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. 3d ago

    Vanity Metrics Aren't All That

    Hot Cakes Episode 23: Vanity Metrics Aren’t All That This week, Sara and Jules are discussing vanity metrics (follower count, likes, etc) and how they don’t necessarily translate to success in business. And how they affect things like testing knitting/crocheting, influencer marketing, and business collaborations! thanks for tuning in! Follow Hot Cakes on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/ 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): @juliettepecautdesigns 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: Magpie Crop Top by Juliette Pécaut https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/magpie-crop-top Jules’ WIP: Swatches for the Slow Knitting Yarn Directory https://www.slow-knitting.com/yarn-directory Sara is wearing: Rota Sleeveless Top by Irene Lin https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rota-sleeveless-top Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-the-vest-4 Yarn: Lana Grossa Solo Lino https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/solo-lino Things we mention: VT Sheep & Wool https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/ Music by Steve Ingle

  2. Sep 7

    Viewer Hot Takes!

    This week, Sara and Jules are discussing YOUR hot takes, including crochet vs knitting, influencers promoting bad patterns, test knitting woes, and whether it’s acceptable to microwave tea after it is steeped. thanks for tuning in! follow Hot Cakes on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/ 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): @juliettepecautdesigns 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: Newton Corner Top by Sophie Veksler https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/newton-corner-top Jules’ WIP: Pattern: coming soon! Yarn: Ellen’s 1/2 Pint Farm Marled Wool Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-the-vest-4 Yarn: Noro Tensan https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/tensan Things we mention: Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13 https://bostonfiberfestival.com/ VT Sheep & Wool https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/ Soolla Bag (affiliate link!) https://kelbournewoolens.com/products/soolla-studio-bags?variant=51158144188714&sca_ref=11759051.k4Wwabv9tv Deborah Knits @KnitwithDeborah Erika (Grapefruit & Gardenia) @KnitKind Drift and Drape Scarf https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drift-and-drape-scarf Treasure Goddess Yarn https://www.treasuregoddess.com/collections/treasured-dk-luxe-yarn-baby-alpaca-silk-cashmere Music by Steve Ingle

  3. Sep 7

    Trans People Are More Important Than Harry Potter

    This week, Sara and Jules are discussing transphobia, nostalgia, and how the craft industry can help shape public opinion. buckle up, we’re pretty fired up in this one! follow Hot Cakes on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/ 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): @juliettepecautdesigns 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: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut in JPD Alpaca Silk Boucle https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bealtaine-tank Sara is wearing: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut in Urth Yarns Etesia https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-the-vest-4 Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Flax DK by Tin Can Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax-dk Yarn: East Coast Yarn Merino DK Jules’ WIP: Pattern: coming soon! Yarn: Ellen’s 1/2 Pint Farm Marled Wool Things we mention: Jules’ Lumos reels https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0kjlBxz3L/ Jules’ KISS Shawl pattern https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kiss-shawl-5 Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13 https://bostonfiberfestival.com/ VT Sheep & Wool https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/ Music by Steve Ingle

  4. Sep 7

    Any Sweater Can Be a Rhinebeck Sweater

    This week, Sara and Jules are chatting about Rhinebeck sweaters! should you knit the always popular Andrea Mowry pattern or something more unique? should you use New York wool or wool local to you? or should you just do whatever you want as long as you do it with thoughtfulness and intention?? find out what we think in this episode of Hot Cakes! follow Hot Cakes on Instagram! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi Where to find Jules (she/her): @juliettepecautdesigns 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: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut in Dirty Water Dyeworks Shimmer and Ritual Dyes Fae Sara is wearing: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut in Urth Yarns Etesia Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Rosa Little by Along avec Anna Yarn: Anzula Lucero Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Hytte by Saskie & Co Yarn: Istex Plötulopi Things we mention: CatKnit Pullover Hudson Valley Textile Project Sweaters for Good Campaign Southeast New England Fibershed Sweaters for Good MAL (erika and melissa) Megs & Co Empire Estate Samhain Sweater Indie Untangled Marketplace Music by Steve Ingle

  5. Sep 7

    If You’re Not Size Inclusive, You’re A Bad Designer!

    This week, Sara and Jules are tackling one of our favorite topics — size inclusivity! learn what it means, why it’s important, how it ties into other types of inclusivity, and how a lack of diversity persists in the fiber industry. we also just rant a bit about fatphobia and skinny culture, so if that sounds like your thing, please join us! follow Hot Cakes on Instagram! 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): @juliettepecautdesigns 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: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut in Leading Men Fiber Arts DK Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Noro Tensan https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/tensan Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Farasta by Juliette Pécaut (from Laine 52 Weeks of Sweaters) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/farasta Yarn: JPD Suri Silk Lace held with JPD Merino Fingering https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/suri-silk-lace-naturally-dyed-wool-yarn https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/merino-fingering-naturally-dyed-wool-yarn Things we mention: Ysolda’s Size Chart https://ysolda.com/blogs/journal/ysolda-s-sizing-chart-for-knitwear-designers Tian Connaughton’s Cardigans for Every Body https://www.tianconnaughton.com/cardigans-for-every-body Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13 https://bostonfiberfestival.com/ Music by Steve Ingle

  6. Jul 10

    Pity Marketing is Weird & Bad!

    This week, Sara and Jules are discussing pity marketing — why consumers are sick of it, why it’s a bad business strategy, and what you could do instead! Follow Hot Cakes on Instagram! Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com! Support the show on Ko-Fi Where to find Jules (she/her): @juliettepecautdesigns 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’ WIP: Pattern: Farasta by Juliette Pécaut (from Laine 52 Weeks of Sweaters) Yarn: JPD Suri Silk Lace held with JPD Merino Fingering https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/suri-silk-lace-naturally-dyed-wool-yarn https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/merino-fingering-naturally-dyed-wool-yarn Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Noro Tensan Things we mention: Hello Lavender oyster earrings HapBee Creative Studios stitch markers Forager Fabrics Kickstarter Big Up Box Yarn Truck Go Fund Me Wool Works — July 18 https://www.wool.works/ Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13 https://bostonfiberfestival.com/ Music by Steve Ingle

  7. Jun 26

    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

  8. May 1

    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

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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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