TSA item rule · verified 2026-07-02
Can you bring knitting needles, crochet hooks & sewing needles on a plane?
TSA's official answer, checked against tsa.gov on 2026-07-02.
Carry-on bag yes
Knitting needles, crochet hooks, sewing needles and pins are all allowed in carry-on — a famously persistent myth says otherwise. Circular thread cutters and any bladed notions must be checked; scissors under 4 inches (from pivot) are fine.
Checked bag yes
Allowed — sheathe or wrap sharp points.
Liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on follow the TSA 3-1-1 rule. The final decision always rests with the TSA officer at the checkpoint.
Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · checked 2026-07-02
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Common questions
Can you bring knitting needles, crochet hooks & sewing needles in a carry-on?
Knitting needles, crochet hooks, sewing needles and pins are all allowed in carry-on — a famously persistent myth says otherwise. Circular thread cutters and any bladed notions must be checked; scissors under 4 inches (from pivot) are fine.
Can you bring knitting needles, crochet hooks & sewing needles in checked baggage?
Allowed — sheathe or wrap sharp points.