Keep in mind, however, that TSA officials make the final call on whether you will be allowed to take your crafting on board. If you have a smartphone, you can access the TSA mobile website at www. In case the TSA official will not allow you to carry your crafting supplies on board, bring a self-addressed stamped envelope with you. Many officials will allow you to mail the supplies instead of confiscating them. If you live outside of the US or are traveling internationally, keep in mind that each country has its own individual security agency with unique regulations.
Check with that agency to ensure that your tools may be used on their flights. Happy travels! I took a 5 steel hook and thread to work on pink ribbons for Relay for life. I accidentally set off the alarm by leaving the hook and thread in my jacket pocket.
Generally, if you are courteous and explain yourself, you have very little trouble. Do you know where to look for international flights? Jess says: Hi, Grace. Have a great trip! I just had two sets of needles confiscated on a flight home from Paris. It was tragic. Thankfully, my projects were saved and needles are replaceable…but an 8-hour flight without knitting?
I have brought crochet hook and yarn from the UK to US a couple of times. I just crochet something long….. Thanks for this post! Is there a specific type of needle that is better for traveling i.
For many knitters, the idea of spending a long flight with nothing to knit is enough to make them seriously reconsider a holiday abroad.
Fortunately, you can take knitting needles on a plane we'd opt for wooden , plastic or bamboo to be safe , even in your hand luggage. Knitting needles are not banned from flights. But I always remember that I could, so try to leave my favourite pairs at home.
I also try to avoid taking long, metal needles, as I think they look most dangerous and metal is more likely to set off the scanner. Again, the key thing to remember is that you are not in charge of what happens on a plane. The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.
Here are a few recommendations to keep your knitting needles and to be considerate of other passengers:. Metal is allowed, but some sharp metal needles may flag an agent to confiscate them. The beauty of circular needles is both needles are connected to a cable, so no accidentally dropping one needle. Using circulars means you can knit in front of you with little range of motion. Use circular needles no greater than 31 inches. Projects like cowls, scarves, or hats are good options for knitting on a plane.
Using these in a confined space is uncomfortable for you and the passengers next to you. Be aware a flight attendant may ask you to stop if they believe it is an inconvenience to other passengers. Also different terms may apply on your return trip back to the United States. Circular thread cutters or other cutters with blades must be placed in your checked bags before security screening.
If you have sewing scissors, sewing kits or other needlepoint tools longer than this, place them in your checked luggage. A good idea is to carry your hooks in a roll-up case or notions pouch. You can bring sewing needles in your carry-on bag or your checked luggage.
I would leave them in your checked-in luggage. Doing any finishing would just be annoying on a plane. Particularly if you drop your tapestry needle mid-project and have to disturb other passengers to find it. Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks are only allowed in checked-in bags. Knitting needles and crochet hooks of any size and type e. There used to be a restriction on knitting needles on a plane in Australia but has been removed.
You can check them in or take them on board. You can take your knitting needles in your hand luggage on flights within the UK and in your hold luggage.
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