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, Glasgow
https://www.glasgowschoolofyarn.co.uk/
Thank you for listening to the podcast. I would love to know what you’re taking away from this episode.
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