Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions

Stop Devaluing "Hobby" Skills!

June 26, 2026·1h 6m
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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 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/bostonfibercompanySara is wearing:Pattern: Simply the Vest V Neck by Juliette PécautYarn: Urth Yarns Etesia in “Squid”Sara’s WIP:Pattern: Bealtaine Tank by Juliette PécautYarn: Malabrigo Mora in Ravelry RedJules is wearing:Pattern: Simply the Vest V Neck by Juliette PécautYarn: Nashua Handknits IsabellaJules’ WIP: Pattern: coming soon!!Yarn: JPD Alpaca Silk Boucle dyed with cutch held with JPD Merino Fingering undyedThings we mention:Lil Bucky Bag by Leila MakesThreadloop (like Ravelry for sewing!)Wool Works — July 18Boston Fiber Festival — Sept 12-13Music by Steve Ingle

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