how i pack knitting and crochet projects for flights

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All products and patterns mentioned in the video:


Susan Bates Aluminum Hooks:

Clover Amour Hook:

Prym Ergonomic Knitting Needles:

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Info on what I’m wearing:

Blue top: I freehanded this last year and unfortunately didn’t record or notate the process. I do however refer back to its construction often in my latest upload: The Perfect Crochet Project for Spring in which I freehand a cropped halter

The shrug: I used a pattern from Hay Hay Crochet called Simple Granny Shrug Bolero and added slst ribbing to the sleeve cuffs and bottom trim for a tighter fit

Hope this helps! I’ll be pinning to this comment so if y’all could help me out if you see other comments asking for the pattern, could you direct them here? Xo thanks for the support and kind community everyone!

_thedroppedstitch
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I always carry a self addressed stamped padded envelope in my backpack. In the event my knitting needles or crochet hook are confiscated, I put it in the envelope and ask the TSA agent to please drop it in the mail. I’ve never had to do this, but I feel comforted knowing I have this as a backup.

countyourblessingsxs
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I've always flown with crochet &/or knitting projects including Furls or Clover hooks & Chiaogoo circular knitting needles, as well as small but good quality scissors. I have never had anything confiscated or questioned.

amyfeigt
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I just came back from Germany, and I had no trouble with security or TSA. But when I left the States, one of the Delta counter agents who checked me in (because I had a checked bag) offered to take my needles (some metal and some bamboo) to TSA to see if they were okay. Another agent said she'd hold my bag in case the TSA agent said "no" and we could put the needles in the checked bag. But the Delta agent came back and said the needles were ok. I thought they were fabulous to do that, and it was the only time I had any question. I only wish that airlines and TSA/security people were all on the same page and worked from the same set of rules or guidelines. I just think that a knitting needle is no more dangerous than a pen or pencil ...and those are not questioned or confiscated.

noelleparris
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Quick list of what I do for TSA:
- kids safety scissors
- plastic hooks/needles (if possible)
- plastic yarn needles
- plastic… if it CAN be plastic, it’s gonna be plastic

Plastic is usually blunter and less likely to get TSA on your rear. I also take the project out and put it in its own bin, and have all my notions in a smaller bag that can be run separately. ALWAYS run floof like polyfil on its own, and take it in gallon baggies (you can squeeze air out to make it more compact!)

Yarn being run in its own bin is also a good idea if it’s a smaller airport that doesn’t see a lot of people going through it. I once got pulled aside bc I left a huge ball of acrylic in my backpack when it was being scanned and the absolute roar of laughter the TSA ladies had when I pulled out a ball of bright green yarn with what was clearly the start of a massive Kermit frog pinned to it by the hook.

Ac_Silvers
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I fly 2-3 times a month for work with my knitting projects, always on my nice Takumi Clover interchangeable needles. I've never had any issues with my knitting whatsoever!

kariiikariii-rg
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Just put a LifeLine in your knitting the night before you fly and then pack it. If they take the needles it will be safe. I have screw on stoppers for my short wires for traveling. I take cheap plastic or bamboo needles.

hellsbells
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You can usually buy cheap needles/hooks second hand. So check there before the craft store (better for the wallet, better for the environment). 😊

astridrg
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I spent 3 months in Poland doing research for my dissertation, and I did a lot of research ahead of time for the flight because I knew I would go crazy without knitting for 3 months. I did have a checked bag and didn't risk any WIPs for the flight because I was nervous to lose my needles, but my one other tip for a scissors substitute is a nail clippers. Just like floss, it's something you'll likely need if you're on a long trip (and even if not, no one is going to think twice about nail clippers), so that was my go-to. Thanks for sharing your tips! I really love the process of planning for big trips, and figuring out how to keep my knitting safe is definitely a big part of it.

shaylavanhal
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I'm a crocheted and always have a project to work on when I travel. Back in 2016, I flew from Baltimore to Toronto with materials to make baby hats for charity. I had a few hooks and a pair of kid's rounded point safety scissors. No problems going through PreCheck at BWI or security at Pearson International Airport on MT way home. If f courses this was almost 8 years ago and things cgange. I now use ergonomic crochet hooks but the safety scissors are always in my crafting oouch.

cheryl
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I have been traveling for years with my knitting (even shortly after 9/11) and have never lost needles. I use circulars so May be less threatening. I HAVE lost a small cuticle scissor in a manicure set that I forgot I had in my purse so I always leave out all scissors no matter how small and use nail clippers instead for both nails AND yarn cutting.

deaconblue
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I traveled to visit a grad school a couple of months ago, and I brought a couple of WIPs in with my carry on. I didn’t bring anything to cut with - I brought a continuous project - and I did bring my ergonomic hook. I didn’t have any issues with the TSA - it frankly took longer to get my crutches back than it took to get my crochet back.

sailorspaghetti
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You can use the floss for a quick lifeline on your knitting project. :)

presdonna
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You can always bring an envelope with your address on it, and send everything home if they have to take it.😊

Mimundo-
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With scissors for US TSA they have to be under 4” after the pivot point (aka blade length) and make sure they’re in a separate container or have a blade cover so if they have to go through your bag there’s no chance of hurting themselves.

jdubbs
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I always rake crochet. It is easy to replace metal with plastic hooks for the journey. I also pack a travel cutter necklace so i can cut the yarn if I need to. I also have a plastic sewing needle if i am close to the sewing up stage in the project. So far have never had a problem. Last flight I did embroidery instead and had no problem with the metal sewing needle.

amandajane
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I've been traveling with knitting for decades, never once had an issue. I generally use those screw-on stoppers on the ends of my interchangeable needle cord (I'm a circular person) between home and the plane, more to protect my project from all the jostling than TSA fears. I just put whatever needle tips I'm using in whatever tote I have my WIP in, and haven't ever been stopped. However, it occurs to me I generally use/travel with with wooden or bamboo tips, and they may well just read like pencils or something on the x ray machine. I don't think I've ever had to cut yarn on a plane, but if I absolutely had to I usually keep some nail clippers in my toiletry bag. finally, I tend to carry on smaller projects like a hat or a not-too wide scarf, if only because I don't want to thwack the poor soul in the next seat with a sweater sleeve or something.

oklibrarian
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Excellent tips! I haven’t had any issues traveling with crochet and small scissors. I pack everything in a clear plastic zipper bag like the ones new sheets come in.

Cheetahmunk
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I always use the clover amour hooks and never check a bag - never had a problem. Personally I feel like they'd be less likely to be taken than a susan bates since the clover hooks are really round and the susan bates ones are really pointy.

shenandoahboyd
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Where was this video back in December when I was flying for the first time, solo 😭

I was so nervous about packing EVERYTHING, but especially my knitting. I was getting mixed answers and ultimately decided on the same thing you suggest which was taking two pairs of cheap bamboo DPN's I got on Amazon, and one pair of Lykke needles that I needed for my sweater. My boyfriend stayed by security in case I had to hand them off to him. I told the TSA agent this was my first time going through TSA and that I had some knitting needles in my bag, and they very nicely said "Oh yeah, that's fine!". I thought that they were going to go through every little pocket of my purse and bag, but they just scanned it through the conveyor belt, and that was all LOL. Kind of the same experience flying out of DIA, except it was much busier so I just didn't say anything and went with the flow. I saved all of my needles, and ultimately didn't even knit on either flight because I was so nervous my hands were numb 🤣

tadpole