In-flight Crochet

ItchyFeet

I'm going on a long haul flight soon and though i might take some crochet with me to do on the plane. I've looked and knitting needles are ok to take on the plane security wise, so i presume a crochet hook is ok too.

Then it occurred to me that i would have nothing to cut my yarn with as scissors are banned. Does anybody know of anything else i could use instead of scissors that won't get confiscated?

Ms_Chocaholic

You could buy a pair of nail scissors in Boots once you're through security but you'd have to pack them in your hold luggage for the return journey. What about the plastic cutlery you get with airline meals, would the knife be strong enough to cut the yarn.

picklepick

Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »

You could buy a pair of nail scissors in Boots once you're through security but you'd have to pack them in your hold luggage for the return journey.

I wouldn't have thought that they'd sell them in there would they?

Apparently, child safety scissors with the rounded ends are ok to take on a plane.

Ms_Chocaholic

Seen your post, maybe not

ItchyFeet

Thanks for your help. I just need to get some kids craft scissors now.

Hippychick

Scissors with blades less than 4 inches are apparantly ok.

I'd also consider taking a project that maybe requires one colour and then cut the yarn once you've arrived.

valk_scot

Here's what you need.....a Clover Yarn Cutter Pendant.

meanmarie

I just break thread.....

Marie

psso

Pair of nail clippers works well.

Churchmouse

I keep a pair like this in my handbag at all times. Never once in 8 years had a problem with security, and have done USA ( the worst for security pettiness) several times

kittycat204

I would suspect one of these would be ok, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Paper-Cutter-Ribbon-Curler/dp/B000IX6UGW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1347644354&sr=8-2 the blade is fully concealed.