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Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions

Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions

by Sara Ingle

Don't Collaborate With Fascists and Audience Emails!

In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules are chatting about the importance of not collaborating with fascists (iykyk) and answering some questions and discussing hot takes from you, our lovely audience! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Sara is wearing: Pattern: Pressed Flowers Cardigan by Amy Christoffers Yarn: East Coast Yarn Sport and La Bien Aimee Merino Sport Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Simply the Vest V Neck by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Urth Yarns Etesia in “Squid” Jules is wearing: Pattern: Off the Grid by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Imperial Yarns Denali in “Sagebrush” Jules’ WIP: Pattern: unnamed variation of Simply the Vest (coming soon!) by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Baa Ram Ewe Woodnote DK in “Toad” Things we mention: Finish Line Socks kits: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/finish-line-sock-kits BFC Classes: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/classes Music by Steve Ingle

How Not to Run an LYS Craft Group

SORRY THIS IS SO LATE - LOVE, SARA In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules talk about best practices for running a crafting circle at your LYS, how to avoid alienating your customers, and how to build a sustainable and meaningful community at your shop! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Rumble Raglan by Lydia Morrow Yarn: Ex Libris Fibers Jules is wearing: Pattern: Simply the Vest V Neck by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks in Cider Doughnuts (MC) and Undyed (CC) Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: JPD Alpaca Silk Boucle in Cutch Things we mention: Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival (April 25): https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival LYS Day is also April 25! Finish Line Socks kits: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/finish-line-sock-kits BFC Classes: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/classes Music by Steve Ingle

Don't Monetize Your Hobby

Hot Cakes Episode 13: Don’t Monetize Your Hobby In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules talk about why you shouldn’t monetize your hobby and how side hustles are a terrible side effect of late-stage capitalism (from two people who have monetized their hobbies and/or have several side hustles — oops!) Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Sara is wearing: Cardigan Pattern: Loopy Mango Rhinebeck Cardigan Cardigan Yarn: Loopy Mango Dream Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Baby Aoasta Sweater by The Knit Purl Girl Yarn: Shirsty Cat Designs Sparkle DK Jules is wearing: Pattern: Sure Thing Raglan (coming later in 2026!) by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: The Perfect Blend Yarn and Tea Shop Alpaca Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Sure Thing Raglan by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Wooldreamers Mota Things we mention: Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival (April 25): https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival BFC Classes: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/classes Music by Steve Ingle

To Test or Not To Test

SORRY THIS IS LATE I LOST TRACK OF TIME LOVE YOU!!!! - Sara Hot Cakes Episode 12: To Test or Not to Test In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules discuss test knitting and crocheting! We chat about best practices, what the real goal of testing is/should be, and whether you even need to get your designs tested or not (the answer might suprise you!) Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Sara is wearing: Tank Pattern: Rota Top by Irene Lin Tank Yarn: Unknown Cardigan Pattern: Loopy Mango Rhinebeck Cardigan Cardigan Yarn: Loopy Mango Dream Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Rumble Raglan by Lydia Morrow Yarn: Ex Libris Fibers Merino/Yak/Nylon and Anzula Merino/Yak/Silk Jules is wearing: Pattern: Hometown Harbor by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Woolentwine Thrive Unspun and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Florafetti by Juliette Pécaut (new version coming soon!) Yarn: Juliette Pécaut Designs Highland DK Things we mention: Honse Design: https://www.instagram.com/honsedesign/ Size Inclusive Collective: https://www.instagram.com/sizeinclusivecollective/ Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival (April 25): https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival BFC Classes: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/classes Music by Steve Ingle

We Judge Your Hot Takes! (Answer Your Emails)

In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules read emails from you, our lovely viewers/listeners, and share our opinions about your opinions! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Jules is wearing: Pattern: a sweater with no pattern!! yet Yarn: The Perfect Blend PBYS Alpaca Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Florafetti by Juliette Pécaut (new pattern coming soon!) Yarn: Juliette Pécaut Designs Highland DK Sara is wearing: Pattern: Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow Yarn: Boston Fiber Company DK Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Rumble Raglan by Lydia Morrow Yarn: Ex Libris Fibers Things we mention: Southeastern New England Fibershed: https://senefibershed.org/ Wayland Farm Fiber Day (March 8): https://www.russellsgardencenter.com/event-details/wayland-winter-farmers-market-farm-fiber-day-2026-03-08-10-30 BPM Fiber Fest (March 21-22): https://bostonpublicmarket.org/boston-public-market-fiberfest-2026/ Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival (April 25): https://goreplace.org/sheepshearing-festival BFC Classes: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/classes Music by Steve Ingle

