The Crown Knitters

The Crown Knitters meet at The Crown in Hastings Old Town every Tuesday, and the next session is Tuesday 10 November from 19:00. It's a free and friendly weekly knitting and crochet group, and you don't need to book — you just turn up in the Snug with your project or a bit of yarn, whatever your skill level. If you've never picked up a hook or a needle before, you're as welcome as someone who's been at it for years.

What sets the group apart is how they work to a theme. They lean into the town's calendar: pirate pieces for Pirate Weekend, green ones for Jack in the Green, and if Hastings is celebrating something, someone is knitting it. It's a collective effort rather than everyone working on their own separate things, and the finished pieces don't just sit on a shelf. Everything the group makes is sold to raise money for local causes, with the RNLI and the Hastings Winkle Club among the beneficiaries. So, whatever you're working on in the Snug ends up doing some good for the community.

It's a low-pressure way to spend a Tuesday evening. You can bring a project you've already started or just a bit of yarn and a few needles, and you'll find plenty of company to keep you going. The group is open to all skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned knitters, and the atmosphere is as welcoming as it sounds.

The Crown is at 64-66 All Saints Street, Hastings Old Town, TN34 3BY. The session starts at 19:00, it's free to attend, and there's no need to book — just turn up.