Can I bring knitting needles on a plane personal item?

TSA reiterates, “In general, you may place your knitting needles and needlepoint tools in carry-on or checked baggage.” Therefore, both your knitting needles and your sewing needles / tapestry needles should be fine. They add, however, that scissors and thread cutters are a different story.



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TSA reiterates, “In general, you may place your knitting needles and needlepoint tools in carry-on or checked baggage.” Therefore, both your knitting needles and your sewing needles / tapestry needles should be fine. They add, however, that scissors and thread cutters are a different story.

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Needles and syringes are usually permitted in carry-on luggage if needed for medical reasons.

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The short answer is yes, but there are certain restrictions that must be followed. Crochet hooks are considered sharp objects, hence they should be placed in checked luggage. However while they may be carried in your hand luggage, they must be placed in a secure, hard-sided container that is secured.

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If your medication requires needles and syringes, carry an explanation from your health care provider or a medical certificate with you.

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Which Countries Ban Knitting Needles on Planes. The majority of countries, especially those in the EU, have adopted the same section of policy from the European Commission on Transportation and Mobility that bans generally sharp objects, but makes no specific mention of knitting needles.

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In carry-on baggage it is not possible to carry any sharp items such as knives, scissors or corkscrews. Knitting needles are allowed.

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Place laptops and large electrical items separately in a tray. Put coins, keys, mobile phones and other small items in your coat or hand baggage. Place your hand baggage and coat into a tray. Place any liquid items (important: see 'Liquids - 100ml rule' above), correctly bagged, into the tray.

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The following items are prohibited from being taken into any aircraft cabin as hand baggage; toys/replica guns, plastic catapults, knives (regardless of length of blade), razor blades, scissors, trade tools, darts, metal cutlery, hypodermic syringes, knitting needles, snooker/pool cues, sports bats, self heating drinks ...

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