Join the flock: Get Flocked
by Metropol | July 23, 2025 8:30 am
Knitting, crocheting, and crafts alike are experiencing a resurgence in popularity – from handmade chunky sweaters and blankets to knitted scarves with retro designs.
Such crafts come with countless benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety and encouraging mindfulness. By providing a sense of calm, knitting can lower the heart rate and reduce cortisol, relieving stress.
Promoting the art of this craft is Get Flocked, a unique immersive crafting store in the Christchurch CBD, where local crafters can go for supplies and inspiration, says owner Ethan Barclay-Ennew. Valuing the joy and overall happiness that comes from crafting, the team offer a range of materials including yarns, tools and accessories, needle felting and more.
At 225 High Street, this is a crafters’ haven. Community connection materialises here with weekly crafting groups where people can get together and connect with fellow crafters. Drop by and browse through their extensive range of yarns, including those locally sourced from South Island farms as well as plenty of gorgeous yarns imported from Europe. Visit the store for all crafting supplies and inspiration.
Source URL: https://metropol.co.nz/join-the-flock/