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 hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com!

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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

Jules is wearing: Pattern: Loons in Love by Juliette Pécaut, Yarn: Harrisville Designs Shetland

Jules’ WIP: Pattern: Farasta by Juliette Pécaut, Yarn: Juliette Pécaut Designs Merino Fingering and Suri Silk Lace

Sara is wearing: Pattern: Vacation Vest by Park Williams, Yarn: Junkyarn Cotton

Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Upstream Sweater by Alice Hoyle, Yarn: Upland Fiber Co Cor Worsted

Things we mention:

Hot Cakes Episode 2 — Stealing Patterns is Not Cool

Patty Lyons What the Flip trick

Flower Pattern controversy

The Loon Sweater

Size Inclusive Collective

Southeastern New England Fibershed

Wayland Farm Fiber Day (March 8)

BPM Fiber Fest (March 21-22)

Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival (April 25)

BFC Classes and Yarn Tasting with Cascade Yarns

Music by Steve Ingle

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 hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com!

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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

Jules is wearing:

Pattern: Samhain Sweater by Juliette Pécaut

Yarn: Megs and Co Empire Estate DK

Jules’ WIP:

Pattern: Loons in Love (free chart by Juliette Pécaut)

Yarn: Harrisville Designs Shetland

Sara is wearing:

Pattern: Astrid Sweater by Knitting for Olive

Yarn: East Coast Yarn Suri held with East Coast Yarn Sock

Sara’s WIP:

Pattern: Farasta by Juliette Pécaut

Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Cricket held with Knitten Word Velnias

Things we mention:

NE Knits podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@neknits

JPD Video Diary: https://www.youtube.com/@juliettepecautdesigns

Music by Steve Ingle

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 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

Jules is wearing:

Pattern: an upcoming pattern (do you have a name suggestion? drop it in the comments below!)

Yarn: Knit Picks City Tweed DK in “Toad”

Jules’ WIP:

Pattern: a lace-weight triangle scarf that may or may not become a pattern

Yarn: Knit Picks Alpaca Lace Cloud in “Lydia”

Sara is wearing:

Pattern: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simply-the-vest-4

Yarn: Moondrake Fuwa Fuwa Brushed Cashmere

Sara’s WIP:

Pattern: Upstream Sweater by Alice Hoyle: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/upstream-sweater

Yarn: Upland Fiber Co Cor Worsted in “Flock”

Things we mention:

CatKnit Pullover by Andrea Rangel: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/catknit-pullover

Music by Steve Ingle

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 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

Jules is wearing:

Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bealtaine-tank

Yarn: Dirty Water Dye Works Shimmer in “Persimmon” and Ritual Dyes Fae in “Chanterelle”

Jules’ WIP:

Pattern: a new design by yours truly! Coming soon!

Yarn: Megs & Co Yarn Empire Estate in “Pumpkin Spice” and “Bare Naked”

Sara is wearing:

Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bealtaine-tank

Yarn: La Bien Aimee Silk Tweed and unknown mohair from stash

Sara’s WIP:

Pattern: Lento Sweater by Jonna Helin: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lento

Yarn: Clockwork Fiber Suri Cotton Merino and Teal Torch Knits Sock

Things we mention:

Astrid Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/astrid-sweater-3

Djo Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/djo

Boston Fiber Festival: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/boston-fiber-festival

Somerville Yart Sale: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/yart-sale/

Old Sturbridge Village Traditions in Trades Artisan Showcase: https://www.osv.org/event/traditions-in-trades-artisan-showcase/

Pints and Purls on the Greenway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM0xz9VS7YW/?img_index=1

Music by Steve Ingle

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!

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

Jules is Wearing:

Pattern: Newton Corner Top by Sophie Veksler: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/newton-corner-top

Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Feliz in “Mulberry”

Jules’ WIP:

Pattern: Just So Classic by Juliette Pécaut (currently being rewritten, stay tuned for it’s re-release!)

