Can I take my knitting on an Aeroplane?

In general, it seems that knitting needles are usually okay when you travel. Just be careful not to brandish them like weapons (not that you would), keep them safely stowed in your carry on bag, and maybe tuck an extra set of DPNs in with your pencils, just in case.



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TSA Allows Knitting Needles On The Plane TSA says yes. They say you can take them in your checked baggage as well as your carry-on luggage. I travel around the USA all the time with a full pack of knitting needles in my carry-on luggage.

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However, you can take the following items in your hand or checked baggage: knitting needles and crochet hooks. tweezers.

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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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Yes, crochet hooks are allowed on airplanes (in both your carry-on or checked) by the TSA. One note: The app does notes that sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. That would go for knitting needles, as well.

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Yes, you can cross stitch on a flight and all your tools can be taken in your carry-on bag. The TSA advises; You may place your knitting needles and needlepoint tools in carry-on or checked baggage. However, it should be noted that you are only allowed to take scissors as long as the blades do not exceed four inches.

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Surprisingly you are allowed knitting needles, umbrellas, canes, and scissors with blades less than 6cm or any length if they have rounded ends.

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You may carry scissors and nail files where the blades are no longer than 6cm. You can also take knitting needles in the cabin with you.

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Some of the items not to pack in hand luggage: Tools. Scissors. Hypodermic syringes. Knitting needles.

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By now we're all familiar with advice to pack some sort of pashmina type shawl for plane, train, or bus travel but it bears repeating. A large wrap scarf keeps you warm during cold airplane flights and extra layers can help get you through long travel days.

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Knitting, Crochet or Cross Stitch It is amazing how much it will keep your attention, even when you are tired. Keep the patterns/ books at a simple level so you do not get chucked out the plane for foul language and inappropriate use of knitting needles when the patterns get too complex.

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