I'm taking a trip

[zion777]

I have just been crocheting since April. I am flying to Tx in July. I was wondering, Are you allowed to take a crochet needle on the airplane?

[Sapphire]

When I traveled from Alabama to NC in May, I tucked some thread and crochet hook in my camera case along with my jewelry and meds and it went through the scanners in both airports with no problem. I didn't take it out during the trip since both "legs" were 1 hr and 1-1/2 hr so I just rested my eyes. I think others on the forum haven't had any problems either.

[CLLinda]

Yes, it's fine. Read the FAA rules on what is permitted and what is not.

 

But it is also up to the personal opinion of the screeners, so I wouldn't bring all your hooks or anything that you would be sad about if they got taken away.

 

Also, to cut your yarn, pick up a cheap pair of small rounded kid scissors. This way if they are taken, it's no big deal. I picked up a pair in the school supplies of WM and it was about 60 cents.

 

Good luck and have a nice trip.

 

[CLLinda]

Oh, and make sure you crochet on the plane. It really helps the flight go by really fast.

 

Enjoy yourself.

 

[lynns]

another great ideal for cutting yarn is dental floss container that has the cutter thingie ... have a safe trip

[zion777]

Thanks everyone, I was hoping I would be able to crochet on the plane. So glad to hear I can.

[boksie]

I haven't flown for a couple years but I took a small project with me to work on and used small nail clippers to cut my yarn with. No problems. I'll be taking a trip this summer and I intend to take a small project with me again.