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.
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!
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Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com (mailto:hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com)!
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Where to find Jules (she/her):
@juliettepecautdesigns
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com (http://www.juliettepecautdesigns.com)
instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns (http://instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns)
Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe (https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe)
Where to find Sara (they/she):
www.bostonfibercompany.com (http://www.bostonfibercompany.com)
instagram.com/bostonfibercompany (http://instagram.com/bostonfibercompany)
Jules is wearing:
Magpie Crop Top by Juliette Pécaut
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/magpie-crop-top (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 (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 (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 (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-the-vest-4)
Yarn: Lana Grossa Solo Lino
https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/solo-lino (https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/solo-lino)
Things we mention:
VT Sheep & Wool
https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/ (https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/)
Music by Steve Ingle
7 Sept 2026
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!
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https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/)
Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com (mailto:hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com)!
Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod (https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod)
Where to find Jules (she/her):
@juliettepecautdesigns
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com (http://www.juliettepecautdesigns.com)
instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns (http://instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns)
Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe (https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe)
Where to find Sara (they/she):
www.bostonfibercompany.com (http://www.bostonfibercompany.com)
instagram.com/bostonfibercompany (http://instagram.com/bostonfibercompany)
Jules is wearing:
Newton Corner Top by Sophie Veksler
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/newton-corner-top (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 (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-the-vest-4)
Yarn: Noro Tensan
https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/tensan (https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/tensan)
Things we mention:
Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13
https://bostonfiberfestival.com/ (https://bostonfiberfestival.com/)
VT Sheep & Wool
https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/ (https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/)
Soolla Bag (affiliate link!)
https://kelbournewoolens.com/products/soolla-studio-bags?variant=51158144188714&sca_ref=11759051.k4Wwabv9tv (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 (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 (https://www.treasuregoddess.com/collections/treasured-dk-luxe-yarn-baby-alpaca-silk-cashmere)
Music by Steve Ingle
7 Sept 2026
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!
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https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/)
Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com (mailto:hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com)!
Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod (https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod)
Where to find Jules (she/her):
@juliettepecautdesigns
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com (http://www.juliettepecautdesigns.com)
instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns (http://instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns)
Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe (https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe)
Where to find Sara (they/she):
www.bostonfibercompany.com (http://www.bostonfibercompany.com)
instagram.com/bostonfibercompany (http://instagram.com/bostonfibercompany)
Jules is wearing:
Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut in JPD Alpaca Silk Boucle
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bealtaine-tank (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 (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 (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/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0kjlBxz3L/)
Jules’ KISS Shawl pattern
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kiss-shawl-5 (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kiss-shawl-5)
Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13
https://bostonfiberfestival.com/ (https://bostonfiberfestival.com/)
VT Sheep & Wool
https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/ (https://vtsheepandwoolfest.com/)
Music by Steve Ingle
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