Oude Leliestraat 12 afstap.nl
According to the knitters that meet at Café de Jaaren every Monday night, De Afstap is the place for all things yarn in Amsterdam. From Rowan Biggy to oh-so-soft Cashcotton, your biggest problem will be choosing your favorite color. If needlepoint calls your name, they’ve got that covered, with a back room of threads from floor to ceiling, and a loft of patterns galore.
Food Match: Is there such a thing as cheese heaven? Find out at De Kaaskamer (Runstraat 7), which sells more than 300 types of cheese from all over Europe. Perfect picnic time!
Rozengracht 54 coppenhagenbeads.nl
Niko and Hillian Coppenhagen may have a shop packed with every bead under the sun, but for them quality takes precedence over quantity: they handpick every bead. More than 90% are made of glass; other materials include bone, shell, and wood. Niko is the third generation to run Holland’s first bead shop, and takes pride in his rare and antique pieces. From itty-bitty Buddhas to Delft-inspired orbs, this is the place for any serious beader.
Food Match: In Holland, it’s all about the pannenkoeken.
So choose from more than 30 varieties at Pancakes!
Amsterdam at Berenstraat 38 ( pancakesamsterdam.nl).
Dam 17 dutchsouvenirs.com
All the tourist shops are selling bright yellow clogs, so why not buy a pair of unfinished clogs and glam them up yourself? Make your way through the miniature ceramic tchotchkes in typical Dutch Delft blue to find the largest selection of unfinished clogs in Amsterdam. A hot glue gun, paint, and sequins, and you’ve made yourself a one-of-a-kind pair! You can’t miss this shop in the heart of the city — just look for the giant yellow clog.
Food Match: The cakes at De Taart van M’n Tante (Ferdinand Bolstraat 10, detaart.com) will inspire you to get out the marzipan and start sculpting your own masterpieces. Enjoy a slice of zweedsetaart (a cream-filled almond tart).
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