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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/hotcakescraftpodWhere to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.cominstagram.com/juliettepecautdesignsMailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribeWhere to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.cominstagram.com/bostonfibercompanyJules is wearing:Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette Pécaut Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bealtaine-tankYarn: 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-tankYarn: La Bien Aimee Silk Tweed and unknown mohair from stashSara’s WIP:Pattern: Lento Sweater by Jonna Helin: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lentoYarn: Clockwork Fiber Suri Cotton Merino and Teal Torch Knits SockThings we mention:Astrid Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/astrid-sweater-3Djo Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/djoBoston Fiber Festival: https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/pages/boston-fiber-festivalSomerville 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=1Music 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/hotcakescraftpodWhere to find Jules (she/her):www.juliettepecautdesigns.cominstagram.com/juliettepecautdesignsMailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribeWhere to find Sara (they/she):www.bostonfibercompany.cominstagram.com/bostonfibercompanyJules is Wearing:Pattern: Newton Corner Top by Sophie Veksler: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/newton-corner-topYarn: 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-patternYarn: Bumblebee Acres Farm SW Merino DKWe’re both wearing Paper Crowns from the new Yuletide collection: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/products/yuletide-paper-crown-knitting-patternThings we mention:Jules’s Yuletide collection is here! https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/collections/yuletideJoin the Xmas in July MAL: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLVgRC6pbWF/?img_index=1BFC’s Lord of the Rings yarn collection is here! https://www.bostonfibercompany.com/products/lord-of-the-rings-collection-mini-setsLUCE: Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts: https://www.lucemass.org/Music by Steve Inglehttps://youtu.be/R3tlQdKWpf0

Hot Cakes Episode 5: AI is rotting our brainsIn 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-FiWhere to find Jules (she/her): www.juliettepecautdesigns.com, instagram.com/juliettepecautdesignsMailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribeWhere to find Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com, instagram.com/bostonfibercompanyJules is Wearing: Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette PécautYarn: Ritual Dyes Fae in “Chanterelle”Dirty Water Dye Works Shimmer in “Persimmon”Jules’ WIP:Pattern: TAATTU Socks by Juliette PécautYarn: Juliette Pécaut Designs Highland SportSara is Wearing:Pattern: Umbria Summer Top by Cookie the KnitterYarn: Great Adirondack Yarn Company Organic Cotton Fingering WeightSara’s WIP:Pattern: TAATTU Socks by Juliette Pécaut Yarn: Fiber Cat Yarns mini skein set Things we mention:Salem Style coffee cozyCommons Earth post - AI Is Killing CommunityKnit in Public Day at BFCStay 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 knothttps://www.iknituknot.com/Jill (she/her)Knit Sisuhttps://knitsisu.com/Jillian (she/her)Islay’s Terracehttps://homesliceshop.com/Whitney (she/her)WLS Makes Stuffhttps://wlsmakesstuff.com/Meg (she/her)Megs & Co Yarnhttps://www.megsandco.com/Tiff (she/her)Stitches by Tiffhttps://stitchesbytiff.com/Naomi (she/her)Kelbourne Woolenshttps://kelbournewoolens.comLisa (she/her)This is Knithttps://thisisknit.ie/Jenny (she/her)Townhouse Yarnshttps://thisisknit.ie/pages/townhouse-yarnsDo you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com!Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpodWhere to find Jules (she/her):www.juliettepecautdesigns.cominstagram.com/juliettepecautdesignsMailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribeWhere to find Sara (they/she):www.bostonfibercompany.cominstagram.com/bostonfibercompanyMusic by Steve Ingle

Hot Cakes Episode 3: Stop Judging People for Their Color & Style ChoicesOn 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/hotcakescraftpodWhere to find Jules (she/her):www.juliettepecautdesigns.cominstagram.com/juliettepecautdesignsMailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribeWhere to find Sara (she/they):www.bostonfibercompany.cominstagram.com/bostonfibercompanyJules is Wearing:Pattern: Bealtaine Tank (coming May 1!) by Juliette Pécaut DesignsYarn: Ritual Dyes Fae in “Chanterelle” https://ritualdyes.com/products/fae-ready-to-ship-kid-mohair-silk-lace-weightDirty Water Dye Works Shimmer in “Persimmon” https://dirtywaterdyeworks.com/shimmer.htmlJules’ 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/4vusqSara is Wearing:Pattern: Rota Sleeveless Top by Irene Lin: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rota-sleeveless-topYarn: Unknown!Sara’s WIP:Pattern: Weslyn Dress by Taiga Hilliard https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weslynnYarn: La Bien Aimee Silk Tweed: https://www.labienaimee.com/products/silk-tweedPeople 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/AlpacaPressed Flowers Cardigan (the cardigan Sara left in the car) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pressed-flowers-cardigan-2Music by Steve Ingle

Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com!Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hotcakescraftpodWhere to find Jules (she/her):www.juliettepecautdesigns.cominstagram.com/juliettepecautdesignsMailing list: https://juliettepecautdesigns.com/pages/subscribeWhere to find Sara (they/she):www.bostonfibercompany.cominstagram.com/bostonfibercompanyMusic by Steve Ingle Check out the rest of our show notes on our You Tube

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 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 Sara (they/she): www.bostonfibercompany.com instagram.com/bostonfibercompany Sara’s WIP: Pattern: Cottage Core Crop by Kate Gardin (discontinued) Yarn: East Coast Yarn Company Classic Fingering in Salem Sara is Wearing: Simply the Vest by Juliette Pécaut Designs Yarn: Moondrake Fuwa Fuwa Brushed Cashmere Music by Steve Ingle