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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

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 acceptabl

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!

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

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

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! Follow Hot Cakes

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

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

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 aliena

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

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 knit

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? Emai

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/copyi

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, o

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 ou

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 a

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

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

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

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