It is the time of year for vacations,
travel and Fun.
travel and Fun.
One of the questions I get all the time is,
"Can I take my crochet hook,
or scissors on an air plane?"
I decided to put together some tips
on taking your Crochet and Knitting on vacation.
1. Check with the Rules of the Airline you are flying with.
These rules are usually listed on the website,
and if you can not find the information, call them.
Here is what the TSA states,
"On domestic flights in the US,
knitting needles and crochet hooks are permitted by the TSA
in carry-on luggage. The TSA suggests that you carry wooden
or plastic needles over metal.
Circular knitting needles are preferred over straight.
Each country is different, though."
Here is a link to the TSA Blog
That discusses this.
2. Never take your expensive of sentimental
hooks, scissors or supplies. If they decide to take
one of them from you, you may lose one that
is very special.
3. Hooks -Take a Plastic hook, or knitting needles.
They are less likely to take a plastic hook, and if they do,
you have only lost a few bucks.
They are less likely to take a plastic hook, and if they do,
you have only lost a few bucks.
instead of scissors. You can clip your yarn easily,
and those are allowed.
5. Stitch Markers -It is a good idea to take a few Stitch markers.
You will probably be interrupted a few times and
can mark your spot, to come back to it later.
Plastic needles, plastic stitch markers, and a nail clipper.
Put them inside an old plastic bottle.
Stores great in your project bag and if it gets lost,
again, you are only out a few dollars.
6. The Yarn - Prepare your yarn. Make sure you have the center
pull ready, or your yarn balled up neatly and ready to go.
I even remove the paper wrapper and store it in the
bottom of my project bag.
I even remove the paper wrapper and store it in the
bottom of my project bag.
7. The Project - Really think about the projects you take. It is best to take a project you are familiar with. if you are going to work on something new, read over the pattern ahead of time, to make sure you understand it.
8. The Project Bag -Have all your supplies packed in a project bag that
you can put in the bin for the scanner. I always us a gallon
zip lock bag, and tuck that inside my carry on bag or
as I call it "Big O" Purse".
9. The Pattern - many people prefer to make a copy of their
pattern and store it in your project bag. But you can store it on your phone or tablet by downloading it ahead of time. Then you do not have to mess with any papers or loosing the pattern.
zip lock bag, and tuck that inside my carry on bag or
as I call it "Big O" Purse".
9. The Pattern - many people prefer to make a copy of their
pattern and store it in your project bag. But you can store it on your phone or tablet by downloading it ahead of time. Then you do not have to mess with any papers or loosing the pattern.
10. My recommendation for projects for traveling are Cotton washcloths. The yarn is small and compact. You do not have to change colors on very often. And that you do not have to think about the pattern once you get started, in most cases.
Here are a few ideas of Wash cloths that are fun
and easy to crochet.
If I am visiting and staying in someones home,
I work on a set of 2 or 3 washcloths
to give them as a thank you gift.
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