Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions

Sara Ingle
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Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions is all about fiber craft hot takes. Each episode hosts, Sara and Jules, discuss a hot take in the fiber industry and invite you to share yours.

  1. 6 hr ago

    Stop Devaluing "Hobby" Skills!

    Hot Cakes Episode 17: Stop Devaluing “Hobby” Skills! (Episode 16 is on YouTube!) We are back from our hiatus! In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules discuss what to expect (and what NOT to expect) from knitting/crochet patterns and classes, how skills are devalued in the fiber arts industry, and why it matters to pay artists in this capitalist hellscape. Fun! 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: Simply the Vest V Neck by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Urth Yarns Etesia in “Squid” Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Malabrigo Mora in Ravelry Red Jules is wearing: Pattern: Simply the Vest V Neck by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Nashua Handknits Isabella Jules’ WIP: Pattern: coming soon!! Yarn: JPD Alpaca Silk Boucle dyed with cutch held with JPD Merino Fingering undyed Things we mention: Lil Bucky Bag by Leila Makes Threadloop (like Ravelry for sewing!) Wool Works — July 18 Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13 Music by Steve Ingle

    1hr 7min

  2. 1 May

    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

    50 min
  3. How Not to Run an LYS Craft Group

    27 Apr

    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

    47 min
  4. Don't Monetize Your Hobby

    7 Apr

    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

    1hr 11min
  5. To Test or Not To Test

    31 Mar

    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

    1hr 3min

  6. 10 Mar

    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

    45 min

  7. 20 Feb

    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

    49 min

  8. 6 Feb

    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

    1 hr
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Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions is all about fiber craft hot takes. Each episode hosts, Sara and Jules, discuss a hot take in the fiber industry and invite you to share yours.

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