Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions
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.
Rhinebeck 2026
Hot Cakes Episode 25: Rhinebeck 2026
this week, join Sara and Jules (and GENEVIEVE!) from the car because they forgot to film their hot takes while at the actual festival. whoops! anyway thanks for tuning in!
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@juliettepecautdesigns
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Community Doesn't Pay the Bills
Hot Cakes Episode 24: Community Doesn’t Pay the Bills
this week, Sara and Jules are discussing how creating a strong community does not necessarily lead to a thriving business, and how values-led businesses attempt to get by in this economy. thanks for tuning in!
DISCLAIMER: In this episode, Sara and Jules mention the recent Boston Globe article about the Last Ditch bar in Greenfield, MA. We don’t bring it up to make fun of or punch down on fellow queer people or disabled people (especially at this time in US hist...
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!
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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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Do you have a hot take? Email us at [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her):
@juliettepecautdesigns
www.juliettepecautdesigns.co...
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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Do you have a hot take? Email us at [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her):
@juliettepecautdesigns
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com
instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns
Ma...
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!
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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!
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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!
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Do you have a hot take? Email us at [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her):
@juliettepecautdesigns
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com
instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns
Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe
Where to f...
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 [email protected]!
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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 [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her):
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com
instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns
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Where to find Sara...
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 [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her):
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com
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Mailing list: https...
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 [email protected]!
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www.juliet...
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 [email protected]!
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<...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 [email protected]!
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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
<...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 [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com, instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns
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Where to...
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 [email protected]!
Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpod
Where to find Jules (she/her):
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com
instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns
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Where to find Sara (they/she):
www.bostonfibercompany.com
<...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 [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her):
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com
inst...
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 [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com
instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns
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Where to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com
instagram.com/bostonfibercompany
Jules is wearing:
Pattern: Bealtaine Tank...
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!
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Hot Cakes Episode 5: AI is rotting our brains
Hot Cakes Episode 5: AI is rotting our brains
In this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules discuss why you shouldn’t use generative AI if you support artists and want to be able to think for yourself, knitting socks, the lies told about wool in the NYT mini crossword puzzle, and why Ireland is the best country in the world! Join us for our hot takes!
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Hot Cakes Episode 4: live from h+h americas!
Hot Cakes Episode 4: live from h+h americas!
On this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules are interviewing fellow fiber industry folks at h+h americas in Chicago! We’ve got takes on everything from yellow yarn to Chicago-style pizza, and we’re even questioning if we really went to Chicago at all. Come check out our hottest takes from our favorite fiber and craft trade show!
Contributors:
Corrin (she/they)
i knit u knot
https://www.iknituknot.com/
Jill (she...
Hot Cakes Episode 3: Stop Judging People for Their Color & Style Choices
Hot Cakes Episode 3: Stop Judging People for Their Color & Style Choices
On this episode of Hot Cakes, Sara and Jules are discussing color and style choices in the fiber arts and why you shouldn't judge people for their crafting preferences! We also take some tangents on Christmas, Poker-themed sweaters, and how much JK Rowling sucks. Join us for our hot takes!
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Hot Cakes Episode 2: Stealing Patterns is Not Cool
Do you have a hot take? Email us at [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her):
www.juliettepecautdesigns.com
instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns
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Where to find Sara (they/she):
www.bostonfibercompany.com
instagram.com/bostonfibercompany
Music by Steve Ingle
Check out the rest of our show notes on our You Tube
Hot Cakes Episode 1: You Don't Need All That Yarn
Do you have a hot take? Email us at [email protected]!
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Where to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com instagram.com/juliettepecautdesigns Mailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribe
Jules’ WIP:
Pattern: TAATTU Socks by Juliette Pécaut Designs
Yarn: Garthenor Snowdonia Sock in Brythdir
Jules is Wearing: Pattern: Hometown Harbor by Juliette Pécaut Designs
Yarn: Woolentwine Thrive in Rye and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in Bark
Where to find...
