Is it okay to take them on a plane. ? I had planned to take a few, but heard that a woman was escorted off the plane entirely when they found two in her carpet bag....the authorities said they were "afraid she intended to knit an afghan!"

an afghan-istan? <BR> <BR> <BR>(oh my!)

I heard that joke too. It's about the first real laugh I have had in awhile.<BR><BR>Seriously, about the knitting needles. Security was really high on the flights we took last July. (I actually believe that the US did have foreknowledge that something was brewing-- security went to the point of frisking my 20 yod on two separate flights, having her unbraid her hair to show she was carrying no weapons there, etc. Incredible.) We were questioned about any SHARP objects, specifically about knitting needles. And I never go anywhere without knitting, so of course I had a set, but since they were flexible plastic double-pointed I was allowed to keep them. <BR><BR>Today, I would think they would likely be confiscated if they were noticed. Btw, flexible plastic needles haven't been made for decades, you'd have to get them at a thrift store. <BR><BR>I wish I could discover a craft which was like knitting in that it was relaxing and could be done while reading or watching the in-flight movie, but did not require needles.<BR><BR>Cross-stitch needles are being allowed according to one poster, but you need to keep LOOKING at cross-stitch and you need good light. Frustrating.<BR><BR>Dd suggests tatting, with a plastic shuttle, but that's a bit finicky for my liking.

Years ago, long before today's tighter security, I was forbidden to take knitting needles on a flight. I can't imagine they would allow them now.

My sister flew from Newark to Paris in early November. She took her circular knitting needles to see if she could knit on the plane. They made her put them in her checked luggage. I would assume that knitting needles will be banned at least for now. I do needlepoint and am wondering if that is allowed. There is no way to tell until you get to your airport and go through their security.

Forget it. No knitting needles on-board, but you can pack them in your luggage.