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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Hot Cakes Episode 26: Private Equity Is Ruining the Yarn Industry
this week, Sara and Jules are discussing everyone’s least favorite topic: private equity! we’re chatting about how private equity is ruining the yarn industry, from big brands like Knit Picks to the smaller companies like Knitting for Olive. thanks for tuning in!
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!
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 history when those in power benefit from pitting marginalized people against each other). We mention it because it brought to light a topic we discuss with each other frequently: a strong community does not equal a successful business. As community-oriented business owners ourselves, we feel it is important to discuss how businesses can survive in this capitalist hellscape without compromising their anti-capitalist values. We hope you enjoy this discussion!
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!
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!
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!
Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut in JPD Alpaca Silk Boucle
If You’re Not Size Inclusive, You’re A Bad Designer!
Episode 19
Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 01:12:31
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!
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!
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!
Pattern: Farasta by Juliette Pécaut (from Laine 52 Weeks of Sweaters)
Stop Devaluing "Hobby" Skills!
Episode 17
Friday, June 26, 2026 • Duration 01:06:36
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!
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
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