Can you take a crochet hook in cabin bag on a plane?

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Flying to NZ and wondering if I can crotchet on the way
Has anyone done this?

I had the same query once when I was flying (shorter distance though). The check in staff weren't sure so they advised me to put it in my checked bag just in case. Shame, it would have made the flight go quicker!

No you can't

Is there any way to check who you're flying with? On twitter or something. I've flown twice in the last three months and took my crochet in the cabin- but not to NZ.

Oh sorry yes you can British Airways says yes:
www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/liquids-and-restrictions
scroll all the way to SHARP OBJECTS

I've done it using wooden hooks.
But it could go either way.

Think it depends, there was a lady knitting on my flight but they had confiscated my nail clippers with tiny file which I accidentally left in my carry on - I boarded at jfk but the lady knitting had boarded at a regional airport and transferred to the international flight

Check with your airline I guess is the best advice.

Check with the individual airline, I've taken my knitting needles so I can knit on the plane numerous times and not had an issue.

Yes my daughter did.

I've crocheted on a number of longhaul flights with various airlines and airports. It's a great way to pass the time. I just don't take scissors

I've been told take plastic hooks rather than metal, as they can't be used as weapons.
While I'm not convinced that they couldn't , the lady in question travels frequently to Hong Kong, and Spain, and is a compulsive crocheter.

Qantas also state you can carry knitting needles and crochet hooks. I don't think crochet hooks have ever really been on a banned list, and I've travelled with knitting needles for years. The main considerations are:

• take wood or bamboo needles/hooks, not metal
• put in a lifeline (for knitting) so that if they are confiscated in security, you can take them out without wrecking what you're working on
• don't use any needles you are v fond of, or are v expensive, for reason above
• as @ClumsyPickle says, don't take scissors

Some people will put the hook/needles in a pencil case with some pencils, to make them look even more innocuous.

Worth noting that regardless of what the airline says it is the airport security that check bags etc. This year alone I've been through a number if airports and not had any issues at all. I know of some cabin crew that crochet

Yeah I recon, esp if not metal and you have a ball of wool with them! Worst case is they take it off you?

I took a metal one two and from Canada/UK recently with no trouble recently. I even added a pair of nail clippers to cut the wool (as I wasn't sure scissors would be allowed) and had no problems with them either.

I’ve taken loom picks before! They have a sharp metallic point but never had any issues beyond having my bag searched once or twice as they pom a bit dodgy on the x ray. I would just say always make sure you don’t take your favourite hook and you’ve got a spare in your checked luggage, just in case it does get taken off you.

I really want to see the movie in which a gang of house-proud terrorists hijack a plane with their latest decorative crochet project.

Thank you everyone

I have some wooden hooks that I can take (will pack my good hooks in the hold bag)

The thought of all that good crocheting time and being without a hook makes my fingers itch!

I've taken crochet hooks on a variety of different airlines through security in different countries with no issue at all, not even a second glance. I've taken mini scissors for cutting yarn too

Check the websites of both the airline you're flying with and the airports you're passing through.
We usually go through Heathrow and have flown with Virgin, Delta & BA - all allowed a crochet hook (metal), a cross stitch kit and very small scissors (I think they had to be less than 3inches).

I'm not sure I would have coped with the long flights and DHs snoring without bringing something to do!

I've taken metal hooks regularly between Gatwick and Antigua. I take nail clippers rather than scissors although, as others have said, I believe small scissors are allowed.

Think it depends on the aircraft security people. I have had stuff confiscated, it was nothing to do with the airline

Sorry airPORT security people