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mcmircle
New Pal
USA
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 Posted - 12/16/2004 : 9:05:36 PM
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Socks are good. I once took an afghan and got a lot done.
Normally I like DPNs for socks, but they have a way of dropping down under seats,  so definitely use circulars. Tha Magic Loop is good for hats, socks, etc. & only requires 1 circular -- less chance of confusion..
Have fun.
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Karencrafts@comcast.net
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Posted - 12/16/2004 : 9:22:26 PM
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In September I traveled to Frankfurt, Germany and then on to Italy for a cruise, I knitted a child's sweater front on the way over and the back on the return trip home. My knitting needles were never questioned and I did not use the wooden ones this time. But at the ticket counter, the clerks did not know if I would be able to go through security with them. I took the chance, and at the security check - they did not question me.
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Wen
Permanent Resident
Australia
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Posted - 12/17/2004 : 12:06:37 AM
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I prefer small projects with repetitive patterns when I'm not at home because I won't have the space to get out the pattern and check it. So for trips I prefer scarves and shawls (until they get too big), no shaping so no checking the pattern along the way.
BTW I wouldn't risk knitting on the plane as the rules vary between countries. Here we can't take any needles on planes. No point leaving the US and having them confiscated while you are enroute.
Wen
2004 stats: 23 FO, 7 WIP, 5 frogpond.
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ladyjane142@hotmail.com
New Pal
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Posted - 12/17/2004 : 04:29:35 AM
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Do they allow needles on the airplanes? Are plastic needles more acceptable?
Thanks, Jane
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ladyjane142@hotmail.com
New Pal
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Posted - 12/17/2004 : 04:32:02 AM
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I am flying to Florida next month for a golf vacation with my friends to celebrate my 50th but would love to be able to satisfy my other passion and do some knitting on the plane and airport. What is the current policy on bringing knitting needles on the plane? I will be flying Delta.
Thanks, a newcomer to the forum- Jane |
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barbaydos@aol.com
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 12/17/2004 : 06:02:11 AM
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Hi,
I've done quite a bit of air plane travel. I have talked to the stewards and they told me a childs sissor is fine. Nail clipers are ok. Take plastic needles in the plane. I usually crochet. I've been working on an afgan that is done in pieces.
In your suitcase that is checked you can take anything you want. I have seen people with long needles, but the tone of the airport can change from hour to hour.
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hart
New Pal
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Posted - 12/17/2004 : 08:30:01 AM
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I read the question about knitting on planes, and I remembered that I went to KR because of this question.
I copied this link from Cara (I hope you don't mind)
The US TSA, which governs airline security, says that knitting and crochet needles ARE ALLOWED on airplanes. Here's the link: http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/Permitted_Prohibited_8_23_2004.pdf
I hope this helps.
~Kris
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anang310
Chatty Knitter
USA
208 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2004 : 09:35:32 AM
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I love EZ's Pi Shawl for travel. Laceweight yarn is light, the yarn fits in the "bag" that the shawl creates as you knit it, you can make the lace patterns as easy or complicated as you wish, and it provides hours of knitting time! The only suggestion I would make is that you do the startup work on the shawl before your trip--getting it from the dpns to a circular doesn't take too long, and you don't want to spend the start of your trip frustrated with the circular cast on.
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marfa
Permanent Resident
USA
1876 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2004 : 10:59:15 AM
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How do.
Great ? & lots of great answers too.
Re projects to take, I would pack a couple or three small things to knit. My hands & my mind need a change from one WIP to another & if I have a couple of things to knit, I also feel more productive.
The TSA web site will offer you the "OK" & "Not OK" items to take. When we were last traveling by plane, a suggestion was made to me to print a copy of the TSA guidelines & take w/me just in case I was questioned about knitting needles. It was easy to prove that the TSA OKed them. That would be easy for you to do if/when you scope out their site.
Anang310, is the EZ Pi shawl in one of her books or is it a separate pattern?
And to add to the post re knitting while one's partner or spouse is driving, the tho't one can give to the knitting & the lack of being as watchful while riding w/said partner, here here!! I did that this fall when we traveled - got a lot of knitting done & DH drove.
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anang310
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 12/17/2004 : 3:52:55 PM
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***Anang310, is the EZ Pi shawl in one of her books or is it a separate pattern?***
It's in Knitter's Almanac and in the Knitter's Shawl book. Happy knitting!
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marfa
Permanent Resident
USA
1876 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2004 : 10:22:32 AM
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How do.
Thank you, Anang310! I have KNITTER'S ALMANAC, not the KNITTER'S SHAWL book. That's a new title to me. I'll try to find out more info about it.
