Airplane and knitting needles

[luvmeowers]

You can bring pointed scissors as long as the blades are less than four inches in length.

I bring wood, bamboo, Addi circular, and plastic needles along with my entire notions bag which includes needlpoint scissors, crochet hooks, large tapestry needles, stitch holders, and assorted other goodies. I have never had anyone take a second glance.

[knit.newbie]

well..I learnt knitting on a plan..so I'm pretty sure you're good with you're needles

[Knit1Drop1]

I recently flew from CA to MI. Took aluminum needles on the flight there with no problems - but I took a pair I hated so I could just ditch them if they said no go. (I had my good ones in my checked baggage) On the way home, the security alert was higher so I didn't bother carrying them on board. Supposedly it is up to the descretion of the TSA person you happen to get, whether they are allowed on or not... which I think is bull. Wood or plastic, though, is supposed to always go through OK from what I hear.

That is so weird that the clover thread cutter isn't allowed. Wouldn't it be really, really hard to hurt someone with it?

[bip]

Apparently if you take the Clover cutter apart, all you have is a circular metal blade. Yikes! Not that any one of us would do that, 'cause then how would we cut our yarn w/o hurting ourselves? And who has time for terrorism/crime when we have to get through our stashes!

[Duckling326]

Apparently if you take the Clover cutter apart, all you have is a circular metal blade. Yikes! Not that any one of us would do that, 'cause then how would we cut our yarn w/o hurting ourselves? And who has time for terrorism/crime when we have to get through our stashes!

hahaha I totally agree!! So today I got my Clover cutter from Knit Picks, and have decided that I will take a project where I won't be needing to cut the yarn. And like someone else suggested, only in my

[ScandaKnitvian]

I just got back from vacation this weekend and took my knitting on the plane with me in a tote bag...wooden circulars, crochet hook for correcting any dropped stitches, and a small pair of scissors. I had no problems. We flew United.

[Wench]

I flew this weekend and took aluminium circulars and a pair of wood, and didn't get a second glance in any of the airports I was in.

Also, I can confirm that pointed scissors with blades 4" or shorter are okay. I got a second look in Boston a couple of months ago, but once they all looked at what their website actually said, I was allowed to take them on the plane.

If someone at the TSA does question you on an item, just remember to be patient and polite - getting rude won't get you anywhere. And give them a chance to figure it out themselves Half the time, I know more about their regulations than they do.

[Lady Violet]

What's funny is that knitting needles and crochet hooks are considered special need items ha

we already knew we were special, they're just now finally recognizing it!

[shuggin]

We have flown overseas six or seven times, before and after 9/11, and I wore my cutter on a chain around my neck each trip. No problem. I carried Addi's every time and had no problems. Airlines will not allow ANY kind of scissors, but I have never had a problem with any other knitting supplies. Hope this helps.

[myfitness]

It all depends on the TSA agent/screener. I have to knit and listen to my ipod audiobooks while flying, otherwise I make an awesome impression of a statue for as long as the flight.

I always bring a small carry on full of sock or lace weight yarn; aka the more complicated the pattern, the more I stay "extremely focused". Since I don't really know what I'm actually going to knit; I usually bring a complete 16" circular set. If I can't knit: I don't fly.

Anyhoo, I've been stopped before. Ended up locking up my knitting bag at the airport until our return. Fortunately, I had an audiobook that required alot of focused listening in order to comprehend everything.

Knitters be aware of the possibility of your project and needles being taken away.

Elsie W