knitting kneedles

[Granny1]

I was wondering if anyone knows if someone would be alowed to bring a set of knitting needles on board.. My cousin who is going wants to work on a project while we are crusing.. They would be in her checked luggage.. Would appreciate truthful answers and not smart remarks..:rolleyes:

[yogi2929]

Plastic knitting needles are allowed on airplanes. So I do not see why they wouldn't be allowed onboard.

 

Here's the list from Carnival

 

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/What_NOT_to_Pack.aspx

[Essiesmom]

Yes, I've seen knitters and crocheters on my cruises. Cross stitch and needlepoint, too. You can carry on knitting needles (plane) as long as they are plastic/wooden and don't show up on the xray. Metal needles would need to go in the checked luggage. No such restriction in ship security. EM

[paul929207]

I would think so. Princess sells needlepoint kits,

[Grannycb]

I knitted mittens on several cruises. No problems with the airport or the ship security.

[cb at sea]

The ship isn't an airplane. Metal knitting needles will be fine. Even on an airplane, they can be transported in CHECKED luggage. You can carry them onto the ship....

[sail7seas]

Yes. She can bring her knitting needles.

If she is flying, I agree packing them in her checked luggage is a good idea.

 

[njhorseman]

TSA rules actually permit you to bring knitting needles in your carry-on. If you wish to knit while on an airplane, you can:

 

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm

 

Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage.

Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage.

[catllar]

TSA rules actually permit you to bring knitting needles in your carry-on. If you wish to knit while on an airplane, you can:

 

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm

 

Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage.

Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage.

As scissors are banned from carry-on air luggage you can cut your threads with a dental floss container.

[njhorseman]

As scissors are banned from carry-on air luggage you can cut your threads with a dental floss container.

 

 

Actually, the rules were revised a few years ago to permit scissors with blades less than 4 inches long:

 

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4

[Essiesmom]

A nail clipper works quite well to cut thread. EM

[sail7seas]

Are nail clippers allowed? I thought they were still on the banned list.

 

Hard to keep track. :)

[NanciRDH]

I had heard talk years ago that they were banned on flights for fear of someone knitting an Afghan....:D

[njhorseman]

Are nail clippers allowed? I thought they were still on the banned list.

 

Hard to keep track. :)

 

Yes they are allowed. You can check the link I gave in post #10 for the list of prohibited items in carry-on and checked bags.

[FritzG]

TSA rules actually permit you to bring knitting needles in your carry-on. If you wish to knit while on an airplane, you can:

 

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm

 

Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage.

Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage.

Even with the rules, this varies. I've seen them taken from people at the checkpoints. Also flying back from the UK you cannot take knitting needles onboard. I'm glad I checked just to be sure at the check-in so I was able to put them in my bag just as it was being checked.

 

With so many things banned I just don't understand how knitting needles are permitted. With #1 or #2 short needles you could inflict some serious damage on a person with them especially if you sharpened the tips.

[njhorseman]

Even with the rules, this varies. I've seen them taken from people at the checkpoints. Also flying back from the UK you cannot take knitting needles onboard. I'm glad I checked just to be sure at the check-in so I was able to put them in my bag just as it was being checked.

 

With so many things banned I just don't understand how knitting needles are permitted. With #1 or #2 short needles you could inflict some serious damage on a person with them especially if you sharpened the tips.

 

I admit I was shocked the first time I saw them in the cabin.

 

The rules I quoted are those of the United States TSA and obviously apply to flights departing from the USA. Other countries may have stricter rules.

[ger_77]

Are nail clippers allowed? I thought they were still on the banned list.

 

Nail clippers are allowed, provided they don't have the attached nail file. I guess they figure you can stab somebody to death with the nail file, but can't nick a jugular vein with the clipper. Last time we flew, I had a set with the nail file and the TSA agent simply bent the nail file a couple of times until it broke off and gave the clippers back to me. I thought it was better than throwing the whole thing away.

 

Smooth Sailing! :):):)

[jbknits]

I can't imagine why not. I never travel without mine and have never even been questioned while flying. I'm sure I will be knitting somewhere on my cruise.

[Granny1]

Thanks for all the answers and I will pass the information along, but I guess I should of included in my question that we were not flying but driving to the port but thats moot now and I do appreciate all the answers that you have given us and she will be putting them in her check-in suitcase..

I guess you never know what they will ban anymore..

Thanks again for all your answers..;)

[jenneymac]

I am not sure but i think things like knitting needles are allowed.

[euro cruiser]

I've knitted on cruises, and a friend of mine organized a knitting group on a round-the-world cruise a couple of years ago. They knitted for the Seaman's Institute, a charity that gives hats, scarves, sweaters, etc. to merchant seaman.

[lady_cruiser]

We were on The Conquest the week of January 10th and there was a lady her was in her favorite spot knitting everyday.

 

If you do a search you can even find group cruises for Knitters!

[Amy from Delaware]

I had heard talk years ago that they were banned on flights for fear of someone knitting an Afghan....:D

 

Thanks for the laugh :D

[trikeman]

This was copied and pasted from the TSA web site. Your safe on the plane. I've seen a lot of people knitting on sea days.

 

"Transporting Knitting Needles & Needlepoint

 

Traveling with Special Items

 

Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage.

 

Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage."

[knittinggirl]

My carry-on has been searched several times in airports, and so far, they haven't seemed too worried about the knitting needles. They ask if I have anything sharp, and I always point out my knitting, and that seems to appease them. I've been using size 1 & 2 circular needles.