Well, it seems maybe "Pop goes the Weasle" may be related to knitting
after all, but I'm sure it is just one possible answer.  The following
link provides the explaination.  Very interesting, but still wondering
why they call the contraption a weasel :P.
 
http://www.museum.appstate.edu/exhibits/furniture/pages/weasel.shtml
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Vicky
"Ferret-Proof isn't"
[Posted in FML issue 4308]