Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
Pity Marketing is Weird & Bad!
<p>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!</p><p></p><p>Follow Hot Cakes on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/">Instagram</a>!</p><p></p><p>Do you have a hot take? Email us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com">hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com</a>!</p><p></p><p>Support the show on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod">Ko-Fi</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Where to find Jules (she/her):</strong></p><p>@juliettepecautdesigns</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.juliettepecautdesigns.com">www.juliettepecautdesigns.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns">instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns</a></p><p>Mailing list: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe">https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Where to find Sara (they/she):</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.bostonfibercompany.com">www.bostonfibercompany.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/bostonfibercompany">instagram.com/bostonfibercompany</a></p><p></p><p>Jules’ WIP: </p><p>Pattern: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/farasta">Farasta</a> by Juliette Pécaut (from Laine 52 Weeks of Sweaters)</p><p>Yarn: JPD Suri Silk Lace held with JPD Merino Fingering </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/suri-silk-lace-naturally-dyed-wool-yarn">https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/suri-silk-lace-naturally-dyed-wool-yarn</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/merino-fingering-naturally-dyed-wool-yarn">https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/merino-fingering-naturally-dyed-wool-yarn</a></p><p></p><p>Sara’s WIP:</p><p>Pattern: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-the-vest-4">Simply the Vest</a> by Juliette Pécaut</p><p>Yarn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/tensan">Noro Tensan</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Things we mention:</strong></p><p>Hello Lavender <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hellolavender.com/product-page/preorder-oyster-earrings">oyster earrings</a></p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hapbeecreativestudios.com/">HapBee Creative Studios</a> stitch markers</p><p></p><p>Forager Fabrics <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foragerfabrics/forager-fabrics-your-new-neighborhood-fabric-store">Kickstarter</a></p><p></p><p>Big Up Box Yarn Truck <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-big-up-box-yarn-truck-bringing-uplifting-fiber">Go Fund Me</a></p><p></p><p>Wool Works — July 18</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wool.works/">https://www.wool.works/</a></p><p></p><p>Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bostonfiberfestival.com/">https://bostonfiberfestival.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Music by Steve Ingle</p>
June 26, 2026
Stop Devaluing "Hobby" Skills!
<p>Hot Cakes Episode 17: Stop Devaluing “Hobby” Skills!</p><p></p><p>(Episode 16 is on YouTube!) </p><p></p><p>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!</p><p></p><p>Do you have a hot take? Email us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com">hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com</a>!</p><p>Support the show on Ko-Fi: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod">https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod</a></p><p></p><p>Where to find Jules (she/her):</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.juliettepecautdesigns.com">www.juliettepecautdesigns.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns">instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns</a></p><p>Mailing list: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe">https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe</a></p><p></p><p>Where to find Sara (they/she):</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.bostonfibercompany.com">www.bostonfibercompany.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/bostonfibercompany">instagram.com/bostonfibercompany</a></p><p></p><p>Sara is wearing:</p><p>Pattern: Simply the Vest V Neck by Juliette Pécaut</p><p>Yarn: Urth Yarns Etesia in “Squid”</p><p></p><p>Sara’s WIP:</p><p>Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut</p><p>Yarn: Malabrigo Mora in Ravelry Red</p><p></p><p>Jules is wearing:</p><p>Pattern: Simply the Vest V Neck by Juliette Pécaut</p><p>Yarn: Nashua Handknits Isabella</p><p></p><p>Jules’ WIP: </p><p>Pattern: coming soon!!</p><p>Yarn: JPD Alpaca Silk Boucle dyed with cutch held with JPD Merino Fingering undyed</p><p></p><p>Things we mention:</p><p>Lil Bucky Bag by Leila Makes</p><p></p><p>Threadloop (like Ravelry for sewing!)</p><p></p><p>Wool Works — July 18</p><p></p><p>Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13</p><p></p><p>Music by Steve Ingle</p>
May 1, 2026
Don't Collaborate With Fascists and Audience Emails!
<p><strong>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!</strong></p><p></p><p>Do you have a hot take? Email us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com">hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com</a>!</p><p></p><p>Support the show on Ko-Fi: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod">https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod</a></p><p></p><p>Where to find Jules (she/her):</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.juliettepecautdesigns.com">www.juliettepecautdesigns.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns">instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns</a></p><p>Mailing list: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe">https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe</a></p><p></p><p>Where to find Sara (they/she):</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.bostonfibercompany.com">www.bostonfibercompany.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/bostonfibercompany">instagram.com/bostonfibercompany</a></p><p></p><p>Sara is wearing:</p><p>Pattern: Pressed Flowers Cardigan by Amy Christoffers</p><p>Yarn: East Coast Yarn Sport and La Bien Aimee Merino Sport</p><p></p><p>Sara’s WIP:</p><p>Pattern: Simply the Vest V Neck by Juliette Pécaut</p><p>Yarn: Urth Yarns Etesia in “Squid”</p><p></p><p>Jules is wearing:</p><p>Pattern: Off the Grid by Juliette Pécaut</p><p>Yarn: Imperial Yarns Denali in “Sagebrush”</p><p></p><p>Jules’ WIP:</p><p>Pattern: unnamed variation of Simply the Vest (coming soon!) by Juliette Pécaut</p><p>Yarn: Baa Ram Ewe Woodnote DK in “Toad”</p><p></p><p><strong>Things we mention:</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Finish Line Socks kits: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/finish-line-sock-kits"><strong>https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/finish-line-sock-kits</strong></a></p><p></p><p><strong>BFC Classes: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/classes"><strong>https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/classes</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Music by Steve Ingle</p>
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