From architecture to yarn shop café by accident

In this episode of Crafting Scotland, Kerstin chats with Antje Karl, owner of The Yarn Cake in Glasgow and founder of the Glasgow School of Yarn.Antje was one of the very first to open a dedicated knitting café in the city, long before several others followed, and her place has become a hub for knitters, spinners, and makers of all ages.We talk about her journey from architecture to yarn, how she built a welcoming space filled with British fibres, classes, and community groups, and the story behind the Glasgow School of Yarn festival at the historic Trades Hall in Glasgow.It’s a conversation about creativity, connection, support of local wool producers and why craft has the power to bring people together.Joyful, informative and inspiring, it’s a delightful episode that might just encourage you to take some time out, grab a ball of wool to either weave, knit or crochet something wonderful. 🧶Get in touch with Antje here:https://www.theyarncake.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/theyarncake/Scotland’s Premier Yarn Festival - October 17th to 19th 2025 at the Trades Hall, Glasgowhttps://www.glasgowschoolofyarn.co.uk/Thank you for listening to the podcast. I would love to know what you’re taking away from this episode.If you are a crafter in Scotland and would like to be a guest on this podcast, then please complete this short form - https://form.typeform.com/to/kUUWIPfRTo stay in touch and find out about upcoming guests then visit me over on Instagram and follow along - https://www.instagram.com/devinetoursofscotland/In case this inspires you not only to be more creative but also plan a holiday in Scotland and would like a little help with planning your trip or even like me to guide you in part or for the entire duration of your stay, then check out my website and use the contact form to get in touch - https://devinetoursofscotland.co.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit devinetoursofscotland.substack.com