Intro and question about needles

[gorengal]

Hi

Comments

[hhertzof]

I don't see anything about metal needles being a problem here. Am I missing something?

I've never had a problem, but I tend to use wood or bamboo needles almost exclusively.

[gorengal]

I swear that's not what it said a couple days ago! I found this summary on Daily Knitter: http://www.dailyknitter.com/article2.html. That's what the TSA site said when I read it.

Thanks for the new link, though. :D

[hhertzof]

I am relieved myself. I'm currently knitting a shawl on a very long circular needle and am off to DragonCon in less than two weeks. I may transfer it off to a smaller circular before I leave, just to be safe.

In doing a further search, I found this amusing post on the TSA blog

[gorengal]

Heh, that's funny.

Have a good trip!

[hhertzof]

It's nice to know that somebody at the TSA has a sense of humor.

[uozaki]

You're not delusional, when I last flew (a monthish ago) it did indeed have the notice that needles were entirely at their discretion. I always take plastic circs anyway, if I can - less bothersome for the other passengers, no chance of dropping them, etc. I had metal dpns on a flight once, no problem checking in but I did drop one during landing. Awkward.

[gorengal]

Whew...thanks. :D I did question myself for a minute!