Round tipped scissors
Air travel! Those rules change with the time of day! I am asked all the time about taking scissors, needles, and pins on an airplane. From day one after 9-11, I have traveled with my hand stitching projects. I bought the round tipped (kindergarten type with bright colored handles) and took them out of my bag so the security could see them – they have passed EVERY time, even on International flights. The blades are sharp for cutting the wool but there wasn’t a point that could be used as a weapon. Now they tell us that you can travel with scissors that have a 4” or smaller blade, I’ll play it safe and stick with the kindergarten scissors. As for the pins and needles, there was never a question. Even my tin full of pins has never been questioned. Knitting needles are a different story. However, the rules have lightened up on those as well, especially the larger round tipped needles. If in doubt you can always call the airline to check on specific items. If you can’t get through security with them, be prepared with a self-addressed and stamped envelope and mail your items back to yourself from the airport. Better safe than sorry.