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IsleoClare@aol.com
USA
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Posted - 12/18/2004 : 11:26:28 AM
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| I always carry socks with me. Never had a problem with security! Clare |
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pdiviney@rockisland.com
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Posted - 12/18/2004 : 11:44:06 AM
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| Before taking a project, at least star it. I learned the hard way that i didn't have something i needed, a different size needle,or I forgot how to make both types of increases and decreases. Socks are a great travel project, but I think it'd easier to learn them on double pointed needles, especially when it comes to turning the heel. However, working the remainder on circulars is great. Good luck! |
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levis_mama
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 12/19/2004 : 07:36:33 AM
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Thank you everyone for all of your extremely helpful suggestions. I have now picked out my projects (ambitiously!) Not everything on the list below is for the plane.
Clapotis from fall 04 knitty (need to start today)
2 pair socks on 2 cirs (one started - sock yarn is small so that's why 2 pair)
a fair isle bag to felt at home (very simple 12 st repeat; 2 colors only; noro and solid cascade)
a ball of noro for a fun quick hat
two balls of black yarn for quick simple hats to donate to IDF
Patterns are copied onto cardstock and in sleeves. my spiral VK quick reference will be in the bag. I'm sure I won't have trouble w/security on the trip out. For the trip back, my Denise set will be with me on the plane (don't care if that's taken); my good bamboo interchangeable set will be checked through. All tool bags are see through. The bag most of this goes in is a small suitcase, just in case I have to go back and check it all through.
Thanks again everyone!
StephanieR
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gdelrosa
Seriously Hooked
USA
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Posted - 12/19/2004 : 09:42:39 AM
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principessa40@netzero.com
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Posted - 12/20/2004 : 11:44:47 AM
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You can take needles on planes (all carriers) but in order not to bother your seat mate use circular needles. Anything is good except of course a large afghan.
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Sabrina Fair
Seriously Hooked
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/21/2004 : 02:40:58 AM
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You must let us know how you got on and what you made.
Also I would take an inventory of items with you. I have learnt the hard way that its so easy to miss a ball or have needles slip down into seats. That way you can do a check as you move about.
Sabrina
Sabrina fair,
Listen where thou art sitting
Under the glassy, cool, translucent wave,
In twisted braids of lilies knitting
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Suza
New Pal
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Posted - 12/21/2004 : 12:27:40 PM
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Someone mentioned loolies /Is there a pattern? I think it was Rose who mentioned it. Can you e-mail me
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levis_mama
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 12/30/2004 : 06:51:05 AM
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So, how many of you thought I was nuts for brininging so many projects? Well...you were right! It was too nauseating to knit on the bus (like reading), so I only had the plane and (a little) room time for knitting. The only thing I finished was one of the hats, but I did make good progress on one sock - turned the heel and everything! Clapotis involved too much reading of the pattern and marker placement for me to make any progress on it. So now I know better for next time how to plan trip projects.
As far as international airport security goes... I had very little trouble. Of course, no trouble in the US. After arriving in Frankfurt, we had to go through TWO more security checkpoints. The first was fine; they looked at my nail clippers and sent me through. The second checkpoint almost cost me my Denise set and my 2 pair of size 3 circs b/c they were "too sharp". (size 3 addis). (I chose not to agrue that pens and pencils are sharper.) They completely ignored all the rest of the needles that were stowed in DH's carry-on, including the very pointy, very sharp size 2 Inox I use as a life-line and my pair of sz 2 addi circs. I convinced them to let me gate check the needles and they escorted me to the boarding gate to see that I did so - which they didn't have to do and I thanked them profusely for it. (The only thing I can think of is that the screener at the second checkpoint was obviously new and that my tote was open as opposed to DH's closed carry-on.) On the way home, Israeli security just wanted to see what it was and once I confirmed that it was "sree-gah" (hebrew for knitting) everything was fine. Only had to go through security in Frankfurt once on the way back and they just waved me on through after looking at my clippers again.
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and will have a happy and safe new year. Thanks again for all the suggestions and advice.
StephanieR
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fuderella
Warming Up
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Posted - 01/01/2005 : 4:08:51 PM
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Hi Everyone,
Getting lots of information about airplane travel and knitting. I will be traveling by plane this week, and plan on taking bamboo circulars and short wooden double pointed needles.
The airline told me that they follow what the TSA says. I enjoy knitting socks, but right now I am knitting fingerless mittens. They are fun to knit and portable like the socks, so I will take yarn for both with me. I also cast on for a shawl I bought in a kit with some wild yarn, I find that uncomplicated patterns are best for travel and the knitting itself is very soothing and relaxing.
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