With the gift-giving season fast approaching, and with many people choosing to save a few dollars by making gifts, knitting and crocheting is probably seeing an even greater resurgence these days. If you're in Utrecht and looking for somewhere to buy yarn, your best bet is Modilaine. This dedicated yarn store is in the picturesque location of Lijnmarkt 22, with a view out its back window of the Oudegracht. This location means their yarns are a bit pricier, but they do have a decent selection of more inexpensive yarns that are still good quality. The multi-level shop is a lovely space to enjoy the rainbow of colors and the variety of textures, with many finished items on hand to show how the yarns look when worked. And don't forget that once you've bought your yarn, you can always head to Winkel van Sinkel on Tuesday evenings for the weekly Stitch n' Bitch session.