plus your name on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. Give Abbott a !!wham kaPOW Biff!!
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Est. delivery is Sep 13
Hand crocheted mug cosies by artist Lex Randolph! Crochet cotton yarn and vintage buttons. Plus your name & web-link on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. Keep a big mug out of the nation's top job while keeping your own mug warm in one delightful swoop!
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A virtual hug! Plus a delightful Abbott cocktail shit-stick designed by Hello Idea, a Knit Your Revolt sticker & your name & weblink on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage.
11 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Aug 13
Comicbook Cocktail-book! A book of cocktail recipes by super-crafter Laura Smith. Some are edible, all are delicious, a few should only be consumed by superheroes... Plus your name & weblink on our list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. This reward will enable you to leap tall buildings, boring drinks-lists & seemingly insurmountable political disasters in a single bound!
2 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
One only! Original 'Crochet Grenade' artwork by artist Katie Sweatman, the brains behind the 'Bang Knit Purl KaPow!' designs for the craftivist campaign against the Tas Pulp Mill as seen on ABC teevee some moons ago. Plus your name (or the name of your organisation) stitched to the back of one of our banners alongside contributing artists, a Knit Your Revolt sticker & your name & web-link on the list of esteemed supporters on our dedicated webpage. Help Abbott go out with a woolly bang!
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