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/copying that crop up in the indie design world and how design inspiration and knitwear trends affect what patterns you see most often!

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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