Yarn: Loopy Mango Dream in “Bordeaux”

Sara’s WIP:

Pattern: TAATTU Socks by Juliette Pécaut: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/taattu-socks-formula-knitting-pattern

Yarn: Bumblebee Acres Farm SW Merino DK

We’re both wearing Paper Crowns from the new Yuletide collection: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/yuletide-paper-crown-knitting-pattern

Things we mention:

Jules’s Yuletide collection is here! https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/collections/yuletide

Join the Xmas in July MAL: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLVgRC6pbWF/?img_index=1

BFC’s Lord of the Rings yarn collection is here! https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/lord-of-the-rings-collection-mini-sets

LUCE: Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts: https://www.lucemass.org/

Music by Steve Ingle

https://youtu.be/R3tlQdKWpf0

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!

Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com!

Support the show on Ko-Fi

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

Jules is Wearing:

Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut

Yarn: Ritual Dyes Fae in “Chanterelle”

Dirty Water Dye Works Shimmer in “Persimmon”

Jules’ WIP:

Pattern: TAATTU Socks by Juliette Pécaut

Yarn: Juliette Pécaut Designs Highland Sport

Sara is Wearing:

Pattern: Umbria Summer Top by Cookie the Knitter

Yarn: Great Adirondack Yarn Company Organic Cotton Fingering Weight

Sara’s WIP:

Pattern: TAATTU Socks by Juliette Pécaut

Yarn: Fiber Cat Yarns mini skein set

Things we mention:

Salem Style coffee cozy

Commons Earth post - AI Is Killing Community

Knit in Public Day at BFC

Stay tuned for the JPD x BFC Christmas in July MAL and party!!

Music by Steve Ingle

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/her)

Knit Sisu

https://knitsisu.com/

Jillian (she/her)

Islay’s Terrace

https://homesliceshop.com/

Whitney (she/her)

WLS Makes Stuff

https://wlsmakesstuff.com/

Meg (she/her)

Megs & Co Yarn

https://www.megsandco.com/

Tiff (she/her)

Stitches by Tiff

https://stitchesbytiff.com/

Naomi (she/her)

Kelbourne Woolens

https://kelbournewoolens.com

Lisa (she/her)

This is Knit

https://thisisknit.ie/

Jenny (she/her)

Townhouse Yarns

https://thisisknit.ie/pages/townhouse-yarns

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

Music by Steve Ingle

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!

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 (she/they):

www.bostonfibercompany.com

instagram.com/bostonfibercompany

Jules is Wearing:

Pattern: Bealtaine Tank (coming May 1!) by Juliette Pécaut Designs

Yarn: Ritual Dyes Fae in “Chanterelle” https://ritualdyes.com/products/fae-ready-to-ship-kid-mohair-silk-lace-weight

Dirty Water Dye Works Shimmer in “Persimmon” https://dirtywaterdyeworks.com/shimmer.html

Jules’ WIP:

Pattern: Christmas stocking by Juliette Pécaut Designs (pattern coming in June/July 2025!)

Yarn: Knit Picks Palette in Garnet Heather held double http://shrsl.com/4vusq

Sara is Wearing:

Pattern: Rota Sleeveless Top by Irene Lin: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rota-sleeveless-top

Yarn: Unknown!

Sara’s WIP:

Pattern: Weslyn Dress by Taiga Hilliard https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weslynn

Yarn: La Bien Aimee Silk Tweed: https://www.labienaimee.com/products/silk-tweed

People and things we mention:

the Lava Flow Shawl https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/lava-flow-shawl-knitting-pattern designed for Wild Violet Fibers Alpaca Silk Cashmere base https://wildvioletfibers.com/collections/frontpage/Alpaca

Pressed Flowers Cardigan (the cardigan Sara left in the car) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pressed-flowers-cardigan-2

Music by Steve Ingle