Why can't I take my knitting needles on aeroplanes

Now underpants are dangerous! At least wooden knitting needles and crochet hooks are overt - particularly if the part made garment is also attached to them. Wonder if many terrorists have learned how to knit Aran patterns in order to avert suspicion.

Thank you, Lizzylou! It is simple, isn't it?

I agree 100% with Ariadne. Knitting needles could be a threat to people's safety. I personally would rather not fly with an airline who allows such things to be carried on board. I don't think there is enough room on a plane to knit anyway :0)

However innocent you may look, and indeed be, knitting needles could be used to attack someone. It's only sensible to avert such a situation for the sake of everyone, even if you can't do what you personally want to do. Simple.

Thank you NanaChrissie.I'm 80, Does that make me old enough? lol

hi gramps. They say the old ones are the best ones!

Well dear Lady, you certainly have a "point"!!