Episode 10: Why We're Not Worried About Pattern Copying

Hot Cakes Episode 10: Why We’re Not Worried About Pattern Copying In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules discuss the frequent allegations of pattern stealing/copying that crop up in the indie design world and how design inspiration and knitwear trends affect what patterns you see most often! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com, instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com, instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Jules is wearing: Pattern: Loons in Love by Juliette Pécaut, Yarn: Harrisville Designs Shetland Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Farasta by Juliette Pécaut, Yarn: Juliette Pécaut Designs Merino Fingering and Suri Silk Lace Sara is wearing: Pattern: Vacation Vest by Park Williams, Yarn: Junkyarn Cotton Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Upstream Sweater by Alice Hoyle, Yarn: Upland Fiber Co Cor Worsted Things we mention: Hot Cakes Episode 2 — Stealing Patterns is Not Cool Patty Lyons What the Flip trick Flower Pattern controversy The Loon Sweater Size Inclusive Collective Southeastern New England Fibershed Wayland Farm Fiber Day (March 8) BPM Fiber Fest (March 21-22) Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival (April 25) BFC Classes and Yarn Tasting with Cascade Yarns Music by Steve Ingle

Hot Cakes Episode 9: Audience comments!

Hot Cakes Episode 9: Audience comments! In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules are catching up after our hiatus and responding to some YouTube comments from you, our lovely subscribers! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Jules is wearing: Pattern: Samhain Sweater by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Megs and Co Empire Estate DK Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Loons in Love (free chart by Juliette Pécaut) Yarn: Harrisville Designs Shetland Sara is wearing: Pattern: Astrid Sweater by Knitting for Olive Yarn: East Coast Yarn Suri held with East Coast Yarn Sock Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Farasta by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Cricket held with Knitten Word Velnias Things we mention: NE Knits podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@neknits JPD Video Diary: https://www.youtube.com/@juliettepecautdesigns Music by Steve Ingle

Rhinebeck Edition!

Hot Cakes Episode 8: Rhinebeck Edition! In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules are recording from the New York Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck! We give you our Rhinebeck hot takes, discuss what we’re wearing and making, and if you stay to the end, there’s a special guest appearance from Sara’s niece Jeannie! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Jules is wearing: Pattern: an upcoming pattern (do you have a name suggestion? drop it in the comments below!) Yarn: Knit Picks City Tweed DK in “Toad” Jules’ WIP: Pattern: a lace-weight triangle scarf that may or may not become a pattern Yarn: Knit Picks Alpaca Lace Cloud in “Lydia” Sara is wearing: Pattern: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-the-vest-4 Yarn: Moondrake Fuwa Fuwa Brushed Cashmere Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Upstream Sweater by Alice Hoyle: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/upstream-sweater Yarn: Upland Fiber Co Cor Worsted in “Flock” Things we mention: CatKnit Pullover by Andrea Rangel: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/catknit-pullover Music by Steve Ingle

Hot Cakes Episode 7: Yarn Shop Owners — Don’t Be A B*tch!

In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules talk about customer service, yarn shop drama, and the importance of building a community! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Jules is wearing: Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bealtaine-tank Yarn: Dirty Water Dye Works Shimmer in “Persimmon” and Ritual Dyes Fae in “Chanterelle” Jules’ WIP: Pattern: a new design by yours truly! Coming soon! Yarn: Megs & Co Yarn Empire Estate in “Pumpkin Spice” and “Bare Naked” Sara is wearing: Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bealtaine-tank Yarn: La Bien Aimee Silk Tweed and unknown mohair from stash Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Lento Sweater by Jonna Helin: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lento Yarn: Clockwork Fiber Suri Cotton Merino and Teal Torch Knits Sock Things we mention: Astrid Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/astrid-sweater-3 Djo Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/djo Boston Fiber Festival: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/boston-fiber-festival Somerville Yart Sale: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/yart-sale/ Old Sturbridge Village Traditions in Trades Artisan Showcase: https://www.osv.org/event/traditions-in-trades-artisan-showcase/ Pints and Purls on the Greenway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM0xz9VS7YW/?img_index=1 Music by Steve Ingle

Hot Cakes Episode 6: Happy Christmas In July!

Hot Cakes Episode 6: Christmas in July! In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules are talking all things Christmas in July! We’ve got a makealong and an IRL party to celebrate later this month, but for now join us as we chat about the history of Chrismas in July, discuss the merits of gift knitting, and argue about what the best Muppet movie is! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Jules is Wearing: Pattern: Newton Corner Top by Sophie Veksler: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/newton-corner-top Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Feliz in “Mulberry” Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Just So Classic by Juliette Pécaut (currently being rewritten, stay tuned for it’s re-release!) Yarn: Loopy Mango Dream in “Bordeaux” Sara’s WIP: Pattern: TAATTU Socks by Juliette Pécaut: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/taattu-socks-formula-knitting-pattern Yarn: Bumblebee Acres Farm SW Merino DK We’re both wearing Paper Crowns from the new Yuletide collection: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/yuletide-paper-crown-knitting-pattern Things we mention: Jules’s Yuletide collection is here! https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/collections/yuletide Join the Xmas in July MAL: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLVgRC6pbWF/?img_index=1 BFC’s Lord of the Rings yarn collection is here! https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/lord-of-the-rings-collection-mini-sets LUCE: Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts: https://www.lucemass.org/ Music by Steve Ingle https://youtu.be/R3tlQdKWpf0

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