knitting on planes

Tag Archives for knitting on planes.

Great books for crafty travel

a close up of a knitted scarf

Last spring I posted about having a hard time figuring out knitting projects that were small enough to take on a plane, and that were not hats. I got a lot of great suggestions from readers, with socks and small toys topping the list. Unfortunately, due to being busy and just tired, I didn’t knit…

Continue Reading »

Crafty Travel

a blue and brown knit hat

Crafting is one of my favorite things. I love knitting, sewing, papercrafts, and just making stuff in general. Pre-baby, I spent many hours learning and honing new crafts. But as a full time working mom, not to mention a road warriorette, there just aren’t nearly enough hours in the day. Finding time to get my…

Continue Reading »

A Dangerous Hat

a blue and green striped hat

On Monday I went to Nashville for the day. I was very excited to have some time to knit, as having a full time job and a three month old does not lend itself to much free time. My latest project is a hat for a friend’s three-year-old son, and on the way up to…

Continue Reading »

Answering Readers’ Questions: Knitting needles on flights

a close-up of a knitting needles

I recently received a question from Reader M: Like you, I’m a knitter. Is TSA allowing knitting items through now? Great question! After 9-11, there was some pushback about carrying knitting needles onto planes. However, a few years ago the regulations relaxed and knitters are once again allowed to work on their projects while flying.…

Continue Reading »

Answering Readers’ Questions: Knitting Needles?

a group of yarn balls with wooden needles

I recently received this question from a reader in my comments section: “Question: How does security look at knitting needles? I cross-stitch but don’t travel with it because I didn’t think my needles (and for sure my small scissors) would get through security.” Great question! As an avid knitter, I always bring my current project…

Continue Reading »