# Episode 10: Why We're Not Worried About Pattern Copying

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Podcast: [Hot Cakes: Unpopular Craft Opinions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-cakes-unpopular-craft-opinions-7243520)
Published: 2026-02-20T16:56:24+00:00
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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 ! 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: 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

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